Understanding the exact breakdown of the NYSTCE CST Physics test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NYSTCE CST Physics has 90 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay questions. The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NYSTCE CST Physics Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Forces and Motion | 16% | 14 |
| Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer | 16% | 14 |
| Electricity and Magnetism | 15% | 14 |
| Mechanical Wave Properties | 11% | 10 |
| Optics and Electromagnetic Waves | 11% | 10 |
| Modern Physics | 11% | 10 |
| Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Constructed-Response) - Not Included | 20% | 18 |