Test Prep
Listed below are some available test prep options for some of the CTC-required assessments for the credential programs. Contact the Student Success and Advising Center if you have any questions.
Below are some resources to help in preparing for the CSET exam.
Teachers Test Prep
Free practice tests, study guides, live prep classes, one-on-one tutoring and online prep.
CSET Website Preparation Materials
Click on the Prepare tab at the top of the page for full-length sample tests and test guides.
Khan Academy
Many subject areas covered in easy to understand video formats. Free.
MIT OpenCourseWare
MIT offers many of the same lectures regularly presented on their campus free online.
Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative
Mixed media online course in STEM subject areas and some world languages. Some content may have fees associated.
The RICA Preparation Workshop is for CSULB students and alumni pursuing the Multiple Subject, Education Specialist or Urban Dual Credential Programs only.
The College of Education is offering a FREE RICA preparation workshop for CSULB Multiple Subject, Education Specialist or Urban Dual Credential current students and alumni preparing to take the RICA Examination.
RICA Preparation Workshops
| Date | Time | RSVP |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday May 20, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | RSVP |
Cracking the CalTPA
The Free Cracking the CalTPA Workshops are open the candidates currently student teaching in the Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Urban Dual Credential Programs at CSULB. The workshops give an overview of the CalTPA cycles as well as some tips and pointers to use when completing your assessment. The CalTPA Cycle 1 & 2 workshops are only open to current CSULB student teachers.
Notifications of the workshops will be sent to all active student teachers once dates are finalized each semester.
CalTPA Tech Support Workshop
The CalTPA Tech Workshops assist students in clipping their video components for upload to the Pearson platform for CalTPA Cycle 1 and Cycle 2. Candidates should contact ced-tech@csulb.edu for an individual appointment for assistance. Be sure to bring your videos with you to the appointment for assistance in clipping and uploading.
