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CSET: Multiple Subjects Practice Test 2026 — Free CSET: Multiple Subjects Exam Prep Questions

CSET: Multiple Subjects is the subject-matter exam most California elementary (Multiple Subject) teaching credential candidates take. It has three subtests covering reading, language and literature; history and social science; science; mathematics; physical education; human development; and the visual and performing arts. Our practice questions cover all seven content domains with explanations written for future teachers.

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CSET: Multiple Subjects format, scoring & key facts

Computer-based; subtests may be taken separately (3 h, 3 h, 2 h 15 min) or all together in one 5-hour session.

Questions154
Testing time5 hr
Sections3
Question typesMultiple choice (52 + 52 + 39) and constructed response (4 + 4 + 3) across Subtests I (101), II (214) and III (225); each subtest is scored 70% multiple choice / 30% constructed response

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What the CSET: Multiple Subjects covers

Every PrepBanq CSET: Multiple Subjects test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.

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Reading, Language, and LiteratureSubtest I (26 MC + 2 CR): language and linguistics, non-written and written communication, and reading comprehension and analysis of literature.
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History and Social ScienceSubtest I (26 MC + 2 CR): world history, United States history and California history, including geography, civics and economics.
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ScienceSubtest II (26 MC + 2 CR): physical science, life science, and earth and space science, plus scientific investigation.
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MathematicsSubtest II (26 MC + 2 CR): number sense; algebra and functions; measurement and geometry; and statistics, data analysis and probability.
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Physical EducationSubtest III (13 MC + 1 CR): movement skills and movement knowledge, self-image and personal development, and social development.
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Human DevelopmentSubtest III (13 MC + 1 CR): cognitive, social and physical development from birth through adolescence and the influences on development.
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Visual and Performing ArtsSubtest III (13 MC + 1 CR): dance, music, theatre and visual art: elements, history and cultural context, and aesthetic valuing.
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How many questions are on the CSET: Multiple Subjects?

The CSET: Multiple Subjects has 154 questions and you have 5 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice (52 + 52 + 39) and constructed response (4 + 4 + 3) across Subtests I (101), II (214) and III (225); each subtest is scored 70% multiple choice / 30% constructed response.

How long is the CSET: Multiple Subjects exam?

Testing time for the CSET: Multiple Subjects is 5 hours.

What is on the CSET: Multiple Subjects?

The CSET: Multiple Subjects covers Reading, Language, and Literature, History and Social Science, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Human Development, Visual and Performing Arts.

Who administers the CSET: Multiple Subjects?

The CSET: Multiple Subjects is administered by CTC. Delivery: Computer-based; subtests may be taken separately (3 h, 3 h, 2 h 15 min) or all together in one 5-hour session.

Is there a free CSET: Multiple Subjects practice test?

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