It tests reading, writing and math ability. The scoring range is 300-335. This test measures specific content area knowledge, e.g. Math for mathematics education certification. BEST is a one-year mentoring program required of those signing their first Connecticut public school contract. Certification representatives are available from 1 to 5 PM business days.
New Jersey has reciprocity with New York for teaching certification.
New Jersey reviews each applicant's file to guarantee that the student qualifies for this reciprocal agreement. The first part covers the subject area of math, science, history and language arts at a high school level. In theory, every answer in the multiple choice is correct. There are only 80 questions, even though the answer sheet has room for 120 answers. Take the LAST as soon as you decide to pursue teaching certification.