General Curriculum (03)

The General Curriculum (03) test is being redeveloped and is scheduled to be retired Summer 2022. The redeveloped test will be available Summer 2022.

The General Curriculum test includes two subtests. Candidates must take and pass both subtests. You may take one or both subtests at one test appointment.

Format

Computer-based test (CBT);

Mathematics subtest: 45 multiple-choice questions and 1 open-response assignment
Multi-subject subtest: 55 multiple-choice questions and 1 open-response assignment

Time

4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time (for one or both subtests).

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
4 hours testing time

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Test Dates

By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays)
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Test Centers

Located in Massachusetts and nationwide
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Qualifying Score

240 on each subtest

Fee

Mathematics subtest only: $94
Multi-subject subtest only: $94
Both subtests: $139

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Score Reporting

Review CBT score report release dates.

Notes

Mathematics subtest:
Calculators are prohibited.

Mathematics and Multi-subject subtests:
This test includes one or more assignments that allow you to handwrite and scan your responses. Review the tutorial video and scanning instructions (the instructions will be available during your test).

Testing Policies

When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Review them now.

Prepare

View the tutorials and preparation materials available for this test.

Tests may include questions that will not count toward candidates' scores. These questions are placed on the test to collect information about how well they perform under actual testing conditions.