MTTC Visual Arts Education (095)

It is a computer-based test (CBT) with 100 multiple-choice questions. The appointment includes a 15-minute CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement before the scored testing time begins. Tests may include questions being evaluated for future administrations that do not affect your score.

Total appointment time is 2 hours 45 minutes; after the 15-minute tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, you have 2 hours 30 minutes of testing time for 100 questions. That averages about 90 seconds per question, so practice with a timer and decide in advance how you will handle long items.

The passing score is 220. The MTTC program reports scaled scores rather than a raw number correct, so the number of questions you must answer correctly to reach 220 varies by administration. Aim comfortably above the cut on practice sets rather than targeting it exactly.

The test fee is $129. The official page notes that additional fees may apply, so review the payment information on the MTTC site before registering. Check the site for any current fee reimbursement or grant programs, since such programs have been announced there in the past.

Scores are released within 6 weeks of testing. The MTTC site publishes score report dates, so check the schedule for your test date to know when to expect your report. Plan certification timelines with that window in mind rather than assuming immediate results.

Retakes are governed by MTTC testing and score reporting policies, which are published on the official site and have been updated over time; the specific waiting period is not stated on the 095 test page. Read the current retake policy on the MTTC site and confirm details with your preparation program before rescheduling.

No. The official page states that both the Visual Arts Education test (095) and a Professional Knowledge and Skills test (117, 121, 135, or 136) are required to obtain the LQ endorsement for initial certification. Confirm your full testing plan with the Michigan Department of Education or your educator preparation program.

Testing is available by appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday, excluding some holidays, at test sites located in Michigan and nationwide. Check appointment availability and find the nearest test center through the MTTC site before you finalize your study schedule.

Treating the test as pure art-history recall. With 100 questions in 150 minutes, weak pacing, neglected studio and criticism vocabulary, or unfamiliarity with the computer-based interface costs points as much as gaps in content. Use timed practice and the official preparation materials for this test.