{"id":46750,"date":"2018-12-06T19:01:25","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T19:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=46750"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:01:27","slug":"multi-subject-teachers-of-early-childhood-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nystce\/multi-subject-teachers-of-early-childhood-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth\u2013Grade 2) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth\u2013Grade 2) exam ensures teacher candidates have the required level of knowledge and skills to successfully perform the responsibilities of an educator in the state of New York.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free NYSTCE Multi-Subject practice test, and check out our premium-quality NYSTCE test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/nystcetec\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=nystce-ms-b2-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'NYSTCEMSB-2 Course Click']);\">NYSTCE Online Course<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/nystce\/multi-subject.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'NYSTCEMSB-2 Guide Click']);\">NYSTCE Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/nystce\/multi-subject.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'NYSTCEMSB-2 Flashcard Click']);\">NYSTCE Flashcards<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth\u2013Grade 2) exam is split into three parts, which you can take separately or all together in one sitting. As a whole, the exam contains a combined 122 questions and has a total time limit of 5.5 hours when all parts are taken in one sitting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NYSTCE-Multi-Subject-Teachers-of-Early-Childhood-Birth-Grade-2-Exam-Outline.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-222193\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NYSTCE-Multi-Subject-Teachers-of-Early-Childhood-Birth-Grade-2-Exam-Outline.svg\" alt=\"Image of an exam outline showing three parts for the NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth\u2013Grade 2) Exam. It details the content categories, number of items, and time limits for each section.\" width=\"421\" height=\"1183\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Part_1_Literacy_and_English_Language_Arts_(41_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Part 1: Literacy and English Language Arts (41 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>This part of the exam contains 40 selected-response questions and one constructed-response question, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours. The constructed-response question is based on a given scenario and requires you to analyze the scenario and write out an extended response.<\/p>\n<p>These are the topics covered in Part 1:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of Literacy and Language Arts (17 questions)<\/li>\n<li>Instruction in Foundational Literacy Skills (17 questions)<\/li>\n<li>Instruction in English Language Arts (6 questions)<\/li>\n<li>Analysis, Synthesis, and Application (1 question)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Part_2_Mathematics_(41_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Part 2: Mathematics (41 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>This part of the exam contains 40 selected-response questions and one constructed-response question, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours and 15 minutes. The constructed-response question is based on a given scenario and requires you to analyze the scenario and write out an extended response.<\/p>\n<p>These are the topics covered in Part 2:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Numbers and Operations (10 questions)<\/li>\n<li>Operations and Algebraic Thinking (15 questions<\/li>\n<li>Measurement, Geometry, and Data (10 questions)<\/li>\n<li>Instruction in Mathematics (5 questions)<\/li>\n<li>Analysis, Synthesis, and Application (1 question)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Part_3_Arts_and_Sciences_(40_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Part 3: Arts and Sciences (40 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>This part of the exam contains 40 selected-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 1 hour.<\/p>\n<p>These are the topics covered in Part 3:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Science and Technology (16 questions)<\/li>\n<li>Social Studies (16 questions)<\/li>\n<li>Fine Arts, Health and Fitness, Family and Consumer Science, and Career Development (8 questions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's NYSTCE Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/nystce\/multi-subject.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/nystce\/multi-subject.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nystcemsb-2.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you will need to create an NYSTCE account online and complete the registration process there. It is recommended that you complete the registration process at least 30 days before you take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>During this process, you will be asked some questions about your educational history, as well as your current education level, first language, matriculation status, and the education code for the NYC Department of Education program type you are associated with.<\/p>\n<p>The examination fee depends on how many subtests you choose to take at one time.<\/p>\n<table class=\"ATable\" style=\"margin: auto;box-shadow: 1.5px 1.5px 3px grey\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Subtest<\/th>\n<th>Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Subtest 1<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">$59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Subtest 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Subtest 3<\/td>\n<td>$43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>All Subtests Combined<\/td>\n<td>$161<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes earlier than the scheduled exam time on the day of the exam. After you arrive, you will be asked to provide a valid form of photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>Before the exam begins, you will be asked to place all personal items (phone, books, notes, keys, food, etc.) in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car.<\/p>\n<p>Once the test begins, you will be allowed to take breaks. However, the timer will not be stopped during your break, so use your break time carefully.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Your total score is reported within the range of 400-600 and is based on your performance on all sections of the test. To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of 520 on each part.<\/p>\n<p>You should receive your test results roughly 2-4 weeks after taking the exam. When you receive your score report, you will see your total score, your pass\/fail status, and your scores for each subarea of the test.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's NYSTCE Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/nystce\/multi-subject.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/nystce\/multi-subject.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nystcemsb-2flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"NYSTCEMSB-2Course\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"NYSTCE_MS_Teachers_of_Early_Childhood_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>NYSTCE MS Teachers of Early Childhood Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online NYSTCE MS Teachers of Early Childhood prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the NYSTCE MS Teachers of Early Childhood course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the NYSTCE MS Teachers of Early Childhood online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the NYSTCE MS Teachers of Early Childhood exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/nystcetec\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=nystcetec\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'NYSTCEMSB-2 Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your NYSTCE MS Teachers of Early Childhood Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/nystcetec\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'NYSTCEMSB-2 Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NYSTCE-MS-TEC-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQ\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 122 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 5.5 hours when all subtests are taken together.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 520 on each part of the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $161 for all parts taken together.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p 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