Test Taking Strategies for the Multi-Subject CST

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The Multi-Subject CST measures knowledge in three different fields: literacy and English language arts, mathematics, and arts and sciences.

From the Multi-Subject CST Framework: ◦ “This assessment consists of three parts, administered

as three separate tests.” ◦ “Parts One and Two each consist of selected-

response items and one extended constructed-response item. Part Three consists of selected-response items only.”

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4 versions of the Multi-Subject CST ◦ Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) ◦ Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1-Grade 6) ◦ Teachers of Middle Childhood (Grade 5-

Grade 9) ◦ Secondary Teachers (Grade 7-Grade 12)

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Candidates must pass each sub-part separately

Students now must take and pass the CST specific to their certification area. ◦ Early childhood/childhood dual certification

students will need to pass 2 CSTs ◦ Part 3 is consistent across all exams and only

needs to be passed once

Secondary Special Education Generalist candidates must pass the 7-12 CST to become certified

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◦ Exam Fee: Part One: $75 Part Two: $75 Part Three: $49 All Parts: $179

◦ Registration: http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/ ◦ Computer based testing sites: www.pearsonvue.com/es/locate/

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From the exam framework:

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Review the exam framework

Identify unfamiliar terms/concepts

Create a study guide: define unfamiliar terms, review unfamiliar concepts

Complete practice items (state regents

exams, previous NYSTCE review materials, etc.)

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Multi-subject 1-6 CST Framework:

◦ Performance

Indicator 2.1d: represents proportional relationships by equations ◦ Performance

Indicator 2.2b: analyzes and applies properties of integer exponents

From CC Math Standards:

◦ Standard 7.RP.2c:

represent proportional relationships by equations ◦ Standard 8.EE.1: know

and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions

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The Multi-Subject CST is only offered through computer-based testing, which may be a new format for many candidates. ◦ Computer-based testing tutorial http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_CBTTutorial.asp ◦ Sample Practice Test https://www.starttest.com/ITDVersions/5.0.0.0/ITDStart.a

spx?SVC=9f571e8a-adc2-47bf-a5e9-4b37f1deeaac

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Note taking ◦ “Whiteboard” to take notes

Navigating the System ◦ Move to different parts of the test using the

“navigator” feature

Flagging Questions for Review ◦ Allows you to identify questions you skipped

or want to come back to

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CUNY Teacher Education Blackboard

group ◦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJO5DokaFR0

NYSTCE Website ◦ Preparation Guides:

http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_viewSG_opener.asp ◦ Frameworks:

http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_viewobjs_opener.asp

Engage NY (Common Core Standards) ◦ Common Core Toolkit:

https://www.engageny.org/resource/common-core-toolkit

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