CBEST Test

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About the Exam

Table 1: CBEST Exam Format Overview

Test Section

Time

Number of Questions

Question Type

Scoring Proportion

Reading

1 hour and 30 minutes

50 multiple-choice

100% Multiple-choice

100% of Reading score

Math

2 hours

50 multiple-choice

100% Multiple-choice

100% of Mathematics score

Writing

1 hour and 30 minutes

2 essays

100% Constructed-response

100% of Writing score

Table 2: CBEST Content and Skill Factor Weighting

Test Section

Skill Factor

Number of Multiple-Choice Questions

Number of Constructed-Response Questions

Reading

(1) Critical Analysis and Evaluation

40% of questions

None

(2) Comprehension and Research

60% of questions

None

Total

50

None

Math

(1) Estimation, Measurement, & Statistical Principles

30% of questions

None

(2) Computation & Problem Solving

35% of questions

None

(3) Numerical & Graphic Relationships

35% of questions

None

Total

50

None

Writing

The Writing section assesses your ability to write effectively. Responses include one analytical essay and one reflective essay.

None

2 essays

Total

None

2 essays

About the Test Prep

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Step-by-step

Study Guide

Easy to read
Bullet-point format
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CBEST Test

Passing Made Simple!

About the Exam

Table 1: CBEST Exam Format Overview

Test Section

Time

Number of Questions

Question Type

Scoring Proportion

Reading

1 hour and 30 minutes

50 multiple-choice

100% Multiple-choice

100% of Reading score

Math

2 hours

50 multiple-choice

100% Multiple-choice

100% of Mathematics score

Writing

1 hour and 30 minutes

2 essays

100% Constructed-response

100% of Writing score

Table 2: CBEST Content and Skill Factor Weighting

Test Section

Skill Factor

Number of Multiple-Choice Questions

Number of Constructed-Response Questions

Reading

(1) Critical Analysis and Evaluation

40% of questions

None

(2) Comprehension and Research

60% of questions

None

Total

50

None

Math

(1) Estimation, Measurement, & Statistical Principles

30% of questions

None

(2) Computation & Problem Solving

35% of questions

None

(3) Numerical & Graphic Relationships

35% of questions

None

Total

50

None

Writing

The Writing section assesses your ability to write effectively. Responses include one analytical essay and one reflective essay.

None

2 essays

Total

None

2 essays

About the Test Prep

Complete Prep

Self-paced

Step-by-step

Study Guide

Easy to read
Bullet-point format
Everything you need to know!

Timed Practice Tests

Conquer test anxiety
Boost exam stamina
Check your readiness!

AI Essay Grader

Write real essays
Get instant scores
Ace your essay section!

Vocab Matching

Master exam vocabulary
Amplify word recognition
Increase testing speed!

Pass the CBEST Test