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CSET: Foundational-Level General Science

CSET: Foundational-Level General Science consists of Subtest I (test code 215).

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).

Format
Computer-based test (CBT) only:
100 multiple-choice questions and 4 constructed-response questions
Content
Review the test structure for CSET: Foundational-Level General Science links to a PDF.
Dates
By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays). Check appointment availability opens in a new window.
Session Length
4 hours
15 additional minutes are provided to complete a nondisclosure agreement and tutorial. Any time taken for breaks is considered part of your available testing time.
Locations
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Fees
$133
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Passing Score
220
Test Results
Test results are available within 7 weeks of testing.
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Policies and Rules
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Before you test, review the list of materials that are prohibited at the test center.
Notes

An on-screen scientific calculator is provided to examinees for CSET Foundational-Level General Science. Read more links to a PDF.

A periodic table is provided to examinees taking CSET Foundational-Level General Science. A copy of the periodic table is available in the Sample Questions for each of these subtests.

CSET Foundational-Level General Science includes one or more assignments that allow you to handwrite and scan responses. See scanning instructions links to a PDF and the hand-draw tutorial video opens in a new window for information on how to use a response sheet for handwritten responses. (The instructions will be available during testing.)

Preparation
View the preparation materials available for this test.



Tests may include questions that are evaluated for future administrations and do not affect a candidate's score.

Score Delay

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing is scheduled to set the passing standards for CSET: Foundational-Level General Science at its October 26–27, 2017 meeting. If the passing standards are set at that meeting, test results will be released within three weeks of the meeting.


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