What's New in 2011–2012?

A U.S. Social Security Number Is Required for MTTC Registration

As of December 7, 2010, you must provide a valid U.S. social security number to register for the MTTC. Canadian social insurance numbers are no longer accepted. If you do not have a valid U.S. social security number, you must obtain a nine-digit Office of Professional Preparation Services (OPPS) number in order to complete your registration. An OPPS registration number may be obtained by calling 517-335-0589.

New and Redeveloped Tests

There are no new or redeveloped tests for 2011–2012. However, practice tests for Mathematics (Elementary) and Mathematics (Secondary) are now available.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) endorsement areas and codes are available for examinee reference on the MDE Web site at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Endorsements_and_Codes_9_08_C64903_A_259556_7.doc. The two-letter endorsement code corresponding to an MTTC test appears next to that test in "Test Selection."

Be sure you are taking the correct test for your endorsement. If you need assistance determining your endorsement or the test you should take, contact your advisor or the certification officer at your institution.

Computer-Based Testing

Computer-based testing is available for Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Mathematics (Elementary), and Mathematics (Secondary) tests. Computer-based testing (CBT) for these tests is available during select six-day testing windows at Pearson Professional Centers in Michigan and across the nation. Refer to "Test Dates for Computer-Based Testing" for a list of the testing windows currently open for registration.

Registration for computer-based testing is available only on the Internet by selecting "Register Now" on the MTTC Web site. The fees for computer-based testing differ from fees for paper-based testing. See "Test Fees and Payment Policies for Computer-Based Testing" for complete test and registration fees.

For more detailed information about computer-based testing, refer to "Computer-Based Testing." On the MTTC Web site, you may use the "Computer-Based Testing" tabs at the tops of pages to select content specifically related to computer-based testing.

Is Computer-Based Testing Right for Me?

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