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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: MTLE Exam

150

Selected-Response Questions

MTLE Elementary Education test page

3 x 60 min

Testing Time

MTLE Elementary Education test page

229 / 230 / 230

Passing Scores

MTLE passing-score notice and test page

$52.50

Fee Per Subtest

MTLE Elementary Education test page

Feb 5, 2024

New Passing Standards Effective

MTLE passing-score announcement

Mar 3, 2024

Online Proctoring Ended

MTLE tests page

For 2026 prep, the most useful MTLE generalist anchor is Elementary Education (Grades K-6). The official current structure is 3 subtests with 50 selected-response questions each, 1 hour of testing time per subtest, fees of $52.50 per subtest, and passing scores of 229 on Subtest 1 and 230 on Subtests 2 and 3. Official MTLE materials also show no new 2026 redesign notice as of March 7, 2026, but they do reflect two still-relevant program changes: new passing standards applied to tests taken on or after February 5, 2024, and online proctoring ended on March 3, 2024.

Sample MTLE Practice Questions

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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.

5A 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.

6During a class discussion, which teacher move best promotes accountable talk?

A.Telling students to answer as quickly as possible

B.Asking students to build on or challenge a classmate's idea using evidence

C.Accepting one-word answers and ending discussion immediately

D.Allowing only the teacher to ask questions

Explanation: Accountable talk asks students to listen carefully, respond to one another, and support ideas with evidence or reasoning. That structure deepens comprehension and helps students practice academic language. It also makes discussion more collaborative and intellectually rigorous.

7Which 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.

8What is the primary purpose of a proper warm-up before moderate to vigorous physical activity?

A.To permanently increase muscle size before exercise

B.To prepare the body for activity and reduce the risk of injury

C.To replace the need for hydration during exercise

D.To eliminate the need for practicing movement skills

Explanation: A warm-up gradually increases heart rate, blood flow, and muscle readiness so the body can perform activity more safely and effectively. It helps reduce injury risk and prepares students for the movements that follow.

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 MTLE Exam

MTLE is Minnesota's educator-licensure testing program. This 200-question bank is anchored to the official Elementary Education (Grades K-6) content exam, which uses three one-hour subtests that together cover reading, communication arts, mathematics, health/fine arts, science, and social studies.

Questions

150 scored questions

Time Limit

1 hour per subtest (3 hours total testing time)

Passing Score

229 on Subtest 1; 230 on Subtests 2 and 3

Exam Fee

$52.50 per subtest ($157.50 total) (Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) / Pearson)

MTLE Exam Content Outline

Subtest 1: 78%

Reading

Oral language and phonological awareness, print concepts, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, text analysis, and academic language/conventions.

Subtest 1: 22%

Communication Arts

Writing development plus listening, speaking, viewing, and media literacy.

Subtest 2: 75%

Mathematics

Numerical literacy, patterns and functions, space and shape, measurement, data, probability, discrete mathematics, and mathematical reasoning.

Subtest 2: 25%

Health/Fitness and Fine Arts

Health and physical education concepts plus visual and performing arts concepts for elementary teaching.

Subtest 3: 57%

Science

Scientific inquiry and engineering practices, physical science, life science, and Earth/space science.

Subtest 3: 43%

Social Studies

Social studies inquiry, geography/history/human-environment interaction, and civics/economics/human interactions.

How to Pass the MTLE Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 229 on Subtest 1; 230 on Subtests 2 and 3
Exam length: 150 questions
Time limit: 1 hour per subtest (3 hours total testing time)
Exam fee: $52.50 per subtest ($157.50 total)

Keys to Passing

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

MTLE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study by subtest weight, not by preference: reading first, mathematics second, then science and social studies, with regular communication-arts and health/fine-arts review.

2Use explanation-driven review on literacy questions because MTLE often separates phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

3Treat math and science misses as diagnostic data: sort them by concept type such as number sense, geometry, data, inquiry, life science, or Earth/space systems.

4For social studies, practice comparing sources, reading maps and data, and connecting civic/economic decisions to real community contexts.

5Late-2026 candidates should still verify live MTLE program pages before scheduling because program logistics can change even when the blueprint does not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MTLE one exam?

No. MTLE is Minnesota's overall educator-testing program. This bank is anchored to the current Elementary Education (Grades K-6) exam because it is the broadest general elementary blueprint in the program.

How many questions are on the MTLE Elementary Education exam?

The official MTLE test page lists 50 selected-response questions on each of the 3 subtests, for 150 total questions. Each subtest has 1 hour of testing time.

What passing score do I need?

Current official MTLE materials list a passing score of 229 on Subtest 1 and 230 on Subtests 2 and 3. Candidates must pass all three subtests for the full Elementary Education (Grades K-6) route.

How much does MTLE cost?

The current posted fee is $52.50 per subtest, or $157.50 total if you register for all three Elementary Education (Grades K-6) subtests.

Were there recent MTLE policy changes that still matter in 2026?

Yes. The official program announced new passing standards for tests taken on or after February 5, 2024, and the MTLE site also states that online proctoring ended on March 3, 2024. As of March 7, 2026, I did not find an official 2026 redesign notice for Elementary Education (Grades K-6).

What should I study most heavily?

Follow the official weighting. Reading dominates Subtest 1, mathematics dominates Subtest 2, and science carries slightly more weight than social studies on Subtest 3. Communication arts and health/fine arts are smaller but still scored areas, so they need deliberate review rather than last-minute cramming.