Teacher Certification and Mathematics Proficiency Exams

Certification Exams

Passing these exams is required for all teacher candidates seeking certification.

• Educating All Students (EAS) (201) – NYSTCEs
• Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2)
• Register here for the CST Multi-Subject Exam

Upcoming Prep Workshops on CST Multi Subject Part II Math by ECAE

• Friday, Jan. 9, 3-5:30 p.m. (online): Review Session I
  Register here
• Friday, Jan. 16 , 3-5:30 p.m. (online): Review Session II
  Register here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Free Test Prep offered by CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

• Fall 2025 Schedule for CST Early Childhood Math: 9/17, 10/22, 12/3, 4-7 p.m.
• Search monthly workshops on all teacher certification exams, including the CST Multi-Subject
• Contact person: Jonathan Rubin

Math Proficiency Exam

You must pass this exam to register for undergraduate ECAE courses at Brooklyn College. The exam is composed of 35 questions. Students need to get 28 questions correct to pass it. This proficiency exam is administered by the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education.

Exam Schedule

• Oct. 16: Register
• Nov. 20: Register
• Jan. 6, 2026: Register

Exam Review Materials and Previous Exams

• Math Proficiency/CST Review Questions (PDF)
• New York State past grades 3–8 tests
• Recent exam with answer key

Additional Testing Information

• Multi-Subject Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2), Mathematics
• NYSTCE Webinar (PDF)
• NYSTCE Exam Preparation Resources (PDF)