History/Social Science (73)

Registration is now open for the redeveloped History test:

for computer-based testing starting February 6, 2023.
for online-proctored testing starting the week of February 27, 2023.

You may test remotely, including from home. Is online proctoring right for me? Read more about online proctoring, including important policies and requirements.

Score Delay Notice: Score reports will be delayed for History/Social Science (73) 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 History/Social Science assessments (916 and 917) will become available to candidates after the redeveloped History/Social Science (73) 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 History/Social Science, you must meet the following requirements:

You took and did not pass History/Social Science (73).
Your score on the History/Social Science (73) test is within one standard error of measurement of the passing score. (This score range will be posted on the MTEL-Flex History/Social Science assessment page.)

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

Format

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

Time

Computer-Based Testing
4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time

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

Online Proctoring
4 hours and 30 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
2 hours 15 minutes for the multiple-choice questions
15 minutes for optional break
1 hour 45 minutes for the open-response assignments

Breaks

Computer-Based Testing
You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.

Online Proctoring
Optional 15-minute break between multiple-choice section and open-response section

Test Dates

Computer-Based Testing
Starting February 6, 2023, by appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays)
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Online Proctoring
Starting February 27, 2023, by appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month

Test Centers

Computer-Based Testing
Located in Massachusetts and nationwide
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Online Proctoring
Starting the week of February 27, 2023, you may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements PDF Document

Qualifying Score

240

Fee

$139
Review fee and payment information.

Score Reporting

Score Delay Notice: Score reports will be delayed for History/Social Science (73) 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.

Testing Policies

When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Review them now.

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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