MTEL Mathematics (REA) - The Best Teachers' Test Prep for MTEL Mathematics: Fields 053, 047 and 09 » (First)

New from REA is the MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) Math test prep for tests 09, 47, and 53. For prospective educators seeking a Massachusetts teaching license in Math. The book contains detailed, targeted reviews along with diagnostic and full-length practice exams for the following three tests: Mathematics (09); Middle School Mathematics (47); and Elementary Mathematics (53). The guide has valuable tips and strategies, as well as full explanations of all questions and facets of the exam.

DETAILS
- Written by leading specialists in teacher education.
- Comprehensive multi-subject reviews
- Diagnostic and full-length practice tests
- Covers every type of question and subject area connected with the state's actual exam
- Each practice exam question is fully explained in easy-to-follow, step-by-step detail.
- Adaptable study schedule that fits your lifestyle.

REA … Real review, Real practice, Real results.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION: PASSING THE TEST

About This Book

About the Tests

How to Use This Book

Format of the MTEL Mathematics Tests

Scoring the MTEL Mathematics Tests

The Day of the Test

MTEL Study Schedule

CHAPTER 2

SUBAREA 1: NUMBER SENSE AND OPERATIONS 

Tests 53, 47 & 09

Integers and Real Numbers

Rational and Irrational Numbers

Absolute Value

Fractions

Decimals

Percentages

Radicals

Exponents

Scientific Notation 

Estimation

Significant Digits 

Real Numbers and Their Components

CHAPTER 3

SUBAREA II: PATERNS, RELATIONS, & ALGEBRA

Tests 53, 47 & 09

Algebra Terms

Operations with Polynomials

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Linear Equations

Slope of the Line

Two Linear Equations

Quadratic Equations

Absolute Value Equations

Inequalities

Ratio, Proportion, and Variation

Elementary Functions

Properties of Functions

Graphing a Function

Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs

CHAPTER 4

SUBAREA III: GEOMETRY & MEASUREMENT

Tests 53, 47 & 09 (For Test 53, also see ch 5 for Data Analysis)

Points, Lines, and Angles

Congruent Angles and Congruent Line Segments

Triangles

Quadrilaterals

Solid Geometry

Coordinate Geometry

CHAPTER 5

SUBAREA IV: DATA ANALYSIS, STATISTICS & PROBABILITY 

Tests 09 & 47

Data Description: Graphs

Probability

Properties of Probability

Methods of Computing Probabilities

Probability Tables

Statistics

Measures of Variability

Sampling

CHAPTER 6

SUBAREA V: TRIGONOMETRY, CALCULUS, &

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 

Tests 09 & 47

Trigonometry

Angles and Trigonometric Functions

Calculus

Limits

The Derivative

The Definite Integral

Discrete/Finite Mathematics

Counting Methods

Discrete Mathematics

Linear Equations and Matrices

PRACTICE TEST FOR ELEMENTARY TEST 53

Answer Sheets

Practice Test

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

PRACTICE TEST FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEST 47

Formulas

Answer Sheets

Practice Test

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

PRACTICE TEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEST 09

Formulas

Answer Sheets

Practice Test

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

INDEX