Lower Elementary (PK–3) Education (117–120)

This test is for the Lower Elementary (PK–3) Education (ZO) endorsement.

Note: To obtain the Lower Elementary Education (ZO) endorsement, you must pass subtests 118, 119, 120, and either 117 or 121. Any questions about testing and endorsements can be directed to Michigan Department of Education.

Format

Computer-based test (CBT)
Subtest 1: Professional Knowledge and Skills: 50 multiple-choice questions
Subtest 2: Literacy: 50 multiple-choice questions
Subtest 3: Mathematics: 50 multiple-choice questions
Subtest 4: Science and Social Studies: 60 multiple-choice questions

Time

Subtest 1: Professional Knowledge and Skills: 1 hour and 30 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
1 hour and 15 minutes testing time

Subtest 2: Literacy: 1 hour and 30 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
1 hour and 15 minutes testing time

Subtest 3: Mathematics: 1 hour and 45 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
1 hour and 30 minutes testing time

Subtest 4: Science and Social Studies: 1 hour and 45 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
1 hour and 30 minutes testing time

Test Dates

By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays)
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Test Sites

Located in Michigan and nationwide
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Passing Score

220

Test Fees

Subtests 1, 2, and 3: $59 per subtest
Subtest 4: $69
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Score Reporting

Scores are released within 6 weeks of testing.
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Testing Policies

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Notes

Calculators are not allowed on the Mathematics subtest (119).
To obtain the Lower Elementary Education (ZO) endorsement, you must pass subtests 118, 119, 120, and either 117 or 121. Any questions about testing and endorsements can be directed to Michigan Department of Education.

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Endorsement Code

Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.

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