MTEL History/Social Science (73) Study Guide 2026–2027 | Massachusetts Teacher Certification Exam Prep

A complete study guide for the MTEL History/Social Science (73) test, written for Massachusetts teacher candidates preparing for the history and social science subject matter test.

What's Inside:

• Full content review organized by the official subareas: World History, U.S. History (including Massachusetts history), World Geography and Economics, and Civic Life and Government (including Massachusetts state and local government)
• Social science skills section: historical thinking, sourcing and corroboration, research and data literacy, and instructional practices for history and social science
• Open-response section with scoring criteria, a step-by-step method, and two practice assignments with model outlines
• Comparison tables and charts for river valley civilizations, Reformation movements, sectional compromises, the Reconstruction Amendments, fiscal and monetary policy, and more
• 2 full-length practice tests with 200 multiple-choice questions, weighted 25 per subarea like the real test
• Detailed answer explanations for every question
• Exam overview, 2-, 4-, and 6-week study schedules, FAQs, and test-taking strategies

Format:

• Digital PDF, instant download
• Printable US Letter pages

This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or Pearson.