California educators planning to teach mathematics at the secondary school level typically must pass the CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics exam. CSET Foundational-Level Math consists of two subtests. Each CSET Mathematics subtest may be taken and passed separately.
Subtest 1 covers Number and Quantity, and Algebra.
Subtest 2 covers Geometry, and Probability and Statistics.
Both subtests consist of both multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. A graphing calculator will be allowed for Subtest 2 only. Examinees must bring an approved graphing calculator to the test administration.
2026 CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2026 CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics testing fees for computer-based testing.
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Service |
Fees |
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Registration for Subtest 1 (211) |
$99 test registration fee |
|
Registration for Subtest 2 (212) |
$99 test registration fee |
|
Change of registration |
No fee |
|
Additional copy of test results |
$10 per copy |
|
Score verification for constructed-response (CR) section |
$50 per subtest |
|
Fee to clear an account |
$20 |
2026 CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics exam is available year-round by appointment, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis during the testing windows listed below.
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CSET Foundational-Level Mathematics Test Dates |
Results Release Date |
| 5/4/26 - 5/31/26 |
6/22/26 |
| 6/1/26 - 6/28/26 |
7/17/26 |
| 6/29/26 - 7/26/26 |
8/14/26 |
| 7/27/26 - 8/23/26 |
9/11/26 |
| 8/24/26 - 9/20/26 |
10/9/26 |
| 9/21/26 - 10/18/26 |
11/6/26 |
| 10/19/26 - 11/15/26 |
12/4/26 |
| 11/16/26 - 12/13/26 |
1/4/27 |
| 12/14/26 - 1/10/27 |
1/29/27 |
| 1/11/27 - 2/7/27 |
2/26/27 |
| 2/8/27 - 3/7/27 |
3/26/27 |
| 3/8/27 - 4/4/27 |
4/23/27 |
| 4/5/27 - 5/2/27 |
5/21/27 |
| 5/3/27 - 5/30/27 |
6/21/27 |
| 5/31/27 - 6/27/27 |
7/16/27 |
| 6/28/27 - 7/25/27 |
8/13/27 |
| 7/26/27 - 8/22/27 |
9/10/27 |
| 8/23/27 - 9/19/27 |
10/8/27 |
| 9/20/27 - 10/17/27 |
11/5/27 |
| 10/18/27 - 11/14/27 |
12/3/27 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official CSET website at https://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.
