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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 doc

Dates

By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays). Check appointment availability link opens in a new window

Session Length

4 hours
15 additional minutes is 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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Notes

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

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 doc and the hand-draw tutorial video link 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

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

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