Subtests Information

California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

Components

I.  Reading Section: 50 multiple choice questions.

II.  Mathematics Section: 50 multiple choice questions.

III.  Writing Section: 2 essays.

Passing Score: 41 scale score on each section.  Score of 123 total for all three sections.

California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)

Biological Sciences (Regular)

Subtest III: #120 Concentration Biology.  Passing score 220.

Biological Sciences (Specialized)

Subtest IV: #124 Specialization Biology.  Passing score 220.

Chemistry (Regular)

Subtest III: #121 Concentration Chemistry.  Passing score 220.

Chemistry (Specialized)

Subtest IV: #125 Specialization Chemistry.  Passing score 220.

Geosciences (Regular)

Subtest III: #122 Concentration Earth/Planetary Science.  Passing score 220.

Geosciences (Specialized)

Subtest IV: #126 Specialization Earth/Planetary Science.  Passing score 220.

Mathematics

Subtest III: #112 Calculus, and History of Mathematics.  Passing score 220.

Physics

Subtest III: #123Concentration Physics.  Passing score 220.

Physics (Specialized)