MTTC Mathematics (Elementary) (089) study guide
MTTC Mathematics (Elementary) (089) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 MTTC Mathematics (Elementary) (089) study guide has 4 sections and about 1,531 words.
01Mathematical Processes and Number Concepts
The Mathematical Processes and Number Concepts domain tests how well you reason with the base-ten system, compute flexibly with rational numbers, and justify procedures rather than merely execute them. Expect items on place value and rounding, integer and fraction operations, factors and multiples, ratio, and percent - often framed inside a classroom-style explanation task.
394 words, about 2 min02Patterns, Algebraic Relationships, and Functions
The Patterns, Algebraic Relationships, and Functions domain tests whether you can move fluently among verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and symbolic rules, and whether you can solve and interpret equations, inequalities, and linear relationships in context. Arithmetic sequences change by a constant difference d; geometric sequences change by a constant ratio r.
387 words, about 2 min03Measurement and Geometry
The Measurement and Geometry domain tests your command of units and conversions, perimeter, area, volume and surface area, angle relationships in polygons, circle formulas, the coordinate plane, transformations, similarity and congruence, and the Pythagorean theorem - including choosing the right formula for a described situation. Convert by multiplying by a ratio equal to 1, such as 100 cm/1 m: 3.5 m = 350 cm.
371 words, about 2 min04Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
The Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability domain tests whether you can read and critique data displays, choose and interpret measures of center and spread, judge sampling methods, and compute probabilities for simple, compound, and dependent events - including recognizing misleading presentations of data. The mean is the sum divided by the count and is pulled strongly by outliers; the median is resistant to them.
379 words, about 2 min