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Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)

Questions and Answers - The Day of the Test

How much time do I have for each test?

The Communication and Literacy Skills test and the Subject Tests are scheduled for a maximum of 4 hours each. On each test date, the Communication and Literacy Skills test, Vocational Technical Literacy Test, and the Foundations of Reading test are administered in the 4-hour morning session. The Subject Tests are always administered in the 4-hour afternoon session.

The four-hour test session is designed to allow sufficient time to complete any of the tests in the MTEL program. Examinees may find the four hours of testing time to be more than enough to complete their test, even if they have needed extra time on other tests they have taken in the past. If, however, on the Communication and Literacy Skills test or the Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test, you feel you need extra time, you may take only one subtest (Reading or Writing) per test date.

Requests for additional time

If you have a documented disability and feel you need extra time, you may wish to register for only one test per test date. Registering for one test per test date allows the afternoon session to be used for additional testing time. All requests for additional time require appropriate documentation and are subject to approval. The Registration Bulletin provides detailed information for any candidate who feels he or she may need additional time per test.

Calculators

Scientific calculators (model: Texas Instruments, TI-30X) will be provided for the Mathematics (09), Physics (11), and Chemistry (12) subject matter tests. You may use only the calculator that is provided. Calculators may not be used for any other tests.

What identification documents would be acceptable?

The test admission requirements state that examinees must bring with them to the exam, "two pieces of personal identification, one of which must be a current (NOT EXPIRED), government-issued identification in the name in which you registered, bearing your photograph and signature."

The following are examples of government-issued documents:

• Driver's License
• Military Identification
• State ID (e.g., Massachusetts Liquor ID or Massachusetts ID)
• Passport
• Resident Alien Card ("Green Card")

The following documents will not be accepted as government-issued identification, but may be used as the second personal identification document:

• Student Identification Card
• Credit Card of any kind
• Social Security Card
• Membership Card (e.g., library, union, voluntary association)
• Employee Identification Card
• Draft Classification Card

See new identification requirements effective starting September 2007

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