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Test Structure
Spanish (145/146/147/250/258)

Introduction

The World Languages subtests taken toward a Single Subject Teaching Credential differ from the subtests taken toward a Bilingual Authorization. For more information on certification requirements, see Tests Used Toward Certification.

The structure of the examination is shown in the tables below.

Spanish (145/146/147)—Used Toward a Single Subject Teaching Credential

CSET: Spanish consists of three separate subtests, each composed of both multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. Each subtest is scored separately.

Table outlining the test code, time, number of questions, and format.
Test Name CSET: Spanish (used toward a single subject teaching credential)
Test Code
  • Spanish Subtest I (test code 145)
  • Spanish Subtest II (test code 146)
  • Spanish Subtest III (test code 147)
Time
  • Subtest I: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Subtest III: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and 3 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 constructed-response question
  • Subtest III: 30 multiple-choice questions and 6 constructed-response questions
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest I: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 80% multiple-choice questions and 20% constructed-response question
  • Subtest III: 50% multiple-choice questions and 50% constructed-response questions
Format Computer-based test (CBT)

Test Structure

Table outlining test content subject weighting by subtest and domain.
Subtest Domain Number of Multiple-Choice Questions Number of Constructed-Response Questions
I General Linguistics 15 1 short (focused)
I Linguistics of the Target Language 25 2 short (focused)
Subtest I Total 40 3 short (focused)
II Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions 20 1 extended
II Cultural Analysis and Comparisons 20
Subtest II Total 40 1 extended
III Language and Communication: Oral Expression none 2 short (focused)
III Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension 15 1 short (focused)
III Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension 15 1 short (focused)
III Language and Communication: Written Expression none 1 short (focused)
1 extended
Subtest III Total 30 5 short (focused)
1 extended

Spanish (147/250/258)—Used Toward a Bilingual Authorization

Effective fall 2007, specific CSET: World Languages subtests replaced Tests 4, 5, and 6 of the BCLAD Examinations as the required assessments for individuals who wish to use the exam route to earn a Bilingual Authorization. For more information refer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) website at www.ctc.ca.gov or the California Educator Credentialing Examinations website at www.ctcexams.nesinc.com.

To verify competence in the knowledge and skill areas necessary for effective teaching of English learners for the Bilingual Authorization, candidates must pass CSET: Spanish Subtests III*, IV, and V.

Table outlining the test code, time, number of questions, and format.
Test Name CSET: Spanish (used toward a bilingual authorization)
Test Code
  • Spanish Subtest III (test code 147)*
  • World Languages Subtest IV (test code 250)
  • Spanish Subtest V (test code 258)
Time
  • Subtest III: 2 hours and 15 minutes
  • Subtest IV: 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Subtest V: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Number of Questions
  • Subtest III: 30 multiple-choice questions and 6 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest IV: 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Subtest V: 50 multiple-choice questions
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest III: 50% multiple-choice questions and 50% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest IV: 100% multiple-choice questions
  • Subtest V: 100% multiple-choice questions
Format Computer-based test (CBT)

*This Spanish Subtest III is the same Spanish Subtest III that can be used toward the Single Subject Teaching Credential. Passage of this subtest is not required if (1) you hold a valid, non-emergency Single Subject or Standard Secondary Teaching Credential with a major in Spanish or (2) you hold a three-year or higher degree from a foreign institution in which all instruction is delivered in Spanish and the institution is equivalent in status to a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

Test Structure

Table outlining test content subject weighting by subtest and domain.
Subtest Domain Number of Multiple-Choice Questions Number of Constructed-Response Questions
III Language and Communication: Oral Expression none 2 short (focused)
III Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension 15 1 short (focused)
III Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension 15 1 short (focused)
III Language and Communication: Written Expression none 1 short (focused)
1 extended
Subtest III Total 30 5 short (focused)
1 extended
IV Bilingual Education and Bilingualism 12 none
IV Intercultural Communication 13 none
IV Instruction and Assessment 25 none
Subtest IV Total 50 none
V Geographic and Historical Contexts 20 none
V Sociopolitical and Sociocultural Contexts 30 none
Subtest V Total 50 none
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