MTTC Earth/Space Science (020)

It is the Earth/Space Science subject test in the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification program, listed on the official MTTC site as "Earth/Space Science (020)." Candidates generally take it to demonstrate subject knowledge for an Earth/space science endorsement. Confirm your own required tests with your preparation program or the Michigan Department of Education.

It is intended for teacher candidates seeking to demonstrate Earth/space science subject knowledge for certification. Because required tests vary by endorsement and can change, check the official MTTC site and your educator preparation program before registering. Requirements for some endorsements changed starting January 1, 2026, so verify your specific path.

The official homepage does not state the number of questions or the testing time for Earth/Space Science (020). Rather than rely on unofficial figures, check the test-specific page and preparation materials on the official MTTC site, which list the current structure and timing for this test.

The passing score is not stated on the official homepage provided here. Passing standards are set for the program and published with the test and score-reporting information on the official MTTC site. Review the score reporting policies there so you know what your report will show and when it will be available.

Yes, retakes are possible, but the rules changed. The official site announced a retake policy update: starting 9/26/2025 there will be changes to the MTTC retake policy. Read the current retake policy on the official Policies page before you schedule a second attempt, since waiting periods and registration steps may differ from what you have heard.

The official homepage does not list a fee for Earth/Space Science (020). It does announce a Test Fee Reimbursement Grant Program: candidates taking an MTTC test for the first time during the 2024–25 academic year may be eligible for reimbursement of their test fees. Check the program guidelines and application process on the official site.

Start with the official preparation materials and a full-length practice test for your test, then build a study plan around the content domains: scientific inquiry foundations, Earth systems and cycles, astronomy and the solar system, and Earth/space science instruction and assessment. Use practice results to find weak areas, and revisit testing policies before scheduling.

Two frequent problems are studying only content knowledge while neglecting how Earth and space science is taught and assessed, and relying on outdated secondhand details about registration, retakes, or scoring instead of the official site. Another is skipping timed practice, which makes the actual testing pace harder to manage.

No. The official site states that Senate Bill 889, signed June 26, 2018, eliminated the requirement that teacher candidates in Michigan pass a basic skills examination, effective September 25, 2018. Subject tests such as Earth/Space Science (020) are separate from that eliminated requirement. Ask your adviser how this affects your program.

No. This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the MTTC program, Pearson, or the Michigan Department of Education. Use it for practice and planning, but confirm every requirement, date, fee, and policy on the official MTTC site before you register or retest.