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ILTS Elementary Education 702 Pass Rate, Format & Study Guide

A real reference for anyone preparing for the ILTS Elementary Education (Grades K-6) (702) — Illinois Licensure Testing System, Illinois State Board of Education exam — pass rate, retake policy, how it's scored, and a practical study timeline. This is independent reference content, not a sales page: everything below is sourced from ILTS Elementary Education 702's own certifying body.

What the ILTS Elementary Education 702 exam is

ILTS Elementary Education (Grades K-6) (702) has 210 multiple-choice questions in six testlets, with five hours and 45 minutes for all six (ILTS test page). You pass with a cumulative score of at least 240 and the minimum required score on each testlet. This portal's 210-question mock exam follows the six testlets and their weights.

Why it matters

Passing test 702 is required for the Illinois Professional Educator License with an elementary (K-6) endorsement.

Who this exam is for

Illinois elementary teacher candidates and out-of-state teachers adding the K-6 endorsement.

Pass rate

The certifying body does not publicly publish an official pass rate for this exam. Be wary of third-party sites citing a specific number here — treat any pass-rate claim you see elsewhere for this exam as unverified.

If you don't pass — retake policy

You can retake individual testlets; Pearson sets the waiting period, so check the ILTS testing policies before you reschedule.

How it's scored

You need a cumulative score of at least 240 and the minimum required score on each testlet; the testlet minimums are not published. Format: 210 multiple-choice questions in six testlets, 345 minutes in total. No official pass rate is available for this exam, so none is quoted here.

Format at a glance

Format: 210 multiple-choice questions in six testlets · 5 hours 45 minutes for all six · computer-based
Real exam cost: $150 for all six testlets in one appointment, or $25 per individual testlet (ILTS test page)

ILTS Elementary Education (Grades K-6) (702) has 210 multiple-choice questions in six testlets, with five hours and 45 minutes for all six (ILTS test page). You pass with a cumulative score of at least 240 and the minimum required score on each testlet. This portal's 210-question mock exam follows the six testlets and their weights. 210 multiple-choice questions in six testlets · 5 hours 45 minutes for all six · computer-based. You need a cumulative score of at least 240 and the minimum required score on each testlet; the testlet minimums are not published.

  • Foundations of Literacy (K-6)19.1%
  • English Language Arts and Biliteracy Skills (K-6)19.1%
  • Mathematics (K-6)19.1%
  • Science (K-6)14.3%
  • Social Studies (K-6)14.3%
  • Arts, Health, and Physical Development (K-6)14.3%

Full eligibility requirements and everything the ILTS Elementary Education 702 study portal includes is on the ILTS Elementary Education 702 product page.

What each domain actually tests

The content outline spreads questions across 6 areas: Foundations of Literacy (K-6) (19.1%); English Language Arts and Biliteracy Skills (K-6) (19.1%); Mathematics (K-6) (19.1%); Science (K-6) (14.3%); Social Studies (K-6) (14.3%); Arts, Health, and Physical Development (K-6) (14.3%).

Eligibility requirements, in full

Your preparation program and ISBE set when you need test 702 for the K-6 endorsement. Anyone may register for the test with Pearson.

What it actually costs

$150 for all six testlets or $25 per testlet (ILTS test page). ISBE fees are separate.

Keeping the credential — maintenance & recertification

This guide does not cover license renewal; check ISBE for professional development requirements.

How to actually prepare

Start with the heaviest areas of the content outline: Foundations of Literacy (K-6) (19.1%); English Language Arts and Biliteracy Skills (K-6) (19.1%); Mathematics (K-6) (19.1%). Then work through the remaining areas, and finish with timed full-length practice runs of 210 questions in one sitting.

What's changing (2026)

Content outlines, fees and passing standards change; this guide follows the official documents listed under Verification as of October 2026. Check ISBE and Pearson before you register.

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