Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1–Grade 6) (221/222/245)

Candidates who score within 0.5 standard error of measurement (SEM) of the passing score on a required NYSTCE test may apply for a waiver.

Note that there are four Multi-Subject tests available for four different grade levels. Each Multi-Subject test has three parts. Part Three is shared by all four Multi-Subject tests; therefore, if you are seeking more than one Multi-Subject certificate, you need to pass Part Three only once.

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Format	Computer-based test (CBT) Part One: Literacy and English Language Arts (221): 40 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item Part Two: Mathematics (222): 40 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item Part Three: Arts and Sciences (245): 40 selected-response items
Time	CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes Part One: 2 hours testing time Part Two: 2 hours, 15 minutes testing time Part Three: 1 hour testing time Parts One, Two, and Three taken together: 5 hours, 30 minutes (includes a 15-minute break between Parts One and Two) Read more about registering for one or more parts.
Test Dates	By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays) Check appointment availability .
Test Sites	Located in New York State and nationwide Find the nearest test center .
Passing Score	520 for each part; you must take and pass all three parts to qualify for certification in this field
Test Features	Standard 4-function calculators are provided on-screen during Part Two: Mathematics. Read the on-screen calculator instructions . Formulas
Test Fee	Part One: $59 Part Two: $59 Part Three: $43 Total if all three parts are taken together at one administration: $161 Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Score Reporting	For Parts One and Two: View score report dates. For Part Three: View score report dates. You will receive preliminary test results at the conclusion of your test appointment. Preliminary test results received at the test center are not acceptable substitutes for a score report.
Testing Policies	When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read the rules and policies now.
Alternative Testing Arrangements	Read about how to request alternative testing arrangements.
Prepare	Review preparation materials for this test.

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