General Science (64)

This test is the redeveloped General Science test. Registration opens July 19, 2022, for testing starting August 22, 2022.

Score Delay Notice: Score reports will be delayed for General Science (64) due to standard-setting activities and determination of qualifying scores by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Scores will be released upon the completion of these activities.

MTEL-Flex General Science will become available to candidates after the redeveloped General Science (64) test becomes operational, qualifying scores are set by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, and scores are reported to candidates.

To be eligible for MTEL-Flex General Science, you must meet the following requirements:

You took and did not pass General Science (64).
Your score on the General Science (64) test is within one standard error of measurement of the passing score. (This score range will be posted on the MTEL-Flex General Science assessment page.)

Additional details about when registration for MTEL-Flex General Science opens will be provided at a later date.

Format

Computer-based test (CBT); 100 multiple-choice questions and 2 open-response assignments

Time

4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
4 hours testing time

Test Dates

Starting August 22, 2022, by appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays)

Notes

Calculators are prohibited.
A periodic table is provided on-screen with your test. Review it now PDF file

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This test includes one or more assignments that allow you to handwrite and scan your responses. Review the tutorial video and scanning instructions (the instructions will be available during your test).

Prepare

View the tutorials and preparation materials available for this test.

Tests may include questions that will not count toward candidates' scores. These questions are placed on the test to collect information about how well they perform under actual testing conditions.

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