Check NYSTCE Revised (May 2019) School Building Leader Part One passing requirements, question formats, testing time and scoring information, with links to publisher sources.

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NYSTCE Revised (May 2019) School Building Leader Part One: Exam Info

Exam facts

Exam
NYSTCE Revised (May 2019) School Building Leader Part One
State / jurisdiction
New York
Credential area
School principal
Delivery
Computer-based test (CBT)
Questions
41 selected-response items; 1 extended performance task; 2 shorter performance tasks
Testing time
240 minutes (4 hours)
Appointment time
255 minutes (4 hours 15 minutes)
Passing score
520

Content and scoring

  • Instructional Leadership for Student Success: approximately 55%
  • School Culture and Learning Environment to Promote Excellence, Equity, and Social Justice: approximately 45%

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