CBEST®

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This is what kicking down that door to your success and chopping it into tiny pieces feels like. At Pocket Prep, we’ve got your back because all of our practice questions are written by industry pros, and based on the latest exam blueprints available and each question comes with detailed explanation.

Subject Insights

Mathematics (096): Computation & Problem Solving

89%

8 of 9 Correct

Mathematics (096): Estimation, Measurement, & Statistical Principles

75%

12 of 16 Correct

Mathematics (096): Numerical & Graphic Relationships

56%

5 of 9 Correct

Reading (095): Critical Analysis and Evaluation

55%

6 of 11 Correct

Reading (095): Comprehension and Research

38%

3 of 8 Correct

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Begin your teaching career in California with

confidence by acing the CBEST® using our expert test prep. Gain the skills and knowledge to pass on your first attempt and start your teaching journey with a solid foundation.

The CBEST® (California Basic Educational Skills Test) is administered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to evaluate basic reading, mathematics, and writing skills. Passing the CBEST® is a requirement for obtaining a teaching credential in California. The CBEST® is no longer required for most teaching credentials if you have a bachelor's degree. The test consists of three sections:

Reading Section: 50 multiple-choice questions; 1 hour and 30 minutes
Mathematics Section: 50 multiple-choice questions; 2 hours
Writing Section: 2 essays; 1 hour and 30 minutes

Each section is scored on a scale of 20 to 80, with a passing score of 41 required for each section. However, a combined score of 123 across all three sections is also acceptable, provided that no individual score is below 37. CBEST® scores are valid indefinitely, meaning that once passed, there is no need to retake the exam unless required by a specific credentialing program. Candidates taking the Reading Section or Mathematics Section will receive preliminary test results at the conclusion of their test center appointment. Candidates taking the Writing Section will receive a receipt of completion at the conclusion of their test center appointment. Test results are available within 2 weeks of testing.

CBEST® Info & Registration Reading Test Mathematics Test Writing Test

Each section costs $30, and candidates must register and pay for each section separately. A total score of 123 for all 3 sections is required to pass.