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Test Structure
English Language Development (205/206/207)

Introduction

CSET: English Language Development 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: English Language Development
Test Code
  • Subtest I (test code 205)
  • Subtest II (test code 206)
  • Subtest III (test code 207)
Time
  • Subtest I: 2 hours and 15 minutes 
  • Subtest II: 2 hours 
  • Subtest III: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 44 multiple-choice questions and 3 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 32 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest III: 24 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest I: 50% multiple-choice questions and 50% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 50% multiple-choice questions and 50% constructed-response questions
  • 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 domain.
Subtest Domain Number of Multiple-Choice Questions Number of Constructed-Response Questions
I Knowledge of English Learners in California and the United States  10 1 short (focused)
I Applied Linguistics 34 2 short (focused)
Subtest I Total 44 3 short (focused)
II Cultural Foundations  17 1 short (focused)
II Foundations of English Learner Education in California and the United States 15 1 extended
Subtest II Total 32 1 short (focused)
1 extended 
III Principles of ELD Instruction and Assessment to Promote Receptive and Productive Language Proficiency  24 2 short (focused)
Subtest III Total 24 2 short (focused)
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