NYSTCE Math CST case studies
NYSTCE Math CST · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NYSTCE Mathematics Content Specialty Test is one of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations listed on the NYSTCE program website, where it appears simply as "Mathematics" in the test-selection menu. Candidates use it to demonstrate subject-matter knowledge in mathematics for New York State educator certification. The program site is the authoritative place to confirm which tests a candidate needs, where and when each test is offered, and which preparation materials exist. The site organizes candidate support into four areas: finding information about each test, registering, accessing score reports and testing history, and reviewing testing, registration, and score-reporting policies. The NYSTCE Math CST case studies are 5 cases and about 2,577 words.
1Recycling Claim: Percentage Points vs. Percent Change
A town council candidate claims that municipal recycling has 'doubled' since 2010. The public works department reports that in 2010 the town generated 4,800 tons of municipal solid waste, of which 28% was recycled.
512 words, about 3 min2Successive Discounts and Sales Tax
At a school store, a jacket has an original price of 80. The sign says '25% off, then take an additional 10% off the reduced price.' Sales tax of 8% is applied after both discounts.
461 words, about 2 min3Ferris Wheel Model: Amplitude and Period
A Ferris wheel has a diameter of 50 feet. The boarding platform at the lowest point of the wheel is 5 feet above the ground.
571 words, about 3 min4Ramp Slope and Unit Conversion
A school is installing a wheelchair ramp at an entrance where the door threshold is 30 inches above the sidewalk. The available horizontal run is 30 feet.
504 words, about 3 min5Comparing Quiz Scores: Mean, Median, and Outlier
Two Algebra I classes take the same 100-point quiz. Class A's ten scores are 30, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 99, 100, and 100.
529 words, about 3 min