Understanding the exact breakdown of the NYSTCE CST English Language Arts test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NYSTCE CST English Language Arts has 90 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay questions. The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NYSTCE CST English Language Arts Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Reading Literature | 13% | 13 |
| Reading Informational Text | 13% | 13 |
| Writing Informative and Explanatory Texts | 9% | 9 |
| Writing Narratives | 9% | 9 |
| Researching to Build and Present Knowledge | 9% | 9 |
| Speaking and Listening | 9% | 9 |
| Language | 9% | 9 |
| Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Constructed-Response ) - Not Included | 20% | 20 |