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About Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure Biology (66)

Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure Biology (66) · US-MA

Key exam facts

Provider
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MTEL program); Evaluation Systems of Pearson administers and develops the tests under the Department's contract.
Format
Computer-based test at test centers: multiple-choice questions and two open-response assignments; some responses may be handwritten and scanned.
Exam questions
Total questions: 102.
Time limit
4 hours testing time; total appointment 4 hours 15 minutes, including 15 minutes for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement.
Passing score
Total scaled score of at least 240 on the 100–300 scale.
Exam fee
US$139 standard test registration fee for Biology (66); vouchers may be applied during registration.

Topics covered

  • Molecules: Structures and Processes (14%)

    • Apply knowledge of the chemical components of living systems and basic principles of biochemistry.
    • Apply knowledge of the processes that generate cellular energy.

  • Organisms: Structures and Processes (22%)

    • Apply knowledge of cell structure and function and of the cell cycle.
    • Apply knowledge of the structures, structural organization, and life processes of unicellular and multicellular organisms (i.e., archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals).
    • Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

  • Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics (22%)

    • Analyze interactions and dynamics of populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes.
    • Apply knowledge of the cycling of materials and the transfer of energy through an ecosystem.
    • Analyze the effects of human activities on ecosystems and the environment.

  • Heredity and Biological Evolution (22%)

    • Apply knowledge of the molecular basis of genetics.
    • Apply knowledge of the principles of genetics to understand the inheritance and variation of traits.
    • Apply knowledge of the theories and mechanisms of evolution to understand biological change and the diversity of life.

  • Integration of Knowledge and Understanding (20%)

    • Prepare an organized, developed analysis of a key topic in biology related to Molecules: Structures and Processes or Heredity and Biological Evolution.
    • Prepare an organized, developed analysis of a key topic in biology related to Organisms: Structures and Processes or Ecosystems: Interaction, Energy, and Dynamics that emphasizes the application of science and engineering practices in a classroom setting.

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Computer-based test at test centers: multiple-choice questions and two open-response assignments; some responses may be handwritten and scanned.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 102.

How long is the exam?

4 hours testing time; total appointment 4 hours 15 minutes, including 15 minutes for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement.

What is the passing score?

Total scaled score of at least 240 on the 100–300 scale.

How much does the exam cost?

US$139 standard test registration fee for Biology (66); vouchers may be applied during registration.

Official sources and references

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