Test Guide
Test Structure
Foundational-Level General Science (215)
Introduction
CSET: Foundational-Level General Science consists of Subtest I, which is composed of both multiple-choice and constructed-response questions.
A Single Subject Teaching Credential in Foundational-Level General Science authorizes teaching only in general, introductory, and integrated science (integrated science through Grade 8 only).
The structure of the examination is shown in the tables below.
| Test Name | CSET: Foundational-Level General Science |
|---|---|
| Test Code | Subtest I (test code 215) |
| Time | 4 hours |
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions and 4 constructed-response questions |
| Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score | 80% multiple-choice questions and 20% constructed-response questions |
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
Test Structure
Candidates verifying subject matter competence by examination for a credential in Foundational-Level General Science are required to take and pass Subtest I only.
| Subtest | Domain | Number of Multiple-Choice Questions | Number of Constructed-Response Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | |
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