1.  CSET -- adopted by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to evaluate subject- matter competence of applicants for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.  Replaces the Multiple Subjects Assessment Test (MSAT).

2.  Emphasis is on subject matter.  Therefore, CSET is more like a final exam rather than an aptitude test.

3.  No penalty for guessing.

4.  Non programmable calculator will be provided at test site.  Must return after the test.

5.  CSET covers 8 Areas:

  A. Subtest 1 – Reading, Language, and Literature
  B. Subtest 2 -- Science and Mathematics
  C. Subtest 3 – Physical Education, Human Development, Visual and Performing Arts

6.  Two Basic Questions:  Multiple Choice (MC) – Short Constructed Response (SCR) (paragraph to short essay responses):

  A. Subtest 1 – 52 (MC) – 4 (SCR)
  B. Subtest 2 – 52  (“ “)  – 4 (“ “ “)
  C. Subtest 3 --39 (“ “)  -- 3 (“ “ “)
  D. Total…….143 ……..11
  E. MC = 70%; SCR = 30%
  F. To pass each subtest, you need 65-70% correct for MC and an average score of about 2 on the SCR.

7.  Total test time----5 hours.

8.  Scoring:  Each subtest is scored from 100 – 300, with minimum pass being 220.

  A.  Need not retake a passed section
  B.  You may register for a single subtest or take all 3
  C.  You have 5 hours regardless of how many sections you attempt

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