Certification and Examination Flashcards
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How often must MTAC-certified teachers renew their certification to remain in good standing?
Answer: Every two years
MTAC certification renewal is required every two years to maintain active standing.
Which organization administers the Certificate of Merit (CM) program in California?
Answer: Music Teachers' Association of California
The Certificate of Merit program is administered statewide by MTAC.
At which CM level does a student first encounter sight-reading as a graded component?
Answer: Level 2
Sight-reading becomes a formally graded component of the CM evaluation beginning at Level 2.
What happens if a CM student does not pass one section of the evaluation?
Answer: They may retake only the failed section at a makeup evaluation
Students who fail a single section may retake that section at a designated makeup evaluation rather than repeating the full exam.
What is the primary purpose of the MTAC Branch Evaluation held before the state CM evaluation?
Answer: To screen and prepare students for the statewide evaluation
Branch evaluations serve as a preparatory screening step that readies students for the official statewide Certificate of Merit evaluation.
Which of the following is NOT a discipline offered under the MTAC Certificate of Merit program?
Answer: Orchestral Conducting
Orchestral conducting is not a Certificate of Merit discipline; CM covers piano, voice, guitar, violin, and other instrument tracks.
A teacher wants to enter students in CM but has not yet joined MTAC. What is the first required step?
Answer: Become an Active member of an MTAC branch
Only Active MTAC members in good standing are eligible to enroll students in the Certificate of Merit program.