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NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1-6), Parts One, Two and Three (221/222/245) — New York State Education Department

The NYSTCE Multi-Subject test for Teachers of Childhood, Grades 1 to 6, has three parts: Literacy and English Language Arts (221), Mathematics (222) and Arts and Sciences (245). Parts One and Two each add a constructed-response item to 40 selected-response items, Part Three has 40 selected-response items, and you need 520 on each part. SummitCert's portal helps you prepare with exam-style questions and explanations, flashcards and progress tracking by area. Its practice questions cover the multiple-choice content only; written responses are not scored.

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  • Part One: Knowledge of Literacy and Language Arts
  • Part One: Instruction in Foundational Literacy Skills
  • Part One: Instruction in English Language Arts
  • Part One: Analysis, Synthesis, and Application (Literacy)
  • Part Two: Number and Operations
  • Part Two: Ratios and Proportional Relationships and Number Systems
  • Part Two: Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, and Data
  • Part Two: Instruction in Mathematics

NYSTCE Multi-Subject Grades 1-6 exam requirements & cost

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Eligibility
The test page lists no education prerequisites; candidates within 0.5 standard error of measurement of the passing score on a required test may apply for a waiver, and Part Three is shared by all four Multi-Subject tests
Real exam cost
Part One $59, Part Two $59, Part Three $43, or $161 for all three parts at one administration (NYSTCE test page)
Format
Part One 40 selected-response + 1 constructed-response (2 hours) · Part Two 40 + 1 (2 hours 15 minutes) · Part Three 40 selected-response (1 hour) · passing score 520 on each part

The NYSTCE Multi-Subject test for Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1-6) has three parts: Part One (221) with 40 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item in 2 hours; Part Two (222) with 40 and 1 in 2 hours 15 minutes; and Part Three (245) with 40 selected-response items in 1 hour (NYSTCE test page). The passing score is 520 on each part, and you must take and pass all three parts to qualify for certification in this field. This portal's practice set has 120 multiple-choice questions covering the three parts; the written responses are not scored here. You need 520 on each of the three parts, and all three must be passed to qualify for certification in the field. Part Three is shared by all four Multi-Subject tests, so you pass it only once even if you seek more than one Multi-Subject certificate. The NYSTCE test page lists $59 for Part One, $59 for Part Two, $43 for Part Three, and $161 if you take all three parts at one administration. The content outline spreads questions across 12 areas; the largest are Part Three: Science and Technology (13.3%); Part Three: Social Studies (13.3%); Part Two: Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, and Data (11.7%). The full list of areas and weights is on the portal exam page. The test page lists no education prerequisites; candidates within 0.5 standard error of measurement of the passing score on a required test may apply for a waiver, and Part Three is shared by all four Multi-Subject tests.

NYSTCE Multi-Subject Grades 1-6 exam blueprint

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  • Part One: Knowledge of Literacy and Language Arts10%
  • Part One: Instruction in Foundational Literacy Skills10%
  • Part One: Instruction in English Language Arts3.3%
  • Part One: Analysis, Synthesis, and Application (Literacy)10%
  • Part Two: Number and Operations1.7%
  • Part Two: Ratios and Proportional Relationships and Number Systems10%
  • Part Two: Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, and Data11.7%
  • Part Two: Instruction in Mathematics3.3%
  • Part Two: Analysis, Synthesis, and Application (Mathematics)6.7%
  • Part Three: Science and Technology13.3%
  • Part Three: Social Studies13.3%
  • Part Three: Fine Arts, Health and Fitness, Family and Consumer Science, and Career Development6.7%
Last verified: October 2026·Exam blueprint: Verified on October 14, 2026: the part structure, fees, testing times and the 520 passing score come from the NYSTCE Multi-Subject (221/222/245) test page; the objective weights come from the Assessment Design and Framework (October 2017).·Primary source: NYSTCE: Multi-Subject (221/222/245) test page ↗
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The NYSTCE Multi-Subject test for Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1-6) has three parts: Part One (221) with 40 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item in 2 hours; Part Two (222) with 40 and 1 in 2 hours 15 minutes; and Part Three (245) with 40 selected-response items in 1 hour (NYSTCE test page). The passing score is 520 on each part, and you must take and pass all three parts to qualify for certification in this field. This portal's practice set has 120 multiple-choice questions covering the three parts; the written responses are not scored here. Format: three parts, each with 40 selected-response items; Parts One and Two add one constructed-response item.

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