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Test Structure
Multiple Subjects (101/214/225)

Introduction

CSET: Multiple Subjects 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: Multiple Subjects
Test Code
  • Subtest I (test code 101)
  • Subtest II (test code 214)
  • Subtest III (test code 225)
Time
  • Subtest I: 3 hours
  • Subtest II: 3 hours
  • Subtest III: 2 hours and 15 minutes
    or
  • All 3 subtests in a single session: 5 hours
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 52 multiple-choice questions and 4 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 52 multiple-choice questions and 4 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest III: 39 multiple-choice questions and 3 constructed-response questions
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest I: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest III: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% 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 Reading, Language, and Literature 26 2 short (focused)
I History and Social Science 26 2 short (focused)
Subtest I Total 52 4 short (focused)
II Science 26 2 short (focused)
II Mathematics 26 2 short (focused)
Subtest II Total 52 4 short (focused)
III Physical Education 13 1 short (focused)
III Human Development 13 1 short (focused)
III Visual and Performing Arts 13 1 short (focused)
Subtest III Total 39 3 short (focused)
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