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Which activity most directly builds phonemic segmentation for beginning readers?

Asking students to sort picture cards by topic

Having students say the sounds in "ship" as /sh/ /i/ /p/

Having students copy a sentence from the board

Asking students to identify uppercase letters in a poem

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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: ILTS Exam

150

Multiple-Choice Questions

ILTS Field 305 test page

4 hours

Time Limit

ILTS Field 305 test page

240

Scaled Passing Score

ILTS Field 305 test page

$110

Current Test Fee

ILTS fee table / voucher schedule

26% + 26%

Largest Domain Weights

ILTS 305 framework

2025-2026

Illinois Redesign Window

ISBE educator testing updates

Summer 2026

IEIN Registration Change

Pearson educator identification notice

For 2026 planning, the current ILTS Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) Field 305 test page lists 150 multiple-choice questions, a 4-hour time limit, a 240 scaled passing score, and a $110 test fee. The official framework weights Language Arts and Literacy 26%, Mathematics 26%, Science 13%, Social Science 13%, Fine Arts/Physical Development/Health 9%, and Professional Learning and Leadership 13%, which is how this 200-question bank is balanced.

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1Which activity most directly builds phonemic segmentation for beginning readers?

A.Asking students to sort picture cards by topic

B.Having students say the sounds in "ship" as /sh/ /i/ /p/

C.Having students copy a sentence from the board

D.Asking students to identify uppercase letters in a poem

Explanation: Phonemic segmentation is the ability to break spoken words into individual phonemes. Saying the sounds in "ship" as /sh/ /i/ /p/ requires students to isolate and sequence sounds orally before print demands are added. That skill supports later decoding and spelling.

2In the number 48,572, what is the value of the digit 5?

A.5

B.50

C.500

D.5,000

Explanation: In 48,572, the digit 5 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 500. Place value depends on a digit's position in the number, not just on the digit itself.

3A class wants to test whether fertilizer affects bean plant height. Which setup is the BEST controlled experiment?

A.Grow two bean plants of the same type with the same light, soil, and water, but give fertilizer to only one plant

B.Grow one bean plant with fertilizer indoors and one bean plant without fertilizer outdoors

C.Compare a bean plant with fertilizer to a sunflower with the same fertilizer

D.Give one bean plant extra fertilizer and extra water and another plant less fertilizer and less water

Explanation: A controlled experiment changes only one variable at a time. In this setup, the only planned difference is fertilizer, so any height difference can be more confidently linked to fertilizer rather than to light, water, soil, or plant type.

4Why does the U.S. government divide power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

A.To prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

B.To let each branch make laws for only one region of the country

C.To allow citizens to vote more than once in an election

D.To make sure courts control all taxes and spending

Explanation: Separating powers among branches supports checks and balances. This structure is meant to prevent the concentration of government power in one place and to protect against abuse of authority.

5In visual art, which element refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?

A.hue

B.texture

C.value

D.balance

Explanation: Value describes how light or dark a color appears. Artists use changes in value to create contrast, suggest form, and establish mood within a composition.

6A first-grade teacher plans a lesson in which students sort objects, talk about patterns, and explain their thinking aloud. This approach is most appropriate because children at this age typically learn best through

A.abstract lectures and note taking

B.active, concrete experiences with language support

C.independent seatwork with minimal interaction

D.competitive tasks that emphasize speed over understanding

Explanation: Young children generally learn most effectively when instruction is hands-on, concrete, and language rich. Sorting, discussing, and explaining ideas allow students to build understanding through direct experience while connecting new concepts to oral language.

7A teacher wants students to recognize the common spelling pattern in words such as "cake," "bike," and "rope." Which concept is the teacher targeting?

A.Closed syllables

B.R-controlled vowels

C.VCe pattern with long vowels

D.Consonant doubling

Explanation: Words such as "cake," "bike," and "rope" follow the vowel-consonant-silent-e pattern, often called VCe. In this pattern, the final e typically signals the preceding vowel to make its long sound. Recognizing recurring orthographic patterns helps students decode unfamiliar words efficiently.

8Which fraction is equivalent to 3/4?

A.6/8

B.4/7

C.9/16

D.12/20

Explanation: Equivalent fractions name the same amount even though they use different numerators and denominators. Multiplying both 3 and 4 by 2 gives 6/8, so 3/4 and 6/8 represent the same value.

