MTTC Chemistry (018)

It is a multiple-choice subject test, like the other MTTC subject assessments. The program pages we rely on do not publish the item count, time limit, or passing score for Chemistry (018), so do not trust any third-party number you see. Confirm the current specifications on the official MTTC site before you register.

Expect scientific inquiry and laboratory reasoning, atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding and molecular structure, reactions and stoichiometry, thermochemistry, kinetics and equilibrium, and solutions, acids and bases, plus organic and biochemical topics. Every domain is fair game, so build breadth before drilling any single area.

Difficulty comes from breadth and pace rather than obscure trivia. You need working fluency across inorganic, physical, and organic chemistry plus the lab-inquiry mindset a teacher needs. Candidates with a recent, complete chemistry degree usually need a content refresher and timed practice; candidates returning after years away need a longer rebuild.

Retakes are allowed under MTTC policy, but the terms changed: the MTTC home page announced that starting 9/26/2025 there will be changes to the MTTC retake policy. That announcement does not state the new waiting period or limits, so read the current Policies page on the official site before scheduling a second attempt.

Yes. A 2/21/25 MTTC announcement states that Chemistry (018) and Physical Science (097) online practice tests are now available with registration. Use it early to see the item style, then again late in your preparation under timed conditions so the second attempt measures improvement rather than novelty.

Possibly. The MTTC home page announced that starting January 1, 2026, initial endorsements in several areas will require passing both a Professional Knowledge and Skills test and the specific subject test. The announcement does not identify which endorsement areas are affected, so confirm your own endorsement path with your preparation program or the Michigan Department of Education.

Start with atomic structure and periodicity, because bonding, geometry, and periodic trends all rest on it. Then move to stoichiometry and reaction types, followed by thermochemistry, kinetics, and equilibrium, which share calculation habits. Finish with solutions, acids and bases, and organic/biochemistry. Thread inquiry and experimental-design practice through every stage rather than saving it for the end.

Unit and significant-figure slips, weak mole-concept fluency that stalls multi-step stoichiometry, misapplied Le Châtelier reasoning, and careless reading of experimental scenarios. Many candidates also neglect lab and inquiry items because they only review textbook content. Practice explaining procedures, error sources, and data interpretation in writing, not just calculating.

Registration runs online through the official MTTC site, where the Tests and Register sections list test dates, sites, and score reporting schedules. Select Chemistry (018) from the test list to reach the specific pages for that assessment. Always verify fees and availability there rather than relying on a study guide's summary.