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Within Deaf culture, writing 'Deaf' with a capital D (as opposed to lowercase 'deaf') is most commonly used to signal:
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Key Facts: NYSTCE ASL CST (130) Exam
50 + 3
Selected-Response + Constructed-Response Items
NYSTCE Field 130 test design
520
Scaled Passing Score
NYSTCE Field 130 test page
$122
Current Exam Fee
NYSTCE Field 130 test page
205 min
Total Testing Time
NYSTCE Field 130 test design
40% / 60%
Selected-Response vs Constructed-Response Weight
NYSTCE Field 130 test design
5
Test Competencies (0001-0005)
NYSTCE Field 130 framework
25%
Receptive Comprehension Share of Test
NYSTCE Field 130 test design
1960
Stokoe Established ASL as a Language
Stokoe, Sign Language Structure
The official NYSTCE Field 130 test design lists 50 selected-response items and 3 constructed-response items (two Presentational Signing assignments and one Pedagogical Content Knowledge assignment), with 205 minutes of testing time, a 520 passing score, and a $122 fee. Selected-response items count for 40% of the total score and constructed-response items for 60%. The selected-response questions are distributed across Receptive Comprehension (about 25%), American Sign Language Structures and Comparisons (about 7%), and Deaf Culture (about 8%). This free practice bank focuses on the knowledge-based, multiple-choice content of those three competencies.
Sample NYSTCE ASL CST (130) Practice Questions
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1ASL signs are traditionally analyzed as combinations of a small set of contrasting parameters. Which of the following is NOT one of the core phonological parameters of an ASL sign?
2A pair of ASL signs that differ in only one phonological parameter, such as handshape, while all other parameters stay the same, is called a:
3In ASL, nonmanual signals such as raised eyebrows held over a clause most commonly mark which grammatical structure?
4Topicalization in ASL involves signing a noun phrase at the beginning of a sentence with raised eyebrows to establish it as the topic. This is best described as part of which area of linguistics?
5The linguist whose 1960 publication 'Sign Language Structure' first established that ASL is a full natural language with its own grammar was:
6Modern ASL is historically most closely related to which of the following sign languages?
7In ASL, a handshape that represents a whole class of objects (such as a vehicle, a person, or a flat surface) and shows its location or movement in space is called a:
8When a signer fingerspells a word like #BACK or #JOB and it takes on a smoothed, sign-like movement and rhythm, the result is best described as:
9The event in which Gallaudet University students protested in 1988 to demand a Deaf president was known as:
10The 1880 Congress of Milan is significant in Deaf history primarily because it:
About the NYSTCE ASL CST (130) Exam
The NYSTCE American Sign Language Content Specialty Test (Field 130) is the New York subject exam required to teach American Sign Language as a Language Other Than English. It measures ASL content knowledge through 50 selected-response items and signing and pedagogy through 3 constructed-response items, covering receptive comprehension, ASL linguistics and structures, Deaf culture, expressive production, and pedagogical content knowledge.
Questions
53 scored questions
Time Limit
3h 45m appointment (3h 30m testing)
Passing Score
520 (scaled)
Exam Fee
$122 (New York State Education Department / Pearson Evaluation Systems)
NYSTCE ASL CST (130) Exam Content Outline
Receptive Comprehension
Literal, inferential, and critical comprehension of signed messages, including registers and Academic ASL, discourse strategies, figurative and idiomatic language, complex structures, tone, and the cultural perspectives behind a message.
American Sign Language Structures and Comparisons
ASL phonology (handshape, location, movement, orientation, nonmanual signals), morphology (classifiers, fingerspelling, reduplication, incorporation), syntax and semantics, pragmatics and sociolinguistics, and comparisons of ASL with English and other signed systems.
Deaf Culture
History, sociology, and anthropology of the Deaf community; medical versus cultural-linguistic models; ASL literature and art; impact of technology; diversity within the community; and federal and state laws such as IDEA and the ADA.
Expressive Production (Constructed Response)
Two video-recorded presentational signing assignments in which candidates respond in ASL to a literary or informational prompt with appropriate grammar, vocabulary, register, and discourse structure.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Constructed Response)
One written assignment in which candidates design an instructional strategy for a standards-based ASL learning goal, justify it, and describe an assessment to measure student learning and inform instruction.
How to Pass the NYSTCE ASL CST (130) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 520 (scaled)
- Exam length: 53 questions
- Time limit: 3h 45m appointment (3h 30m testing)
- Exam fee: $122
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the NYSTCE ASL CST (130)?
The current Field 130 test design lists 50 selected-response items plus 3 constructed-response items: two video-recorded Presentational Signing assignments and one written Pedagogical Content Knowledge assignment. Total testing time is 3 hours 30 minutes within a 3 hour 45 minute appointment.
What passing score do I need for the NYSTCE ASL CST (130)?
You need a scaled score of 520 to pass the NYSTCE American Sign Language CST. Selected-response items count for 40% of the total score and the three constructed-response items count for 60%, so balanced performance across signing and content knowledge matters.
How much does the NYSTCE ASL CST (130) cost?
The current NYSTCE fee for the American Sign Language CST (Field 130) is $122. Always verify the fee in your NYSTCE account at registration in case the program updates its pricing.
Which competencies appear on the multiple-choice portion?
The 50 selected-response items come from three competencies: Receptive Comprehension (about 25% of the test), American Sign Language Structures and Comparisons (about 7%), and Deaf Culture (about 8%). Expressive Production and Pedagogical Content Knowledge are constructed-response assignments.
Does the NYSTCE ASL CST include signing on video?
Yes. Two of the three constructed-response assignments are Presentational Signing tasks that are video-recorded, so candidates must demonstrate expressive ASL skills in addition to answering selected-response content questions.
How should I study for the NYSTCE ASL CST (130)?
Combine focused review of ASL linguistics and Deaf culture with heavy receptive practice watching authentic signed passages. Rehearse timed expressive (signed) responses and one written pedagogical response, and use this free 100-question bank to drill the knowledge-based content.