About MTTC Exam Prep
An independent practice platform for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education (117-120) exam - real questions across every exam domain, each with a plain-language explanation.
What's on the MTTC exam
The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education (117-120) exam is organized into 11 knowledge domains. It has 210 questions and is completed in 5 hours 30 minutes. Each domain makes up a different share of the exam, so the most efficient way to prepare is to know where the weight sits and practice accordingly:
- Subtest 1 Professional Knowledge and Skills: Learner-Centered Supports60% of the exam
- Subtest 1 Professional Knowledge and Skills: Professional Knowledge and Strategic Partnerships40% of the exam
- Subtest 2 Literacy: Literacy in Context30% of the exam
- Subtest 2 Literacy: Literacy Skills–Instruction and Practices30% of the exam
- Subtest 2 Literacy: Literacy Processes–Instruction and Practices40% of the exam
- Subtest 3 Mathematics: Mathematics-Specific Teaching Practices20% of the exam
- Subtest 3 Mathematics: Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching Grades PK–3—Attribution and Counting and Whole Number Representation40% of the exam
- Subtest 3 Mathematics: Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching Grades PK–3—Early Fraction Representation and Whole Number Operation40% of the exam
- Subtest 4 Science and Social Studies: Science—Engaging Children in 3-Dimensional Science Learning as Identified in the National Research Council’s A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas25% of the exam
- Subtest 4 Science and Social Studies: Science—Children’s Sense-making and Science Teaching Pedagogy25% of the exam
- Subtest 4 Science and Social Studies: Social Studies—Instruction and Practices50% of the exam
Every practice question on this site is organized across these 11 domains, so your study tracks the real exam structure instead of guesswork. As you answer, the per-domain analytics surface the areas still costing you points, so your review goes where it moves your score.
What we believe good exam prep looks like
Realistic practice beats passive reading. Every question is written to mirror the style and difficulty of the real exam, with a clear explanation of why the right answer is right and the others aren't.
Your weak spots should find you. Domain analytics, mistake review, and re-drilling are built in, so study time goes where it moves your score.
Pricing should be simple. One payment for a fixed access window matched to your exam date. No subscription, no auto-renewal, and 10 free questions to try before you spend anything.
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