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Test Structure
Health Science (178/179/180) 

Introduction

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

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

Table outlining the test format, number of questions, time, and passing score.
Test Name CSET: Health Science
Test Code
  • Subtest I (test code 178)
  • Subtest II (test code 179)
  • Subtest III (test code 180)
Time
  • Subtest I: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Subtest III: 1 hour and 15 minutes
    or
  • All 3 subtests in a single session: 4 hours and 45 minutes
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest III: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 constructed-response question
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 questions
  • Subtest III: 80% multiple-choice questions and 20% constructed-response question
Format Computer-based test (CBT) 

Test Structure

Table outlining test content subject weighting by domain.
Subtest Domain Number of Multiple-Choice Questions Number of Constructed-Response Questions
I Foundations of Health Education  10 1 extended
I Human Growth and Development 10 none
I Chronic and Communicable Diseases 20 1 short (focused)
Subtest I Total 40 1 extended
1 short (focused)
II Nutrition and Fitness 15 1 short (focused)
II Mental and Emotional Health 10 none
II Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs 15 1 extended
Subtest II Total 40 1 short (focused)
1 extended
III Family Life and Interpersonal Relationships 15 1 short (focused)
III Consumer and Community Health 15 none
III Environmental Health 10 none
Subtest III Total 40 1 short (focused)

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