MTAC Certification and Examination 2

Question 1

How often must MTAC-certified teachers renew their certification to remain in good standing?

Accepted Answer

Every two years

Answer

Every year

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Every three years

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Every five years

Question 2

Which organization administers the Certificate of Merit (CM) program in California?

Accepted Answer

Music Teachers' Association of California

Answer

California Department of Education

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Music Teachers National Association

Answer

Royal Conservatory of Music

Question 3

At which CM level does a student first encounter sight-reading as a graded component?

Accepted Answer

Level 2

Answer

Preparatory

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Level 1

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Level 3

Question 4

What happens if a CM student does not pass one section of the evaluation?

Accepted Answer

They may retake only the failed section at a makeup evaluation

Answer

They must retake the entire exam the following year

Answer

They receive a partial certificate for passed sections only

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Their enrollment is suspended for one cycle

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the MTAC Branch Evaluation held before the state CM evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To screen and prepare students for the statewide evaluation

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To assign teachers a performance rating

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To certify branch officers

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To satisfy continuing education requirements

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a discipline offered under the MTAC Certificate of Merit program?

Accepted Answer

Orchestral Conducting

Answer

Piano

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Voice

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Guitar

Question 7

A teacher wants to enter students in CM but has not yet joined MTAC. What is the first required step?

Accepted Answer

Become an Active member of an MTAC branch

Answer

Submit student repertoire lists directly to the branch

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Pass the MTAC Teacher Competency Exam

Answer

Obtain a California teaching credential