MTTC Elementary Education (103)

It is a computer-based test made up of 150 multiple-choice questions. There are no constructed-response items and no calculator is allowed. You receive 3 hours and 30 minutes of testing time, plus 15 minutes at the start for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement.

The total appointment time is 3 hours and 45 minutes. Of that, 15 minutes is set aside for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, leaving 3 hours and 30 minutes of testing time. Budget your pace accordingly, roughly a minute and a half per question.

The passing score is 220. Scores are released within 6 weeks of your testing date, so plan your registration and any certification deadlines around that reporting window rather than expecting an immediate result.

The test fee is $129, and additional fees may apply. Review the payment information on the MTTC site before registering so you know the full amount and accepted payment methods. Fee reimbursement programs have appeared in past program announcements, so check the current announcements page for eligibility.

No. The official page states this test cannot be used for the Lower Elementary (PK–3) (ZO) or Upper Elementary (3–6) (ZP) endorsements. Those routes use subtests instead: ZO requires subtests 118, 119, 120, and either 117 or 121; ZP requires 122, 123, 124, and either 121 or 117.

Yes. The test has been redeveloped and was scheduled to be retired in Fall 2021, with updated versions anticipated starting Fall 2021. The last administration date for this test is December 20, 2026. Confirm with the Michigan Department of Education which test you should take for your endorsement.

Appointments are available by appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday, excluding some holidays. Test sites are located in Michigan and nationwide, so you can search for the nearest test center. Check appointment availability early, since popular dates and locations can fill.

Start with the official preparation materials and a full-length practice test to identify weak areas, then allocate study blocks to those areas first. Because calculators are not allowed, practice computation and estimation by hand. Finish with timed practice to build stamina for 150 questions in 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Running out of time is a frequent problem, often from lingering on hard items instead of marking and returning. Another is relying on general knowledge instead of reviewing the official preparation materials. Others lose points by assuming a calculator is permitted or by misreading the endorsement rules and registering for the wrong test.