WHAT'S NEW IN 2011–2012?

Computer-Based Testing for Select Examinations

Beginning in September 2011, computer-based testing will be available for the following CSET examinations:

CSET: Multiple Subjects
CSET: Writing Skills

Paper-based administrations of CSET: Multiple Subjects and CSET: Writing Skills are no longer available.

Computer-based administrations of these tests are available by appointment, year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer-based testing will be offered at numerous test centers in California and at more than 225 test centers nationwide. Fees for computer-based testing differ from fees for paper-based testing.

A video and photo tour of the computer-based testing experience and a computer-based testing tutorial preview are available on the CSET Web site (see "Tutorials for Computer-Based Testing").

Registration for by-appointment, year-round, computer-based testing is now available on the Internet by selecting "Register Now" on the CSET Web site. You should try to register as early as possible before your desired test date as seating is limited.

Paper-Based Testing Sessions

All paper-based examinations (except CSET: American Sign Language) will be administered in a morning test session. For more information about test availability and reporting times, see "Test Selection."

Mathematics Instruction Authorization Examination

The state of California recently introduced a new authorization which a credentialed teacher may add called the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA). This authorization is obtained by completing an approved MIAA preparation program. The MIAA does not allow an individual to earn an initial teaching credential. Prior to admittance to a MIAA preparation program, the level of a candidate's mathematics content knowledge must be verified. Passage of the new Mathematics Instruction Authorization Examination (MIAE) is one option which approved MIAA programs may use to verify the candidate's level of mathematics content knowledge. The MIAE has two test options. The MIAE Pre-Algebra assesses content knowledge for the MIAA program that leads to a K–pre-Algebra authorization. The MIAE Algebra I assesses content knowledge for the MIAA program that leads to a K–Algebra I authorization.

The MIAE will be offered as a computer-based test (CBT) only. The examination will be offered by appointment, year-round, at Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) nationwide. Scheduling is subject to seat availability at PPCs. Test appointments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A standard calculator will be included in the test.

For more information, go to the MIAE Web site at www.cset.nesinc.com/miae/index.asp.

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