The Praxis® Technology and Engineering Education exam is designed to measure the technological knowledge and skills that are essential for entry-level middle school and high school teachers.
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Exam Outline
The Praxis Technology and Engineering Education exam contains 120 selected-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours.
The exam is split into five content categories, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that an educator should possess.
I. Fundamentals of Technology and Engineering (30 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Technological and engineering systems as interrelated components
- Technology and engineering resources
- The development of criteria, constraints, and opportunities during the design process
- Choosing or exchanging one quality over another during a trade-off
- Optimization as an iterative process of designing
- Interdisciplinary knowledge
- Impacts of technological and engineering systems
- The influence of culture and society on technological and engineering products and systems
- Invention vs. innovation
- The impact of technology and engineering on the social institutions
- The outcomes and effects of technological products/systems
- Sustainable technological solutions
II. Design and Application of Products and Systems (25 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Core elements and principles of design as a fundamental human activity
- Development and documentation of iterative design processes
- Development of analytical solutions
- The influence of dependent and related components within larger systems
- Using appropriate tools and materials to maintain and repair products and systems
- Interpreting data to measure performance of products and systems
- Effective communication of technological information to improve products and systems
III. Technology Contexts: Energy, Materials, and the Built Environment (19 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Fundamental concepts and interrelationships of work, energy, and power
- Societal and environmental impacts of the tradeoffs involved in energy and power technologies
- Appropriate use of tools and materials processes leading to technological progress
- Methods and sequences involved in converting raw materials to industrial materials
- Concepts and properties of materials for construction and manufacturing of physical goods and structures
- Structural systems and subsystems in the context of the built environment
- Characteristics and interrelationships of transportation modes, systems and subsystems, and logistical systems and operations
IV. Technology Contexts: Information, Computation, and Technological Applications (19 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Concepts and terminology pertaining to information and communication systems
- The influence of information and communication technologies on both physical and digital design
- Applications of digital communications
- Principles of computational thinking
- Principles of automation
- Robotic concepts that support the modeling of systems
- Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, their applications, and associated ethical implications
V. Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (27 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Selecting and adapting appropriate materials and activities
- Providing students with learning experiences that expand their knowledge and skills
- Learning methodologies that employ making and doing to support critical thinking and problem-solving
- Selecting, creating, and modifying appropriate assessments to inform instruction
- Differentiating instruction to address various student needs
- Create a nurturing and supportive learning environment
- Collaborative relationships of technology and engineering education to other academic areas
- Principles and practices that ensure student safety
- Accessing resources and applying strategies to help engage students
- Supporting professional growth in students
- Professional contexts and relevant platforms to promote technology and engineering programs
- Strategies for professional development and lifelong learning
- Benefits, offerings, and resources of professional organizations for technology and engineering educators
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Registration
To register for the Praxis Technology and Engineering Education exam, you will need to create an online account with ETS. Through this account, you can submit an application to take the exam.
During registration, you will be asked to select the test-taking format (remote or at a testing center), test location (if you are taking the test at a testing center), and test date. You will also need to pay the $130 exam fee.
Test Day
In-person Testing
You should plan to arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before the scheduled testing appointment. For the check-in process, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification.
You will also be asked to store all personal items, such as your cell phone, wallet, bags, and keys, in a secure locker before entering the testing area.
Once the check-in process is complete and you are fully approved for testing, you will be led to the testing station and given a brief tutorial on the testing system.
Remote Testing
To take the exam remotely, you must use a laptop or desktop computer that has the ETS Secure Test Browser downloaded and installed on it. This is the browser you must use to take the exam. You will also need a functioning webcam, speakers, and a microphone.
When you check in to take the exam, the remote proctor will ask you to show proof of identification and to move your webcam around the room so that your testing area can be observed. Once the proctor has approved your testing area, they will walk you through the testing process and begin your exam.
How the Exam is Scored
Your Praxis Technology Education exam score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly (your raw score). Your raw score is converted to a scaled score. The scaled score you need to obtain differs slightly depending on which state you take the exam in.
You should receive an official score report about five weeks after testing.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the Praxis Technology and Engineering Education exam?
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There are 120 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the Praxis Technology and Engineering Education exam?
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The time limit for this exam is 2 hours.
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What is the passing score for the Praxis Technology and Engineering exam?
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Each state has its own passing score requirements.
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How much does the Praxis Technology and Engineering Education exam cost?
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The examination fee is $130.
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