What is on the English MTTC test?
MTTC stands for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, the testing requirement for teachers to become certified to teach in Michigan’s public schools. The English MTTC is a multiple-choice test for teachers interested in teaching English courses.Basic SkillsTeacher candidates taking the English MTTC test must also pass the basic skills component of the test, which is common to all test-takers. This section tests basic knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics.Meaning and CommunicationQuestions in the Meaning and Communication category represent 20 percent of test questions, according to the MTTC study guide, and focus on the understanding of English as a dynamic, integrated language that is used and acquired in a variety of ways.Literature and UnderstandingLiterature and Understanding represents 26 percent of questions. This category focuses on knowledge of the genres, themes, intentions, cultural impact, analysis and forms of literature.Genre and Craft of LanguageGenre and t
