Michigan Tests of Teacher Certification
Preparation Courses
All candidates for a Michigan provisional teaching certificate must pass a test in basic skills. Candidates must pass the Michigan Basic Skills Test before enrolling in the School of Education at a college or university.
This course prepares learners for the 3 sections of the Michigan Test of Basic Skills: reading, math, and writing. Students may prepare for all three sections or they may prepare for the section(s) where they have the greatest need. An assessment determines the areas of study. The program offers preparation in:
- Reading: MTBS: This section covers reading skills and literature.
- Mathematics: MTBS: This section covers math fundamentals, pre-algebra, geometry, graph-reading skills, and problem solving.
- Writing: MTBS: This section covers English grammar and writing skills.
On the test day, students are given a topic and are to submit an essay of approx. 200 words.
The computer-assisted program is designed for adult learners. It is self-paced and flexible, allowing students to study when it suits their schedules. The instruction is individualized, guiding students to work only on areas that they need to study. An instructor is available to guide the student and propose study assignments.
Review for Michigan Tests of Basic Skills CSS 012.01
1 contact hour + fee
- There is no charge for the assessment. The assessment determines areas of strength and weakness. Once the areas of weakness are known, the student may decide to enroll in this review course to prepare for the tests.
- Students may enroll at any time. Once enrolled, students may use the
program as often as they like during the open hours of the Center for
Student Success. These hours are as follows:
M-T-W-R 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sundays and other hours by appointment.
- The program saves all work and results, when there is correct log in/out. Make an appointment for the first day, since passwords must be assigned. Please telephone the number below or e-mail susan_berendes-wood@jccmi.edu.
- Alternate telephone number for an appointment: Bethany at 517-796-8415.
The Center for Student Success
Walker Hall
Jackson Community College
Susan Berendes Wood, Instructor
517-787-0800 ext. 8303
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