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What’s on the Test?
The CSET Home Economics test contains 127 questions, and you’ll be timed at 5 hours. Most of the questions are in your standard multiple-choice format, but seven of the questions are in a constructed-response format.
The exam is split into three subtests, which you can choose to take separately or together.
SUBTEST I (181)
41 questions | 1.5 hours
Personal, Family, and Child Development
- Personal, interpersonal, and family relationships
- Parenting
- Child development and education
SUBTEST II (182)
42 questions | 1.5 hours
Nutrition, Foods, and Hospitality
- Food and nutritional science
- Food preparation and hospitality
SUBTEST III (183)
44 questions | 2 hours
Fashion and Textiles (13 questions)
- Fashion influences
- Wardrobe management
- Fibers, fabrics, and finishes
- Apparel construction
Housing and Interior Design (13 questions)
- Housing
- Interior design
- Furnishings
Consumer Education (18 questions)
- Personal and family resources
- Consumer rights and responsibilities
- Economic systems
- Personal finances
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create an NES account on their website. You can then register for the exam via your account.
The testing fee is $297 for the full exam. If you choose to split each subtest into their own sessions, each subtest costs $99.
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How the Exam is Scored
The CSET Home Economics test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score ranging from 100 to 300.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
Retaking the Exam
If you don’t get the score you want on your first try, that’s okay! You can take the exam again after a mandatory 45-day waiting period.
FAQs
How many questions are on the CSET Home Economics exam?
The exam contains 127 questions.
What is the time limit for the CSET Home Economics exam?
The full exam is timed at 5 hours.
What is the passing score for the CSET Home Economics exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 220 on all three subtests to pass the full exam.
How much does the CSET Home Economics exam cost?
The testing fee for the full exam is $297.