MTTC Mathematics (Elementary) (089) case studies
MTTC Mathematics (Elementary) (089) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The MTTC Mathematics (Elementary) (089) is a Michigan Test for Teacher Certification assessment tied to the Mathematics (Elementary) (EX) endorsement. The official test page states that this test is for the Mathematics (Elementary) (EX) endorsement and that it cannot be used for the Mathematics (5–9) (EQ) endorsement, so confirm with your preparation program or the Michigan Department of Education that (089) is the right test for the endorsement you are pursuing before you register. The test is delivered as a computer-based test with 80 multiple-choice questions. You get 2 hours and 45 minutes of total appointment time, which includes 15 minutes for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, leaving 2 hours and 30 minutes of testing time. The MTTC Mathematics (Elementary) (089) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,896 words.
1Partial Products and Place Value in 24 × 13
During a fourth-grade unit on multi-digit multiplication, Mr. Alvarez asks students to compute 24 × 13 using any representation.
594 words, about 3 min2Comparing 3/8 and 3/5: Whole-Number Reasoning Versus Unit-Size Reasoning
Okafor's fifth graders are comparing 3/8 and 3/5. During turn-and-talk, she hears three claims.
574 words, about 3 min3Fixed Perimeter, Changing Area: The 24-Centimeter Rectangle Problem
Chen gives fourth graders 24 centimeter-long tiles and asks them to build rectangles with a perimeter of 24 cm using whole-centimeter side lengths. Groups record dimensions: 1 × 11, 2 × 10, 3 × 9, 4 × 8, 5 × 7, and 6 × 6.
606 words, about 3 min4Mean, Median, and an Outlier in Reading Minutes
Rivera's sixth graders collect weekly reading minutes for nine students. The totals, in minutes, are 20, 25, 25, 30, 30, 35, 35, 40, and 180.
561 words, about 3 min5Order of Operations: Diagnosing 3 + 4 × 2²
During a fifth-grade lesson on order of operations, Ms. Patel writes 3 + 4 × 2² on the board.
561 words, about 3 min