Test Guide
Test Structure
Science (215/217–220)
Introduction
CSET: Science consists of two 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.
Test Name | CSET: Science |
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Number of Questions |
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Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score |
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Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
Test Structure
Subtest I covers general science content while Subtest II covers the candidate's area of concentration. A credential in this subject matter area authorizes teaching general and integrated science and the area of concentration. Science: Biological Sciences is the credential area for Life Sciences, and Science: Geosciences is the credential area for Earth and Space Sciences.
Subtest | Domain | Number of Multiple-Choice Questions | Number of Constructed-Response Questions |
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I | Scientific Practices, Engineering Design and Applications, and Crosscutting Concepts | 33 | 1 short (focused) |
I | Physical Sciences | 23 | 1 short (focused) |
I | Life Sciences | 22 | 1 short (focused) |
I | Earth and Space Sciences | 22 | 1 short (focused) |
Subtest I Total | 100 | 4 short (focused) | |
II | One of the following concentration areas, each with the designated number of questions: | ||
II | • Life Sciences | 50 | 3 short (focused) |
II | • Chemistry | 50 | 3 short (focused) |
II | • Earth and Space Sciences | 50 | 3 short (focused) |
II | • Physics | 50 | 3 short (focused) |
Subtest II Total | 50 | 3 short (focused) |
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