MTLE Special Education Core Skills (Birth to Age 21) Study Guide
What comes with Cirrus Test Prep’s MTLE Special Education Study Guide?
You probably think this is a typical study guide. However, Cirrus Test Prep’s unofficial MTLE Special Education Core Skills (Birth to Age 21) Study Guide: Test Prep and Practice Questions for the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations Special Education Exam isn't like other study guides. Because we know you value your time, our unofficial study guide includes a quick yet full review of everything on the test with real examples, graphics, and information. Cirrus Test Prep’s NEW MTLE Special Education Core Skills (Birth to Age 21) Study Guide gives you the edge you need to score higher and pass the first time.
Best of all, Cirrus Test Prep’s MTLE Special Education Core Skills (Birth to Age 21) Study Guide offers you:
A full review of what you need to know for the MTLE exam
MTLE practice questions for you to practice and improve and worked through practice problems with explanations
Test tips and strategies to help you score higher
Real world examples
Our MTLE prep book covers all the material that will be on your exam, including:
Assessment
Transition
Professional Responsibilities
Student Growth and Development
Disability Categories
Planning and the Learning Environment
Instruction
… and also comes with a FULL MTLE practice test, so that you will be ready on test day.
But before you buy MTLE Special Education Core Skills (Birth to Age 21) Study Guide, you may find yourself wondering, what is the MTLE? What is on the MTLE? How is the MTLE scored? How is the MTLE administered? We are the MTLE experts, and we are happy to answer all your questions below!
Some Frequently Asked Questions about the MTLE…
What is the MTLE?
The MTLE Special Education Core Skills exam is a part of teaching licensure in Minnesota. MTLE scores are used to complete a state application for teacher certification. The assessment ensures that the examinee has the skills and knowledge necessary to become a special education teacher in Minnesota public schools.
What is on the MTLE?
The MTLE is a multiple-choice test designed to assess whether you possess the knowledge and skills necessary to become a special education teacher in Minnesota. The test contains two parts, Subtest 1 and Subtest 2. Each subtest contains approximately fifty multiple-choice questions with four answer options and a single correct answer. Multiple-choice questions are both general-knowledge questions and scenario-based questions that require examinees to answer a question based on a particular setting or scenario. Areas of study include:
MTLE Subtest 1
Professional Knowledge, Communication, and Collaboration (70%)
Historical, philosophical, professional, and legal foundations
Characteristics/needs of students with disabilities
Communication/collaboration to support student development
Scientifically Based Reading Instruction (30%)
Oral language, phonics, spelling, fluency, and word recognition
Vocabulary, academic language, and reading comprehension
TOTAL: 50 questions; 1 hour
MTLE Subtest 2
Referral, Evaluation, Planning, and Programming (50%)
Selecting/administering assessments
Developing, implementing, and monitoring IFSPs and IEPs
Instruction Design, Teaching, and Ongoing Evaluation (50%)
Planning, managing, and modifying learning environments
Providing positive behavioral interventions/supports
Curricular planning and instructional practices for students with disabilities
TOTAL: 50 questions; 1 hour
How is the MTLE scored?
Each multiple-choice question is worth one raw point. The total number of questions you answer correctly is added up to obtain your raw score. The raw score is then converted into a scaled score between 100 and 300. A scaled score of 240 is required to pass the test. Your score report will also indicate a performance index giving you a general idea of how you performed on each subarea.
Keep in mind that a small number of selected-response questions are experimental and will not count toward your overall score. ETS uses these to test out new questions for future exams. However, as those questions are not indicated on the test, you must respond to every question. There is no penalty for guessing on the test, so be sure to eliminate answer choices and answer every question. If you still don’t know the answer, guess; you may get it right!
How is the MTLE administered?
The MTLE is a computer-based test offered continuously at a range of universities and testing centers. You can choose to take both subtests in a single sitting or each subtest separately. Check Pearson Vue’s website for more information on registration. You will need to print your registration ticket from your online account and bring it, along with your identification, to the testing site on test day. No pens, pencils, erasers, or calculators are allowed. You should report to the testing center fifteen minutes before your scheduled test time. You may take the test once every forty-five days.
Why should I use Cirrus Test Prep’s MTLE study material?
Developed by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test’s format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts. Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials ensure that new educators feel prepared on test day and beyond.
Where can I buy MTLE Special Education Core Skills (Birth to Age 21) Study Guide?
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To help you prepare for your MTLE test, we have developed a list of 30 test-taking tips that have been shown to be very helpful for students of all ages and backgrounds when taking standardized tests. They cover everything. from what to do the night before the big day, to what to eat for breakfast, to thoughts on how to handle your caffeine to tips you can use during the actual exam.