8.2.1 MTLE: Pedagogy Exams

8.2.1 MTLE Pedagogy Exam

All candidates applying for a first-time Minnesota teaching licensure (Tier 3) must take the MTLE: Pedagogy Exam appropriate for their chosen licensure level.  It is recommended that students successfully pass the Pedagogy exam before or during student teaching. Candidates completing preparation in more than one licensure field are only required to take one Pedagogy exam.  Candidates should check with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate level (Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary).  Candidates completing one licensure field should select an exam level as follows:


MAJOR

MTLE LEVEL

CALE (5-12)

Secondary

Early Childhood  (Birth - Grade 3)

Early Childhood

Elementary (K-6)

Elementary

ESL (K-12)

Elementary or Secondary

Mathematics (5-12)

Secondary

Music (K-12)

Elementary or Secondary

Physical Education (K-12)

Elementary or Secondary

Social Studies (5-12)

Secondary

Spanish (K-12)

Elementary or Secondary

Visual Arts (K-12)

Elementary or Secondary


Test codes are as follows:


Test Name

Subtest

Test Code

Early Childhood

1

010

Early Childhood

2

011

Elementary

1

012

Elementary

2

013

Secondary

1

014

Secondary

2

015