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NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1-Grade 6) (221/222/245)

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1

Build the Literacy Foundation (Part One)You are here

Master the science of reading: phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension instruction.

20
hours
2

Strengthen Elementary Mathematics (Part Two)

Review number and operations, fractions, ratios, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data, plus how to teach them.

20
hours
3

Review Arts and Sciences Content (Part Three)

Cover science, social studies, fine arts, health and fitness, and family and consumer science content knowledge.

15
hours
4

Practice the Constructed Responses

Rehearse the scenario-based written tasks for Parts One and Two using analysis of student-based evidence.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
65 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Childhood Exam?

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Age
No standalone NYSTCE age requirement
Education
Bachelor's degree required for initial certification; no education prerequisite to take the test
Additional Requirements
  • Required Content Specialty Test for New York Grade 1-6 classroom-teacher certification
  • Candidates must pass Part One, Part Two, and Part Three separately
  • Part Three (245) is shared by all four Multi-Subject grade-level tests and need be passed only once
  • EAS (Educating All Students) also required for initial certification
  • Fingerprinting, TEACH account, and DASA and child-abuse and school-violence workshops required for certification

NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Childhood Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-12 weeks to prepare for all three parts

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson

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Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$59 each for 221 and 222; $43 for 245
Total Estimated Cost$161 for all three parts taken together
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100 Practice Questions

Covers literacy and ELA, mathematics, and arts and sciences for the Grade 1-6 Multi-Subject test.

Updated for 2026

Reflects the current NYSTCE 221/222/245 framework and NYSLS-aligned content.

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NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Childhood-Specific Topics Covered

Aligned to the New York State P-12 Learning Standards (NYSLS) for ELA and MathematicsPart Three (245) shared across all four Multi-Subject grade-level testsConstructed responses measure pedagogical content knowledge using student-based evidenceRequired alongside EAS for New York Grade 1-6 classroom-teacher certificationDASA training and TEACH account fingerprint clearance required for certification

NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Childhood Exam Details

NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1-Grade 6) (221/222/245)

Administered by New York State Education Department (NYSED) / Pearson

Official Source
520 scaled score on each of the three parts
Passing Score
Part
Questions
Part
Hours
$59 each for Parts One (221) and Two (222); $43 for Part Three (245); $161 for all three together
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-90 hours across the three parts
Prerequisites: No testing prerequisite; required Content Specialty Test for New York Grade 1-6 classroom teacher certification

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official New York State Education Department (NYSED) / Pearson content outline

Part One: Literacy and English Language Arts (221)40 SR (70%) + 1 CR (30%)

Knowledge of literacy and language arts, instruction in foundational literacy skills, instruction in English language arts, and a constructed-response analysis and application task.

Part Two: Mathematics (222)40 SR (80%) + 1 CR (20%)

Number and operations, ratios and proportional relationships and number systems, algebra, measurement, geometry, and data, instruction in mathematics, and a constructed-response task.

Part Three: Arts and Sciences (245)40 SR (100%)

Science and technology, social studies, and fine arts, health and fitness, family and consumer science, and career development; shared across all four Multi-Subject assessments.

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