Test Guide

Test Structure
Health Science (178/179/180) 

Introduction

CSET: Health Science 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: Health Science
Test Code	Subtest I (test code 178) Subtest II (test code 179) Subtest III (test code 180)
Time	Subtest I: 1 hour and 45 minutes Subtest II: 1 hour and 45 minutes Subtest III: 1 hour and 15 minutes or All 3 subtests in a single session: 4 hours and 45 minutes
Number of Questions	Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions Subtest III: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 constructed-response question
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score	Subtest I: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions Subtest II: 80% multiple-choice questions and 20% constructed-response questions Subtest III: 80% multiple-choice questions and 20% constructed-response question
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	Foundations of Health Education	10	1 extended
I	Human Growth and Development	10	none
I	Chronic and Communicable Diseases	20	1 short (focused)
Subtest I Total		40	1 extended 1 short (focused)
II	Nutrition and Fitness	15	1 short (focused)
II	Mental and Emotional Health	10	none
II	Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs	15	1 extended
Subtest II Total		40	1 short (focused) 1 extended
III	Family Life and Interpersonal Relationships	15	1 short (focused)
III	Consumer and Community Health	15	none
III	Environmental Health	10	none
Subtest III Total		40	1 short (focused)

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