Ch 1: About the CBEST Test
About This Chapter
About the CBEST Test - Summary & Learning Objectives
If you plan on taking the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), read these articles to learn more about the test's purpose, test dates, locations, and difficulty. You'll also find useful test taking strategies. Read these articles to learn more about:
- The purpose of the CBEST
- The differences between the CBEST and the CSET
- Where to find test dates and locations for the CBEST
- The exam's difficulty
- Strategies to help you pass the CBEST
Resource Benefits
These articles are designed to help you learn important information about the CBEST.
- They're accessible: You can read these articles on any Internet-connected device.
- They're useful: These articles show you how you can best prepare for the CBEST.
- They're convenient: Learn about about the CBEST whenever you have free time.
- They're relevant: The articles cover accurate and up-to-date information about the test.

1. CBEST vs. CSET
The CSET and CBEST are two different types of certification exams for teachers in California. Learn more about the similarities and differences between these tests.

2. How to Pass the CBEST
Learn tips and strategies to get ready for the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Explore helpful test-taking resources and learn how to make a study plan.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the CBEST Test Prep: Practice & Study Guide course
- CBEST Reading: Comprehension
- CBEST Reading: Vocabulary & Language
- CBEST Reading: Critical Analysis
- CBEST Reading: Evaluating Arguments
- CBEST Writing: Conventions of English
- CBEST Writing: Developing Ideas
- CBEST Writing: Focused Writing
- CBEST Writing: Write with Clarity
- CBEST Math: Arithmetic
- CBEST Math: Basic Algebra
- CBEST Math: Numerical Relationships
- CBEST Math: Graphical Relationships
- CBEST Test Prep Flashcards