CSET: Science

CSET: Science consists of 2 subtests:

Subtest I (test code 215)
Subtest II (test codes 217–220)

Life Sciences (test code 217)
Chemistry (test code 218)
Earth and Space Sciences (test code 219)
Physics (test code 220)

Subtest I covers general science content while Subtest II covers the candidate's area of concentration. A credential in this subject matter area authorizes teaching general and integrated science and the area of concentration. Science: Biological Sciences is the credential area for Life Sciences, and Science: Geosciences is the credential area for Earth and Space Sciences.

You may register to take any one subtest or Subtests I and II in a single test session.

Format

Computer-based test (CBT) only:

Subtest I: 100 multiple-choice questions and 4 constructed-response questions
Subtest II: 50 multiple-choice questions and 3 constructed-response questions

Content

Review the test structure for CSET: 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

Subtest I: 4 hours
Subtest II: 2 hours
Both subtests in a single session: 6 hours
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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 for Subtest I
$134 for Subtest II
$267 for both subtests taken together
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Passing Score

220 per subtest

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 Science. Read more links to a PDF .

A periodic table is provided to examinees taking Subtest I (215) and Subtest II Chemistry (218). A copy of the periodic table is available in the Sample Questions for each of these subtests.

A reference sheet containing constants, trigonometric functions, formulas, and notes is provided to examinees taking Subtest II Physics (220). A copy of these reference materials is available in the Sample Questions for this subtest.

Subtests I and II include 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 tutorials and preparation materials available for this test.

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