NYSTCE · Fields 221, 222, 245
Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1–6) Exam Prep
Anyone seeking a New York State Grades 1–6 teaching certificate needs to pass all three parts of the Multi-Subject exam. Start here to see what's tested and how to prepare.
Grades 1–6 course
24 original lesson modules across all three exam parts, 96 practice questions with explanations, and two written-response practices with saved drafts and self-review.
Create a free account to add Grades 1–6The three parts of the exam
Each part is a separate test with its own passing score. You can take them on different days.
Part One · Field 221
Literacy and English Language Arts
40 multiple-choice questions plus one extended written response.
Part Two · Field 222
Mathematics
40 multiple-choice questions plus one extended written response.
Part Three · Field 245
Arts and Sciences
40 multiple-choice questions. Science, social studies, arts, health, and more.
Free Grades 1–6 study resources
Who needs this exam?
Candidates for the Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) certificate in New York State. Many candidates pair it with Students with Disabilities and the EAS 201.
If you're also certifying for Birth–Grade 2 or Grades 7–12 Multi-Subject, Part Three (Arts and Sciences) is shared, so you only pass it once.
Full Grades 1–6 course coming soon
Short lessons for Literacy, Math, and Arts & Sciences, plus written case-study practice. Make a free account now and you'll be ready when it opens.