General Curriculum

Effective April 6, 2019, the General Curriculum Multi-Subject Subtest is no longer a requirement for Elementary Education (K–6) and Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K–12) licensure.

Candidates in North Carolina may take and pass the General Curriculum Mathematics subtest to qualify for a North Carolina license. Note that General Curriculum is a nationally available test that also includes a Multi-Subject subtest, which is not required for certification in North Carolina.

Format	Computer-based test (CBT) 45 multiple-choice questions, 1 open-response assignment
Time	2.5 hours
Test Dates	By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays) Check seat availability .
Test Sites	CBT sites are located nationwide. Locate a test center .
Passing Score	227
Reference Materials Provided for this Test	The Mathematics Subtest includes one or more assignments that allow you to handwrite and scan responses. See scanning instructions and the hand-draw tutorial video for more information.
Test Fee	$94. Review payment information.
Score Reporting	View score report dates.
Testing Policies	When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read them now.
Prepare	View the preparation materials available for this test.

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