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Study Guide

Overview and Test Objectives
Field 137: Science (5–9)

Test Overview

Table outlining the test format, number of questions, time, and passing score.
Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time 2 hours and 30 minutes*

*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial

Test Objectives

Table outlining test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective.
Subarea Range of Objectives Approximate Percentage of Questions on Test
1 Teaching and Learning of Science 001–003 40 percent
2 Professional Knowledge and Skills for Science Teachers 004–006 30 percent
3 Life Science Content Knowledge 007 10 percent
4 Physical Science Content Knowledge 008 10 percent
5 Earth and Space Science Content Knowledge 009 10 percent

Hover over each subarea for details of subtest content or see table above.

Sub area 1 40%, Sub area 2 30%, Sub area 3 10%, Sub area 4 10%, and Sub area 5 10%.

Subarea 1—Teaching and Learning of Science

Objective 001—Learners and Learning Environments

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Objective 002—Content Pedagogy

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Objective 003—Impact on Learning

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Subarea 2—Professional Knowledge and Skills for Science Teachers

Objective 004—Safety

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Objective 005—Professional Knowledge and Skills

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Objective 006—Specialized Content Knowledge for All Science Teachers

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Subarea 3—Life Science Content Knowledge

Objective 007—Life Science for Middle Grades

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Subarea 4—Physical Science Content Knowledge

Objective 008—Chemistry and Physics for Middle Grades

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Subarea 5—Earth and Space Science Content Knowledge

Objective 009—Earth and Space Science for Middle Grades

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The Standards for the Preparation of Middle Grades (5–9) Science Teachers define the boundaries of the framework presented, with the Michigan K–12 Science Standards referenced for the appropriate grade band in relevant sections.