Grades 1–6 exam facts
Multi-Subject Grades 1–6 Exam Format and Scoring
The exam is three separate computer-based tests. Here's how many questions each has, how the score is split, and how long you get.
Part One — Literacy & ELA (221)
- Questions
- About 40 multiple-choice + 1 written response
- Score weight
- Multiple-choice 70% · Written 30%
- Testing time
- 2 hours
Part Two — Mathematics (222)
- Questions
- About 40 multiple-choice + 1 written response
- Score weight
- Multiple-choice 80% · Written 20%
- Testing time
- 2 hours 15 minutes
Part Three — Arts & Sciences (245)
- Questions
- About 40 multiple-choice
- Score weight
- Multiple-choice 100%
- Testing time
- 1 hour
What's in each part
- Literacy: language and literacy knowledge, foundational reading skills (phonics, fluency), and English language arts teaching.
- Math: number and operations, ratios and number systems, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, and math teaching.
- Arts & Sciences: science and technology, social studies, and fine arts, health, family and consumer science, and careers.
How scoring works
Each part is scored on its own. You must meet the passing standard on every part — a high score on one part can't make up for a low score on another. NYSTCE reports scaled scores, with 520 as the typical passing score.
Registering for the exam
Register on the official NYSTCE website. Confirm current fees, testing options, and score report dates there before you book.
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