CSET: SCIENCE TEST GUIDE

General Examination Information

This document includes the test structure, calculator information, and an annotated list of resources for CSET: Science. It is provided in PDF format. After opening the PDF, click on the "Bookmarks" tab to view any available bookmarks.

Science General Examination Information

Subject Matter Requirements

The content of Subtests I and II of CSET: Science is based on the General Science subject matter requirements. The content of Subtest III is based, respectively, on one of four sets of requirements: (1) the Biology/Life Science subject matter requirements; (2) the Chemistry subject matter requirements; (3) the Earth and Planetary Science subject matter requirements; or (4) the Physics subject matter requirements. A thorough preparation for the examination will include a careful review of the appropriate documents. These documents are provided in PDF format.

Science Subject Matter Requirements

Sample Test Materials

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Science Subtest I: General Science*

Science Subtest II: General Science**

Science Subtest III: Biology/Life Science

Science Subtest III: Chemistry

Science Subtest III: Earth and Planetary Science

Science Subtest III: Physics

Science Subtests IV

*Science Subtest I: General Science: Astronomy; Dynamic Processes of the Earth; Earth Resources; Waves; Forces and Motion; Electricity and Magnetism

**Science Subtest II: General Science: Ecology; Genetics and Evolution; Molecular Biology and Biochemistry; Cell and Organismal Biology; Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics; Structure and Properties of Matter