ABCTE Mathematics and PTK Exam Study Guide 2027–2028 | American Board Math Teacher Certification Prep, 200 Practice Questions (PDF)

Prepare for both exams American Board (ABCTE) mathematics certification requires: the Mathematics subject-area exam and the Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) exam. One complete study guide, organized by the official Mathematics domains and PTK domains, with two practice tests weighted like the real exams.

What's Inside

• Exam overview for both exams: Mathematics (125 multiple-choice questions in 240 minutes, no calculator, no on-screen formula sheet, Proficient 272 and Distinguished 340 on the 500 scale) and PTK (100 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes plus a 60-minute writing task, passing 257 of 500 and 4 of 6), delivery, results, retakes and fees

• Mathematics review in 8 sections following the seven official domains: Number Sense; Algebra and Functions (linear equations, inequalities, lines and systems; functions, polynomials, rational and radical expressions, quadratics, exponents and logarithms, sequences, the binomial theorem and conic sections); Geometry and Measurement; Trigonometry; Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis; Linear Algebra; and Calculus

• PTK review in 5 sections following the four official domains: Instructional Design, Effective Instructional Delivery, Classroom Management and Organization, and Assessment, plus diverse learners, laws and professional responsibility

• The PTK writing task: what it rewards, the suggested time plan, letter format and tone, two model response outlines and a checklist

• Formulas to Know tables for the no-calculator exam, worked examples done by hand, No-Calculator Strategies, Student Misconceptions, Exam Tips, Common Traps, Classroom Scenarios and Key Takeaways

• 158 quick-reference tables plus charts and diagrams: domain weight charts, parabola forms, special right triangles, the unit circle, the empirical rule, vector addition, Riemann sums, backward design and the data-use cycle

• 4-, 8- and 12-week study schedules, FAQs, a final review checklist and test-taking strategies

• 2 practice tests of 100 questions each (200 questions total), every test 60 Mathematics + 40 PTK questions weighted by the official domains, with a complete answer key and an explanation for every question

Format

• Instant digital download (PDF), 8.5 × 11 in, 324 pages

• Clickable table of contents

• Print it or study on a tablet, laptop or phone

Good to know: this guide covers both exams American Board mathematics certification requires, the Mathematics subject-area exam and the Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) exam. A Mathematics-only edition (without the PTK sections) is also available.

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This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) or Pearson VUE.