MTEL General Curriculum Math Flashcards
MTEL General Curriculum Math Flashcards: a free, printable set covering the topics you will see on the test, with answer keys included, so you can practice each topic one skill at a time and check your own work before test day.
Free MTEL General Curriculum Math review
Lock in every key MTEL General Curriculum Math formula, term, and concept with a free, interactive flashcard deck covering numbers, fractions and percents, ratios and proportions, exponents and roots, algebra, coordinate geometry, geometry, data and probability.
Each card shows the rule or definition, a short explanation, and many include a quick diagram. Flip a card, filter by topic or card type, shuffle, and mark what you know so the cards you miss come back for review.
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What These MTEL General Curriculum Math Flashcards Cover
This free deck collects the formulas, key terms, and concepts students use across the whole MTEL General Curriculum Math course, organized into 9 topics. Use the dropdown to study one topic at a time, or shuffle the full deck for mixed review before a test.
| Topic | Cards | What students review |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers | 12 cards | Integers, factors, primes, GCF and LCM, order of operations. |
| Fractions & Percents | 8 cards | Fraction operations, percent of a number, percent of change, conversions. |
| Ratios & Proportions | 5 cards | Ratios, proportions, unit conversion, simple interest, average speed. |
| Exponents & Roots | 9 cards | Exponent rules, square roots, radicals, scientific notation. |
| Algebra | 14 cards | Equations, like terms, FOIL, factoring, the quadratic formula, inequalities. |
| Coordinate Geometry | 6 cards | Slope, line equations, distance and midpoint, parallel and perpendicular. |
| Geometry | 17 cards | Area, perimeter, volume, the Pythagorean theorem, angle rules. |
| Data & Probability | 8 cards | Mean, median, mode, range, probability, and counting. |
| Test Facts | 4 cards | Test format, question types, and calculator policy. |
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NumbersFractions & PercentsRatios & ProportionsExponents & RootsAlgebraCoordinate GeometryGeometryData & ProbabilityTest Facts
Numbers
12 cards. Integers, real numbers, absolute value, factors and primes, GCF and LCM, order of operations, the distributive property, and factorials.
Fractions & Percents
8 cards. Converting mixed numbers and improper fractions, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, percent of a number, percent of change, and fraction, decimal, and percent conversions.
Ratios & Proportions
5 cards. Ratios, proportions, unit conversions, simple interest, and average speed.
Exponents & Roots
9 cards. The exponent rules, including product, quotient, power, zero, negative, and fractional exponents, plus square roots, simplifying radicals, and scientific notation.
Algebra
14 cards. Variables and expressions, solving one and two step equations, combining like terms, FOIL and special products, factoring, the quadratic formula, systems, and inequalities.
Coordinate Geometry
6 cards. Slope, slope-intercept and point-slope form, the distance and midpoint formulas, and parallel and perpendicular lines.
Geometry
17 cards. Area, perimeter, and volume formulas for common shapes, the Pythagorean theorem and triples, angle rules, and polygon interior angles.
Data & Probability
8 cards. Mean, median, mode, and range, the probability of an event, the probability of A and B, the counting principle, and finding a missing value from a mean.
Test Facts
4 cards. Quick facts about the MTEL General Curriculum Math test, the math question types, and the calculator policy.
How to Use These MTEL General Curriculum Math Flashcards
1
Pick one topic
Use the topic dropdown instead of facing all 83 cards at once. Start with the topics you find hardest.
2
Flip, then mark
Read the front, say the rule or definition out loud, then flip. Mark Know it only when you can explain it, not just recognize it.
3
Practice right away
After a set, solve a few problems that use those rules. Flashcards build recall; worked practice turns them into test-day tools.
Best Order for Studying
If the deck feels like a lot, study the foundational topics first, such as numbers, fractions and percents, and exponents, then move on to algebra, geometry, and data, and review the test facts last. This moves from the skills every other topic builds on to the ones that appear in specific problem types.
Most Important Formulas and Facts to Know First
- Order of operations: the sequence that keeps every calculation consistent.
- Exponent rules: product, quotient, power, zero, and negative exponents.
- Fraction operations: and converting between fractions, decimals, and percents.
- Percent of a number and percent of change: the backbone of word problems.
- Slope and slope-intercept form: for reading and writing linear graphs.
- Area, perimeter, and volume: the core geometry formulas.
- The Pythagorean theorem: for right triangles and distance.
- Factoring and the quadratic formula: for solving quadratics.
- Mean, median, mode, and range: the four measures that summarize data.
- Probability of an event: favorable outcomes over total outcomes.
Common Mistakes These Cards Help Fix
- Ignoring order of operations and simply working left to right.
- Adding or subtracting fractions without a common denominator.
- Confusing area with perimeter, or surface area with volume.
- Flipping an inequality sign at the wrong time, instead of only when multiplying or dividing by a negative.
- Mixing up mean, median, and mode.
- Treating a negative exponent as a negative number instead of a reciprocal.
- Applying the Pythagorean theorem to triangles that are not right triangles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2?
MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 is the mathematics subtest of the Massachusetts General Curriculum test for elementary and special education candidates. It covers number sense and operations, functions and algebra, geometry and measurement, and statistics and probability, with an emphasis on explaining ideas to children. Check the official MTEL site for the current format.
What is MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 1?
MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 1 is the multi-subject part of the test, covering language arts, history and social science, and science and technology. Math is not part of Subtest 1; it is tested separately in Subtest 2. Many candidates schedule the two subtests on different days so they can focus their study time.
Is there an MTEL General Curriculum math practice test?
Yes, MTEL General Curriculum math practice tests are available, including an official practice test for the mathematics subtest on the MTEL website. Take it under timed conditions, then group your misses by topic. If ratios, unit conversions or average speed questions cost you points, drill the ratios and proportions cards in this deck each day.
Is there an MTEL General Curriculum study guide PDF?
Yes, the MTEL website posts test objectives and preparation materials for the General Curriculum test, and several published study guides are available. Print the math objectives as a checklist. Use a study guide for explanations and these 83 flashcards for quick recall, from GCF and LCM to the Pythagorean theorem, a² + b² = c².
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