9Why should students repeat a water-filter investigation several times before drawing a conclusion?

A.To make the filter work faster each time

B.To check whether the results are consistent and reduce the influence of random error

C.To guarantee that the hypothesis is true

D.To avoid recording measurements from a single test

Explanation: Repeated trials improve reliability because they show whether a pattern holds across more than one attempt. They also reduce the chance that one unusual result or measurement mistake will drive the conclusion.

10Which source would be a primary source for learning about daily life during the Great Depression?

A.A teenager's diary from 1933 describing job losses in the family

B.A 2026 textbook chapter about the Great Depression

C.A historian's podcast summarizing New Deal policies

D.An encyclopedia entry written long after the event

Explanation: A primary source comes directly from the time being studied. A diary written in 1933 gives firsthand evidence about how people experienced the Great Depression, while the other options are later interpretations or summaries.

About the ILTS Exam

ILTS is the Illinois teacher-licensure testing program. This practice bank is aligned to the current Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) Field 305 framework, a year-round Illinois content test that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, social science, fine arts/health, and professional learning decisions for elementary classrooms.

Questions

150 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours

Passing Score

240 (scaled)

Exam Fee

$110 (Illinois State Board of Education / Pearson Evaluation Systems)

ILTS Exam Content Outline

26%

Language Arts and Literacy

Reading foundations, comprehension, writing, language conventions, oral communication, and media literacy for elementary instruction.

26%

Mathematics

Number sense, operations, algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement, data, and math pedagogy for grades 1-6.

13%

Science

Scientific inquiry, engineering thinking, life science, and physical/earth/space science concepts taught at the elementary level.

13%

Social Science

History, civics, geography, economics, culture, inquiry with sources, and social-science instruction.

Fine Arts, Physical Development, and Health

Arts integration, movement, fitness, health literacy, safety, and wellness learning in elementary settings.

13%

Professional Learning and Leadership

Child development, assessment, differentiation, inclusive practice, collaboration, legal/ethical duties, and reflective teaching.

How to Pass the ILTS Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 240 (scaled)
Exam length: 150 questions
Time limit: 4 hours
Exam fee: $110

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ILTS Study Tips from Top Performers

1Spend just over half of your time on literacy and mathematics because the official framework weights them at 26% each

2For pedagogy questions, prefer answers that use evidence from student work, explicit modeling, scaffolding, and follow-up monitoring

3Review elementary-content misconceptions, especially fractions, place value, phonics, maps, weather/energy, and civic structure

4Use source-based practice for social science and science because ILTS frameworks emphasize inquiry, interpretation, and evidence-based conclusions

5Memorize Illinois-sensitive logistics: 240 passing score, $110 fee, the January 1, 2026 reciprocity shift, and the summer 2026 IEIN registration change

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ILTS exam does this practice bank match?

This question bank is anchored to the current ILTS Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) content test, Field 305. ILTS is a broader Illinois testing system with multiple test titles, but the official 305 framework provides a clear six-domain blueprint that fits a general elementary teacher-prep route.

How many questions are on the ILTS Elementary Education 305 test?

The official test page lists 150 multiple-choice questions with a 4-hour time limit. Tests are delivered year-round by appointment through Pearson Evaluation Systems.

What passing score do I need for ILTS?

The current passing score shown for Field 305 is 240 on the ILTS scaled-score system. Because Illinois licenses by endorsement area, always confirm the exact current testing requirement for your pathway with ISBE before you schedule.

How much does ILTS cost in 2026?

The current ILTS fee table shows most content-area tests, including Field 305, at $110. ILTS also announced on January 28, 2025 that examinees with two unsuccessful attempts may be eligible to retake the same test at no cost, so check the latest registration rules if you are retesting.

What Illinois testing changes matter in 2026?

ISBE guidance states that applications received on or after January 1, 2026 follow updated Illinois content-test reciprocity rules for out-of-state applicants. Pearson also states that starting in summer 2026, candidates will use their IEIN instead of a Social Security number to register, and ISBE is continuing a phased redesign of teacher content tests through 2025-2026.

How should I study for ILTS effectively?

Study by blueprint weight, not by personal preference. Start with literacy and mathematics because they make up 52% of the official framework, then work science/social science, and finish with arts/health plus professional practice scenarios so your timed sets feel like the real distribution.