Testing Requirements, Resources and Subject Matter Preparation

Testing Requirements

1. Basic Skills Requirement
2. Subject Matter Competence Requirement
3. Reading Instruction and Competence Assessment (RICA) Written Examination  
4. Reading Instruction and Competence Assessment (RICA) Video Performance Assessment 
5. Teaching Performance Assessments (CalTPA)

Test Preparation Resources

There are a variety of test preparation resources available to teaching candidates. For help in preparing to take CBEST, CSET and RICA, please see:

• 240Tutoring
• BTPS Testing
• Cal State Fullerton
• CBEST Practice Test.com
• Exam Edge
• Mometrix Test Preparation 
• Mt. San Antonio College Teacher Preparation Institute
• Study.com
• Teachers Test Prep

Subject Matter Preparation Programs

The subject matter preparation programs are undergraduate degree programs. They allow future teachers to waive the CSET exam required for acceptance into a post-baccalaureate credential program, if the prescribed undergraduate coursework is taken and passed satisfactorily. The following undergraduate departments at Cal Poly Pomona offer the subject matter waiver programs:

1. Agriculture
2. English
3. Music 
4. PE: Contact the Kinesiology & Health Promotions Department
5. Math & Science
6. Social Science
7. Spanish