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.

2023 CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2023 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 |

2023 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 |
12/19/22 - 1/15/23 |
2/3/23 |
1/16/23 - 2/12/23 |
3/3/23 |
2/13/23 - 3/12/23 |
3/31/23 |
3/13/23 - 4/9/23 |
4/28/23 |
4/10/23 - 5/7/23 |
5/26/23 |
5/8/23 - 6/4/23 |
6/23/23 |
6/5/23 - 7/2/23 |
7/21/23 |
7/3/23 - 7/30/23 |
8/18/23 |
7/31/23 - 8/27/23 |
9/15/23 |
8/28/23 - 9/24/23 |
10/13/23 |
9/25/23 - 10/22/23 |
11/10/23 |
10/23/23 - 11/19/23 |
12/8/23 |
*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.