CBEST Practice Test

If you need help studying for the CBEST or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place.

Click below to take a free CBEST practice test!

NOTE: As of 2021, the CBEST is no longer required for most teaching credentials as long as you have a bachelor’s degree.

CBEST Practice Tests

If you need some extra practice in a specific subject, click one of the subjects below to get started on a subject-specific CBEST practice test.



What’s on the CBEST?

Here’s a quick look at what’s on the CBEST:

Reading (50 questions)

  • Comparing and contrasting ideas and information
  • Identifying supporting details
  • Making predictions
  • Recognizing an author’s point of view
  • Facts vs. opinions
  • Persuasive techniques
  • Challenging the statements and opinions in a text
  • Identifying inconsistencies within or between texts
  • Recognizing language that creates an inconsistent tone
  • Reading comprehension and context
  • Research and reference skills

Mathematics (50 questions)

  • Standard units of measurement
  • Measuring length and perimeter
  • Estimations
  • Performing arithmetic operations with basic statistical data
  • Basic probability principles
  • Interpreting standardized test scores
  • Computation and problem-solving
  • Numerical and graphic relationships

Writing (2 essays)

  • Writing with clarity
  • Keeping focus
  • Developing ideas
  • Using standard English conventions
  • Refrain from using non sequiturs and internal contradictions

For more details, check out our full CBEST test breakdown:

Online CBEST Prep Course

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online CBEST prep course. The course is designed to provide you with any and every resource you might want while studying. The CBEST course includes:

  • Review Lessons Covering Every Topic
  • 700+ CBEST Practice Questions
  • More than 550 Digital Flashcards
  • Over 190 Instructional Videos
  • Money-back Guarantee
  • Free Mobile Access
  • and More!

The CBEST prep course is designed to help any learner get everything they need to prepare for their CBEST exam. Click below to check it out!

Self-Assessment Modules

One of the most important parts of preparing for a test is determining which topics you need to brush up on as you study.

To get started with a self-assessment of your knowledge, click on one of the modules below!