123 points is the score you need to pass cbest.
what score do you need to pass cbest?
123 points
one must earn a total of 123 points to get a passing status across all three sections, but you can get away with a score as low as 37 in one or two sections. however, you must make up the rest of remaining points of 123 points elsewhere.





















































section::::scoring the exam.:writing scores.





















































essays are scored by california and oregon educators, and they score according to standardized procedures during scoring sessions held immediately after each cbest administration. writing scores are determined by scoring each of the two essays holistically according to the criteria described in the cbest writing score scale.
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all three sections of test must be passed in order to pass the cbest. raw scores can range from 1–50, which are then converted to scaled scores ranging from 20–80. the passing scaled score on each section of the test is 41, and a minimum total score of 123 for all three sections must be achieved to pass.





















































section::::before registration.





















































section::::before registration.:registration checklist.





















































use this checklist to review the information that you need to register for the cbest.





















































bullet::::1. review your registration options.





















































bullet::::2. prepare your payment.





















































bullet::::3. gather the personal information you need to register.
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