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What’s on the Test?
The CSET Mathematics test contains 108 questions, and you’ll be timed at 4.5 hours. Most of the questions are in your standard multiple-choice format, but nine of the questions are in a constructed-response format.
Don’t worry—you won’t have to do calculations in your head! You’ll be able to bring and use a graphing calculator for Subtest II.
The exam is split into three subtests, which you take separately.
SUBTEST I (211)
38 questions | 2.5 hours
Number and Quantity (11 questions)
- The real and complex number systems
- Number theory
Algebra (27 questions)
- Algebraic structures
- Polynomial equations and inequalities
- Functions
- Linear algebra
SUBTEST II (212)
38 questions | 2.5 hours
Geometry (27 questions)
- Plane Euclidean geometry
- Coordinate geometry
- Three-dimensional geometry
- Transformational geometry
Probability and Statistics (11 questions)
- Probability
- Statistics
SUBTEST III (213)
32 questions | 2 hours
Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Limits and continuity
- Derivatives and applications
- Integrals and applications
- Sequences and series
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 $99 for each subtest.
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How the Exam is Scored
The CSET Mathematics 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 Mathematics exam?
The exam contains 108 questions.
What is the time limit for the CSET Mathematics exam?
The full exam is timed at 4.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the CSET Mathematics exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 220 on each subtest to pass the full exam.
How much does the CSET Mathematics exam cost?
The testing fee is $99 per subtest.