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CBEST (Math) Study Guide

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Welcome to the first personalized study guide tailored to your unique learning path. Access engaging content, practice tests, and test-taking strategies to ace the CBEST Cbest Mathematics exam. Our subscription includes access to the entire CBEST catalog, plus a money-back guarantee!

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Discover Your Strengths and Weaknesses Using a Diagnostic Test

Our study guide is uniquely arranged based on your diagnostic assessment that you take at the beginning of every study guide. We take the data of your strengths and weaknesses, along with the weighting of each area on the exam, to create a custom study plan and experience, just for you.

Learn Your Way, with a Personalized Learning Path

Our curriculum is written by teachers who have been in your shoes and passed these exams. It is then personalized based on the results from your diagnostic, so your studying what’s most important first. Our curriculum contains test-aligned instructional content, flashcards, and videos that are fun and engaging (finally)! No more old outdated video content like other test prep providers.

Assess Your Knowledge with Dynamic Quizzes

Your check for understanding is tested with quizzes for every concept. And since our study guides are “smart”, as we find areas of improvement, we’ll continue testing you on the concepts you need to focus on the most.

Feel Confident on Test Day, with Timed Practice Tests

The study guide includes three full-length practice tests. These tests are designed to mimic the real exam, meaning they have the same numbers of questions and time limit as the real exam. Scoring above a 90% unlocks your money-back guarantee.

We guarantee you’ll pass your exam after using our CBEST Mathematics study guide. If you don’t, we’ll give you your money back!

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CBEST Mathematics Study Guide Format

The CBEST Mathematics study guide includes instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 800+ practice questions. The study guide covers 6 concepts including Measurement, Statistics, Probability and much more!

What Concepts are Covered in the CBEST Mathematics Study Guide?

The CBEST Mathematics study guide consists of the following concepts:

Concept Number of Lessons Practice Questions
Measurement 9 97
Statistics 9 104
Probability 4 32
Algebra 10 141
Arithmetic 21 105
Number Sense 7 135

Each concept includes instructional content and videos to ensure you understand that topic. They also come with practice questions so you can test yourself on the information you just learned.

How to Use the Study Guide

You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content,  gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test. You will have three attempts at taking the practice test.

Is the Study Guide Test-Aligned?

Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the CBEST Mathematics exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company. We then work with content and teaching experts to distill down what test-takers need to know. No matter where you are in the study guide, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.

Benefits of Using the Study Guide

The CBEST Mathematics study guide was created to help you pass your CBEST Mathematics exam. The comprehensive study guide provides you with all the information and study resources you need to be successful on test day!

The CBEST Mathematics exam assesses your knowledge and skill in math related areas  . Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!

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CBEST Mathematics Quick Facts

Test Breakdown:

The Mathematics exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, which you will have 2 hours to complete. The test assesses your knowledge of the following skill areas:

  1.     Estimation, Measurement, and Statistical principles
  2.     Computation and Problem Solving
  3.     Numerical and Graphic Relationships

Check out our full exam overview to learn more about the exam’s format.

Cost

$30 per section

(Candidates must register and pay for each section separately.)

What to Bring

To take the CBEST, you must present an originalgovernment-issuedvalid (non-expired) identification that has your photograph, full name, and signature. Make sure to bring the ID with you on the day of the test to the testing center. For most test-takers, a valid driver’s license or United States Passport is a valid ID.

Dates and Locations

By appointment, year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays). Test appointments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and seating is limited. You can check for availability appointments here.

Scoring

Each CBEST section (math, reading, and writing) is graded on a scale from 20 to 80, with a scaled score of 41 to pass each section. To pass the entire test, you must score 123 or higher. It is possible to pass the CBEST with a scaled score on one or two sections as low as 37, provided that the total score is 123 or higher.

To learn more about the exam’s scoring check out our full scoring guide.

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With over 60 years of combined teaching experience and advanced degrees, our education experts work countless hours to methodically evaluate the content and condense it down to test-aligned study guides guaranteed to help you pass.

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Our exceptional Customer Care team is here to help you pass. We focus on providing the best possible customer experience. We are sincere in our goal to help test-takers who wish to become teachers. Our professionalism, patience, and people-first attitude are available to you by phone and email, allowing you to connect with us.

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CBEST Mathematics FAQs

Do I get a break during the CBEST Mathematics exam?

You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.

How do I pass the CBEST Mathematics test?

To pass the CBEST Mathematics exam, you must first understand what is on the exam and what you will be expected to know. Once you identify areas of weakness, you can begin targeting those areas with instructional content and practice questions.

How long will the CBEST Mathematics exam take me?

The full test is 2 hours, but expect to be at the testing site longer. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment time to get checked in.

How hard is the CBEST Mathematics test?

According to the Annual Report on the Passing Rates of Commission-Approved Examinations from 2015-16 to 2019-20, the first-time passing rate for all three sections for the CBEST is about 82%.

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