MTTC Integrated Science (Secondary) (094)

It is a computer-based test made up of 100 multiple-choice questions. You get 2 hours and 30 minutes of testing time inside a 2 hours and 45 minutes total appointment, which includes 15 minutes for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement. An on-screen periodic table is available during the test.

The passing score is 220. Scores are released within 6 weeks of your testing date, so plan your certification timeline around that window rather than expecting immediate results. Check the published score report dates if you need a specific deadline.

The test fee is $129. Additional fees may apply depending on your registration choices, so review the payment information before you register. Fee reimbursement programs have appeared in program announcements from time to time, so check the current announcements page rather than assuming eligibility.

Testing is available by appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday, excluding some holidays. Test sites are located in Michigan and nationwide. Check appointment availability and find the nearest test center before you settle on a date, since availability varies by location.

The test lists endorsement codes DI and IP. Program announcements note that starting January 1, 2026, initial endorsements in several areas require passing both a Professional Knowledge and Skills test and the specific subject test. Confirm your exact endorsement requirements with the Michigan Department of Education or your preparation program.

The main difficulty is breadth: integrated science spans physical, life, and Earth/space science, so a candidate strong in one discipline can lose points in another. The most common failure mode is studying only content facts and neglecting data interpretation, experimental design, and cross-domain connections that integrated items reward.

Yes. Tests may include questions being evaluated for future administrations, and those do not affect your score. You cannot identify them while testing, so treat every question as if it counts and manage your time evenly across the full set.

Start with a diagnostic practice test to find your weakest science domain, then allocate review time in proportion to those gaps rather than rereading what you already know. Follow with timed sets under the real format, and finish with mixed cross-domain practice so you can shift between disciplines quickly.

The program has published testing and registration policies that govern retakes, and the site has announced policy updates from time to time. Because specific retake terms are not stated here, review the current policies page before registering again so you know the waiting period and fees that apply.