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<\/span>CSET Spanish Exam Outline<\/h2>\nEach of the three CSET Spanish subtests contains a mix of multiple-choice questions and constructed-response questions, and the time limit varies for each subtest.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Subtest I (145)<\/h3>\nThe first subtest contains 40 multiple-choice questions and three constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 1 hour and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n
The questions are grouped into two domains:<\/p>\n\n1. General Linguistics<\/summary>\n\n- The nature of language<\/li>\n
- Language use<\/li>\n
- Applied linguistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
2. Linguistics of the Target Language<\/summary>\n\n- Language structures<\/li>\n
- Error analysis<\/li>\n
- Contrastive analysis<\/li>\n
- Sociolinguistics and pragmatics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>Subtest II (146)<\/h3>\nThe second subtest contains 40 multiple-choice questions and one constructed-response question, and you will be given a time limit of 1.5 hours.<\/p>\n
The questions are grouped into two domains:<\/p>\n\n1. Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions<\/summary>\n\n- Major movements, genres, writers, and works<\/li>\n
- Analysis of literary and cultural texts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
2. Cultural Analysis and Comparisons<\/summary>\n\n- Cultural perspectives<\/li>\n
- Cultural practices<\/li>\n
- Cultural products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>Subtest III (147)<\/h3>\nThe third subtest contains 30 multiple-choice questions and six constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n
The questions are grouped into four domains:<\/p>\n\n1. Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension<\/summary>\n\n- Literal comprehension of spoken communication<\/li>\n
- Inferential and interpretive comprehension of spoken communication<\/li>\n
- Critical analysis of spoken communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
2. Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension<\/summary>\n\n- Literal comprehension of written texts<\/li>\n
- Inferential and interpretive comprehension of written texts<\/li>\n
- Critical analysis of written texts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
3. Language and Communication: Written Expression<\/summary>\n\n- Writing in the target language for a variety of purposes in authentic contexts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
4. Language and Communication: Oral Expression<\/summary>\n\n- Speaking in the target language for a variety of purposes in authentic contexts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\nTo register for the exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $99 examination fee per subtest.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nYou should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment to allow time for the check-in process. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID.<\/p>\n
After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, watch, wallet, keys, etc.) in a locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n
Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system before the exam begins.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\nYour CSET Spanish test results are reported as scaled scores based on your total raw score points from both the multiple-choice section and the constructed-response section. Your raw scores are converted to a scale of 100 to 300, with the scaled score of 220 being the minimum passing score.<\/p>\n
Generally, it takes around two to three weeks after the last day of the examination period before you receive your test results.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the CSET Spanish exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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There are 120 questions in total on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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How long is the CSET Spanish exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The time limit varies for each subtest, but the overall time limit is 5.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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What is the passing score for the CSET Spanish exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 220 per subtest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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How much does the CSET Spanish exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The examination fee is $99 per subtest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The first subtest contains 40 multiple-choice questions and three constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 1 hour and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n
The questions are grouped into two domains:<\/p>\n The second subtest contains 40 multiple-choice questions and one constructed-response question, and you will be given a time limit of 1.5 hours.<\/p>\n The questions are grouped into two domains:<\/p>\n The third subtest contains 30 multiple-choice questions and six constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n The questions are grouped into four domains:<\/p>\n Check Out Mometrix's CSET Spanish Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t To register for the exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $99 examination fee per subtest.<\/p>\n You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment to allow time for the check-in process. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID.<\/p>\n After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, watch, wallet, keys, etc.) in a locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system before the exam begins.<\/p>\n Your CSET Spanish test results are reported as scaled scores based on your total raw score points from both the multiple-choice section and the constructed-response section. Your raw scores are converted to a scale of 100 to 300, with the scaled score of 220 being the minimum passing score.<\/p>\n Generally, it takes around two to three weeks after the last day of the examination period before you receive your test results.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t Check Out Mometrix's CSET Spanish Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t Get complex subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t How many questions are on the CSET Spanish exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n There are 120 questions in total on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n How long is the CSET Spanish exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The time limit varies for each subtest, but the overall time limit is 5.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n What is the passing score for the CSET Spanish exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 220 per subtest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n How much does the CSET Spanish exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The examination fee is $99 per subtest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n By Eric Richter<\/span><\/p> Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Sociology and a master\u2019s of education in Teaching ESOL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>1. General Linguistics<\/summary>\n
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2. Linguistics of the Target Language<\/summary>\n
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<\/span>Subtest II (146)<\/h3>\n
1. Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions<\/summary>\n
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2. Cultural Analysis and Comparisons<\/summary>\n
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<\/span>Subtest III (147)<\/h3>\n
1. Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension<\/summary>\n
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2. Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension<\/summary>\n
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3. Language and Communication: Written Expression<\/summary>\n
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4. Language and Communication: Oral Expression<\/summary>\n
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<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n
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