Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood
(Birth–Grade 2) (211, 246, 245)

This is the Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2) test with the redeveloped Part Two: Mathematics (246). Registration for this test opens April 25, 2023, for testing starting May 22, 2023. This test will replace the Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2) with Part Two: Mathematics (212), which will retire on May 21, 2023.

Note that there are four Multi-Subject tests available for four different grade level bands. Each Multi-Subject test has three parts. Part Three is shared by all four Multi-Subject tests; therefore, if you are seeking more than one Multi-Subject certificate, you need to pass Part Three only once.

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Format	Computer-based test (CBT) Part One: Literacy and English Language Arts (211): 40 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item Part Two: Mathematics (246): 40 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item Part Three: Arts and Sciences (245): 40 selected-response items
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 15-minute break between Parts One and Two) Read more about registering for one or more parts.
Passing Score	520 for each part; you must take and pass all three parts to qualify for certification in this field
Test Features	Standard 4-function calculators are provided on-screen during Part Two: Mathematics. Read the on-screen calculator instructions . Formulas
Prepare	Review preparation materials for this test.

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Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2) (211, 246, 245)

Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood
(Birth–Grade 2) (211, 246, 245)