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NYSTCE · test 231

Teachers of Middle Childhood (Grade 5–Grade 9) (231/232/245) (231)

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Exam details

Format
Computer-based test (CBT) Part One: Literacy and English Language Arts (231): 40 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item Part Two: Mathematics (232): 40 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item Part Three: Arts and Sciences (245): 40 selected-response items (nystce.nesinc.com)
Time
CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes Part One: 2 hours testing time Part Two: 2 hours, 15 minutes testing time Part Three: 1 hour testing time Parts One, Two, and Three taken together: 5 hours, 30 minutes (includes a… (nystce.nesinc.com)
Passing score
520 for each part; you must take and pass all three parts to qualify for certification in this field (nystce.nesinc.com)
Fee
Part One: $59 Part Two: $59 Part Three: $43 Total if all three parts are taken together at one administration: $161 (nystce.nesinc.com)

Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.

What it covers

The program publishes 5 content areas with approximate weights (30%, 15%, 35%, 30%, 40%). See the official test framework.

Where it's used

State
New York