Teacher certificationCBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test Study Guide


The California basic educational skills test or the CBEST is used to test the educators for their basic knowledge and skills in mathematics, reading and writing. This test is used in Oregon and California and is administered and evaluated by the Pearson Group.

Eligibility for CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test


The applicants who are seeking certification as teachers, administrators or personnel specialists can take this exam.

The candidates who have earned GED, high school diploma or its equivalent can take this test.

The applicant must be or have been a student taking college courses towards nursing.

Format for CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test


The registration fee for the exam is $41 and those who take the computer based test are to pay $64. The CBEST exam consists of three sections in reading, writing and mathematics. The reading section has questions in multiple choice format featuring questions based in comprehension and research skills, and questions based on evaluation and critical analysis.

The CBEST mathematics section is made up of 50 questions in multiple choice format. The CBEST writing section requires writing of 2 essays.

The candidates are required to pass all the three sections of the exam in order to clear the test.

Study Guide and Preparation for CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test


CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test Study Guide

If you are preparing for the CBEST exam you are to make sure that you are done with all the subject issue. You can take the reference form the CBEST study guide that will help you familiarize with the examination format and prepare in a systemized way. Besides that you also need to prepare in a better way.




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How to Prepare for Multiple Choice Questions


Tips and tricks that can help you prepare for multiple choice questions and increase your mark. Prepared by professionals these tricks help you excel in California Basic Educational Skills Test multiple choice exam.

 How to answer multiple choice

CBEST Multiple Choice Strategies Guide

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