NYSTCE Multi-Subject Grades 1-6 Pass Rate, Format & Study Guide

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.

The Multi-Subject tests are the content-knowledge requirement for New York teachers of children in grades 1 to 6.

New York elementary teacher candidates seeking initial certification, and candidates retaking one part.

The certifying body does not publicly publish an official pass rate for this exam. Be wary of third-party sites citing a specific number here — treat any pass-rate claim you see elsewhere for this exam as unverified.

The test page does not state retake limits; it links to the NYSTCE testing policies, which we did not read, so check them before registering. Each part is passed separately.

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. Format: three parts, each with 40 selected-response items; Parts One and Two add one constructed-response item. No official pass rate is available for this exam, so none is quoted here.

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. 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. 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.

• 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%

The content outline spreads questions across 12 areas: Part One: Knowledge of Literacy and Language Arts (10.0%); Part One: Instruction in Foundational Literacy Skills (10.0%); Part One: Instruction in English Language Arts (3.3%); Part One: Analysis, Synthesis, and Application (Literacy) (10.0%); Part Two: Number and Operations (1.7%); Part Two: Ratios and Proportional Relationships and Number Systems (10.0%); Part Two: Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, and Data (11.7%); Part Two: Instruction in Mathematics (3.3%); Part Two: Analysis, Synthesis, and Application (Mathematics) (6.7%); Part Three: Science and Technology (13.3%); Part Three: Social Studies (13.3%); Part Three: Fine Arts, Health and Fitness, Family and Consumer Science, and Career Development (6.7%).

The test page lists no education prerequisites. A waiver may be requested by candidates whose score is within 0.5 standard error of measurement of the passing score on a required test. Part Three is common to all four Multi-Subject tests.

$59 for Part One, $59 for Part Two, $43 for Part Three, or $161 for all three at one administration, per the NYSTCE test page.

This guide does not cover score validity or certificate renewal; check the New York State Education Department.

Start with the heaviest areas of the content outline: Part Three: Science and Technology (13.3%); Part Three: Social Studies (13.3%); Part Two: Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, and Data (11.7%). Then work through the remaining areas, and finish with timed full-length practice runs of 120 questions in one sitting.

Content outlines, fees and passing standards change; this guide follows the materials listed under Verification as of October 2026. Check the New York State Education Department and the NYSTCE program before you register.