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CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) Scoring Guide

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If you plan to teach elementary school or special education in California, you’ve probably heard of the CSET: Multiple Subjects test. As you may know, you must pass this exam to earn your teaching credential. The exam has three separate subtests, including Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101), each of which are critical to passing the CSET: Multiple Subjects test as a whole. Therefore, it’s important to understand the scoring system of the CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) exam. If you know what it takes to pass, you’ll be able to prepare more effectively.

To give you a leg up, this article will cover all you need to know about CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) exam scoring.

Overview of the CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) Scoring Guide: 

The questions on the CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) exam will assess your competence in the following humanities subjects:

  1. Reading, Language, and Literature
  2. History and Social Science

The exam consists of 52 multiple-choice questions and four written responses. It has a time limit of 3 hours. For more details on the structure of this test, take a look at our CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) exam overview.

How the Exam is Scored

The CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) exam is scored by taking the sum of your correct answers, in addition to the holistic scores from your written responses, and converting them to a scaled score that takes test difficulty into account.

There is no penalty for incorrect answers on this exam.

Passing Score

To pass the CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) exam, you must receive a scaled score of at least 220.

When Will You Get Your Score Report

Typically, you will receive your score report after about three weeks to one month. Visit the CTC website to find the exact day your CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) scores will be released. (Scroll down to “Test Results.”)

Understanding Your Score Report

Your CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) score report will show your scaled score for the exam. This ranges from 100 to 300, with 220 being the minimum score to pass.

The score report will provide diagnostic information about your performance on the various content domains. It will also show how your free responses were graded on a scale of 1-3. (On occasion, you may see the letter “U” instead of a number. This means your response was unrelated to the question, not written in English, or otherwise ruled invalid. The letter “B” means you left the question blank.)

If you did not pass the exam, you should find this score report helpful for future studying. Were your written responses the big problem? Did the multiple-choice section throw you for a loop? Which content domains posed the most difficulty? Identify where you struggled so that you can study these areas more closely.

Retaking the Exam

If you don’t pass the CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) exam on your first try, you are allowed to retake it as many times as you wish. However, you must wait 45 days between each attempt.

Conclusion:

CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I (101) exam scores play a key role in establishing your teaching career in California. Understanding how this test is scored and what is required to pass should help you prepare more effectively, maximizing your chances of success.

Even if your first try was unsuccessful, you should feel confident that you can pass the CSET: Multiple Subjects: Subtest I test. With diligent study and a clear understanding of the exam, you’ll be well prepared for your next attempt.

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