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Test Structure
Arabic (192/193/250/251)

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. 

Arabic (192/193)—Used Toward a Single Subject Teaching Credential 

CSET: Arabic consists of two separate subtests, each composed of constructed-response questions. Each subtest is scored separately.

Table outlining the test format, number of questions, time, and passing score.
Test Name CSET: Arabic (used toward a single subject teaching credential)
Test Code
  • Arabic Subtest I (test code 192)
  • Arabic Subtest II (test code 193)
Time
  • Subtest I: 2 hours 
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 6 constructed-response questions 
  • Subtest II: 7 constructed-response questions 
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest I: 100% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 100% constructed-response questions
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 General Linguistics none 1 short (focused)
I Linguistics of the Target Language  none 3 short (focused)
I Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions  none 1 extended
I Cultural Analysis and Comparisons none 1 extended
Subtest I Total none 4 short (focused)
2 extended 
II Language and Communication: Oral Expression  none 2 short (focused)
II Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension  none 2 short (focused)
II Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension   none 2 short (focused)
II Language and Communication: Written Expression  none 1 extended
Subtest II Total none 6 short (focused)
1 extended 

Arabic (193/250/251)—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: Arabic Subtests II*, IV, and V.

Table outlining the test format, number of questions, time, and passing score.
Test Name CSET: Arabic (used toward a bilingual authorization)
Test Code
  • Arabic Subtest II (test code 193)*
  • World Languages Subtest IV (test code 250) 
  • Arabic Subtest V (test code 251) 
Time
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 45 minutes 
  • Subtest IV: 1 hour and 15 minutes 
  • Subtest V: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Number of Questions
  • Subtest II: 7 constructed-response questions 
  • Subtest IV: 50 multiple-choice questions 
  • Subtest V: 5 constructed-response questions  
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest II: 100% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest IV: 100% multiple-choice questions
  • Subtest V: 100% constructed-response questions
Format Computer-based test (CBT)

*This Arabic Subtest II is the same Arabic Subtest II 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 Arabic or (2) you hold a three-year or higher degree from a foreign institution in which all instruction is delivered in Arabic 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 domain.
Subtest Domain Number of Multiple-Choice Questions Number of Constructed-Response Questions
II Language and Communication: Oral Expression  none 2 short (focused)
II Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension  none 2 short (focused)
II Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension   none 2 short (focused)
II Language and Communication: Written Expression  none 1 extended
Subtest II Total none 6 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 none 2 short (focused)
V Sociopolitical and Sociocultural Contexts  none 3 short (focused)
Subtest V Total none 5 short (focused)
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