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.

2023-24 CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2023-24 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 |

2023-24 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 |
10/23/23 - 11/19/23 |
12/8/23 |
11/20/23 - 12/17/23 |
1/5/24 |
12/18/23 - 1/14/24 |
2/2/24 |
1/15/24 - 2/11/24 |
3/1/24 |
2/12/24 - 3/10/24 |
3/29/24 |
3/11/24 - 4/7/24 |
4/26/24 |
4/8/24 - 5/5/24 |
5/24/24 |
5/6/24 - 6/2/24 |
6/21/24 |
6/3/24 - 6/30/24 |
7/19/24 |
7/1/24 - 7/28/24 |
8/16/24 |
7/29/24 - 8/25/24 |
9/13/24 |
8/26/24 - 9/22/24 |
10/11/24 |
9/23/24 - 10/20/24 |
11/8/24 |
10/21/24 - 11/17/24 |
12/6/24 |
*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.