Preparation Materials

General Curriculum

Candidates in North Carolina may take and pass the General Curriculum Mathematics subtest to qualify for a North Carolina license. Note that General Curriculum is a nationally available test that also includes a Multi-Subject subtest, which is not required for certification in North Carolina.

Test Content

• Test Framework

Study Guide

1. Test-taking strategies
2. What's on the test? Test design and framework
3. Mathematics subtest: sample multiple-choice questions
4. Sample open-response item assignment

Practice Test

• Practice Test: Mathematics Subtest
• Practice Test Appendix: Mathematics Subtest Multiple-Choice Question Analyses
• Practice Test Version 2: Mathematics Subtest
• Practice Test Appendix Version 2: Mathematics Subtest Multiple-Choice Question Analyses

Videos and Tutorials

• How to Prepare for Your Teacher Licensure Test
• Pearson Professional Centers Tour
• Computer-Based Testing Tutorials – Find out what to expect when you take a computer-based test.

This test includes one or more assignments that allow you to handwrite and scan your responses. The following materials provide additional information:

• Scanning Instructions – These instructions will also be available during your test.
• Hand-draw tutorial video