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Teachers: Three Ways to PASS MTEL Math Exams

by Jackie Smith

Feb 10, 2011

Teachers: Three Ways to PASS MTEL Math Exams

The rate of failure for teachers taking the MTEL Math exams is frightening, particularly the General Curriculum MTEL 03.

No matter what method of preparation chosen by teachers, there are costs.

One method is to purchase study guides, video courses, practice exams, etc., and devote 100-200 hours of self-study and pay $50-$200 for the various self-study prep programs. For teachers, their time could be worth about $25 per hour, so their invested 100-200 hours of self-study, conceivable costs $2,500-$5,000.

The second method is to hire a private tutor for 20 hours at $60-$70 per hour and spend $1,200-$1,400.

The third and recommended method is to attend the “live” Workshops offered by respected colleges or non-profits like The REDI Foundation and devote about 20 hours at $15 hour, or $300.

Teachers need to make prudent decisions.

A number of years ago, the only option ava...See More

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