Free NYSTCE 519 prep
Free NYSTCE 519 Study Guide
The NYSTCE Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519) exam covers the knowledge and skills a teaching assistant needs to support students and teachers in a New York classroom. This free study guide breaks every topic into short, memorable lessons you can finish in about 60 seconds.
What is on the NYSTCE 519 exam?
The test has 80 selected-response questions and a passing score of 220. You will have about 2 hours of testing time, plus tutorial and check-in. The exam is split across four learning domains that map to the knowledge and skills the exam expects.
- Domain 1: Literacy & Reading Comprehension — Vocabulary, context clues, main idea, inference, author's purpose, and text structure.
- Domain 2: Written Language & Communication — Grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, clear writing, and professional written communication.
- Domain 3: Numeracy & Mathematical Reasoning — Number sense, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, geometry, data, and problem solving.
- Domain 4: Instructional Support & Professional Responsibilities — Scaffolding, assessment support, collaboration, confidentiality, ethics, safety, and behavior support.
Source: official NYSTCE 519 test page.
How this study guide is organized
Each of the 52 lessons follows the same three-step rhythm:
- Memory hook — a catchy phrase that locks the concept in your head.
- 60-second teach — the core idea explained in plain language.
- 5-question challenge — immediate practice with full explanations.
What the course covers
52 lessons, spread evenly across the four learning domains. Your score, streak and readiness are tracked as you go, so you always know what to review next.
Domain 1: Literacy & Reading Comprehension
13 lessons — Vocabulary, context clues, main idea, inference, author's purpose, and text structure.
Domain 2: Written Language & Communication
9 lessons — Grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, clear writing, and professional written communication.
Domain 3: Numeracy & Mathematical Reasoning
12 lessons — Number sense, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, geometry, data, and problem solving.
Domain 4: Instructional Support & Professional Responsibilities
18 lessons — Scaffolding, assessment support, collaboration, confidentiality, ethics, safety, and behavior support.
Lessons live inside your free account so every attempt counts toward your progress.