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)

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

• Friday, June 20, 3-5:30 p.m. (online): Review Session I. Register here.

• Friday, June 27 , 3-5:30 p.m. (online): Review Session II. Register here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.

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

• Search for monthly workshops on all teacher certification exams, including the CST Multi-Subject.
• Register here for the CST Multi-Subject
• Contact: 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.

The exam is usually scheduled two times a semester. The schedules are to be announced by the Early Childhood Education / Art Education Department each semester and to be sent to all ECAE students via e-mail.

• Next exam: June 25, noon-2 p.m.
• Register for June 25 math proficiency exam

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)