MEGA Elementary Education Multi-Content Practice Test

Missouri candidates seeking certification in Elementary Education must pass the Elementary Education Multi-Content test. The four subject areas assess a candidate’s content and pedagogical knowledge in addition to candidate disposition and work styles.

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Exam Outline

The MEGA Elementary Education Multi-Content exam is made of two subtests, which you can take individually in two different sessions or all at once in one session (the testing code for the combined session is 520). The the total combined time limit is 4 hours, and the total number of questions is 160.

Each subtest is split into multiple subareas.

I. Mathematics and Science (073)

This subtest contains 80 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours. The questions are grouped into the following two subareas:

Mathematics (55%)

• Number sense and operations
• Relationships and algebraic thinking
• Geometry and measurement
• Data analysis, statistics, and probability

Science (45%)

• Physical science
• Life science
• Earth and space science

II. English Language Arts and Social Studies (074)

This subtest contains 80 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours. The questions are grouped into the following two subareas:

English Language Arts (60%)

• Foundations of language and literacy development
• Vocabulary development and text comprehension
• Comprehension, interpretation, and analysis or literary and informational texts
• Processes, modes, and conventions of written and oral communication

Social Studies (40%)

• Documents, principles, and processes of government
• Historical inquiry and the history of the United States and Missouri
• Economics, geography, the environment, culture, and society

Exam Registration

To register for the MEGA Elementary Education Multi-Content exam, you will need to create a MEGA account online and complete the registration process there. It is recommended that you complete the registration process at least 30 days before you take the exam.

During this process, you will be asked some questions about your educational history, as well as your current education level, first language, matriculation status, and the education code for the Missouri Department of Education program type you are associated with.

The examination fee is $94 (or a $50 fee for each subtest taken individually).

Test Day

On test day, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled exam time to allow time for the check-in process. Once you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide a valid form of government-issued photo ID.

Before the exam begins, you will be asked to place all personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, etc.) in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car.

Once the test begins, you will be allowed to take breaks. However, the timer will not be stopped during your break, so use your break time carefully.

How the Exam is Scored

Your total MEGA Elementary Education Multi-Content score is based on the number of questions you answered correctly, which is then reported as a numerical figure in the range of 100-300. To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of 220 on each subtest.

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