California educators planning to teach mathematics at the secondary school level typically must pass the CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics exam. CSET Foundational-Level Math consists of two subtests. Each CSET Mathematics subtest may be taken and passed separately.
Subtest 1 covers Number and Quantity, and Algebra.
Subtest 2 covers Geometry, and Probability and Statistics.
Both subtests consist of both multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. A graphing calculator will be allowed for Subtest 2 only. Examinees must bring an approved graphing calculator to the test administration.
2024 CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2024 CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics testing fees for computer-based testing.
Service |
Fees |
Registration for Subtest 1 (211) |
$99 test registration fee |
Registration for Subtest 2 (212) |
$99 test registration fee |
Change of registration |
No fee |
Additional copy of test results |
$10 per copy |
Score verification for constructed-response (CR) section |
$50 per subtest |
Fee to clear an account |
$20 |
2024 CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics exam is available year-round by appointment, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis during the testing windows listed below.
CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics Test Dates |
Results Release Date |
10/21/24 - 11/17/24 |
12/6/24 |
11/18/24 - 12/15/24 |
1/3/25 |
12/16/24 - 1/12/25 |
1/31/25 |
1/13/25 - 2/9/25 |
2/28/25 |
2/10/25 - 3/9/25 |
3/28/25 |
3/10/25 - 4/6/25 |
4/25/25 |
4/7/25 - 5/4/25 |
5/23/25 |
5/5/25 - 6/1/25 |
6/20/25 |
6/2/25 - 6/29/25 |
7/18/25 |
6/30/25 - 7/27/25 |
8/15/25 |
7/28/25 - 8/24/25 |
9/12/25 |
8/25/25 - 9/21/25 |
10/10/25 |
9/22/25 - 10/19/25 |
11/7/25 |
10/20/25 - 11/16/25 |
12/5/25 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official CSET website at https://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.