Test Guide

Test Structure
Writing Skills (142)

Introduction

CSET: Writing Skills is composed of two constructed-response questions that assess a candidate’s ability to write effectively.

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: Writing Skills
Test Code	Writing Skills (test code 142)
Time	1 hour and 30 minutes
Number of Questions	2 constructed-response questions
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score	100% constructed-response questions
Format	Computer-based test (CBT)

Test Structure

Table outlining test content subject weighting by domain.

Domain	Number of Multiple-Choice Questions	Number of Constructed-Response Questions*
Expository Writing	none	1
Expressive Writing	none	1
Total	none	2

*One of the constructed-response questions asks candidates to analyze a given situation or statement. The other asks candidates to write about a specified personal experience. Candidates are not expected to demonstrate any specialized knowledge in their responses.

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