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Test Structure
Home Economics (181/182/183) 

Introduction

CSET: Home Economics 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 Home Economics
Test Code
  • Subtest I (test code 181)
  • Subtest II (test code 182)
  • Subtest III (test code 183)
Time
  • Subtest I: 1 hour and 30 minutes 
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 30 minutes 
  • Subtest III: 2 hours
    or
  • All 3 subtests in a single session: 5 hours
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 constructed-response question
  • Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest III: 40 multiple-choice questions and 4 constructed-response questions
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest I: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response question
  • 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 Personal, Family, and Child Development 40 1 extended
Subtest I Total 40 1 extended
II Nutrition, Foods, and Hospitality 40 2 short (focused)
Subtest II Total 40 2 short (focused)
III Fashion and Textiles 12 1 short (focused)
III Housing and Interior Design 12 1 short (focused)
III Consumer Education 16 2 short (focused)
Subtest III Total 40 4 short (focused)
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