MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam Study Guide


Massachusetts department of elementary and secondary education conducts Massachusetts Tests for the Educators Licensure to grant certification to the eligible candidate. Candidate getting this certification earns the credentials to practice as an educator in Massachusetts State. For becoming the reading certification educator candidate needs to pass MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam.

Score of MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam is valid for lifetime. Hence candidate should study well for the exam to clear the exam in the first attempt itself. If the candidate falls short of the marks in the previous attempt, candidate is liable to appear again for the exam. However the candidate has to wait for 60 days before taking the exam again. MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam is available on computer and on paper. Candidate can select the medium according to his ease.

Candidate can get register for the exam through internet, mail or telephone. However the telephonic service is limited for specific time and date.

Eligibility for MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam


To appear for MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam candidate should meet following eligibility criteria

  • Candidate should have bachelor degree from state approved college
  • Candidate should have certification from state approved college
  • Format of MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam


    MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam involves objective and subjective questions. There are 100 multiple choice questions and 2 constructive responses queries. Candidate gets four hours to complete the exam. Candidate should practice well for the exam to get good marks in it. The constructive responses query should be answered in 150- 300 words to comply with the standards of the education board.

    Scoring of MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam is done on the scale of 300, out of which 240 are the minimum marks required to get the certification.

    Syllabus of MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam


    Syllabus of MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam include following topics :-

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