NYSTCE Mathematics CST (004) Study Guide 2026–2027 | New York Math Teacher Certification Exam Prep + 2 Practice Tests

Study guide for the NYSTCE Mathematics CST (004), required for New York State certification to teach mathematics in grades 7–12, with content review of every competency, 200 practice questions, and constructed-response practice.

What's Inside:

• Number and Quantity and Algebra: signed numbers, number theory and divisibility, special products and factoring, inequalities, hyperbolas and conics, and matrices
• Functions: domain and composition, transformations, even and odd functions and discontinuities, the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines, and polar coordinates
• Calculus: limits and continuity, implicit differentiation, critical points and sign diagrams, the Mean Value Theorem, integral properties, and series convergence
• Measurement and Geometry: triangle centers, planes, triangle classification, arcs and sectors, area and volume, and parabolas by focus and directrix
• Statistics and Probability: data displays, center and spread, the normal curve, sampling and inference, counting, and odds
• Pedagogical Content Knowledge: learning theory, cooperative learning, prior knowledge, and assessment, plus two constructed-response practice assignments with model responses
• 2 full-length practice tests with 200 selected-response questions, weighted like the official competencies
• Detailed answer explanations for every question
• 60+ quick-reference tables and visuals: hyperbola forms, sign charts, function transformations, series tests, triangle centers, conic sections, box plots, the normal curve
• Exam overview with the official test design, study schedules, FAQs, and test-taking strategies

Format:

• Digital PDF, instant download
• Printable US Letter pages

This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York State Education Department or Pearson Education, Inc.