NYSTCE 519 exam facts
NYSTCE 519 Exam Format and Scoring
The NYSTCE 519 replaced the ATAS 095 as the test New York teaching assistant candidates take. Here's what's on it, how long it is, and how it's scored.
NYSTCE 519 at a glance
- Official name
- Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519)
- Questions
- 80 selected-response (multiple-choice)
- Testing time
- 2 hours (2 hr 15 min appointment incl. tutorial)
- Delivery
- Testing center or online proctored
- Reference materials
- None provided
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 220
- Test fee
- $49
The four content domains
Each domain is about 25% of your score, so you can't skip any of them:
- Literacy — reading comprehension, vocabulary, word parts
- Language arts — grammar, punctuation, clear writing
- Numeracy — fractions, percents, ratios, word problems
- Instructional support — helping students learn, professional duties
Cert-ified's 52 lessons follow these same four areas.
How scoring works
Your correct answers are converted to a scaled score. A scaled score of 220 or higher passes. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question.
How to register for the 519
Register through the official NYSTCE website, pick a testing center or online proctoring, and pay the fee by card. Appointments are available year-round, Monday through Saturday.
New to certification? Start with the step-by-step TA guide.
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60-second lessons and 5-question challenges across all four exam areas.