Use the free Praxis practice test questions below to get a better understanding of each Praxis exam.<\/p>\n
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- Agriculture (5701)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Algebra I (5162)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Art: Content and Analysis (5135)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Art: Content Knowledge (5134)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Audiology (5343)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Biology: Content Knowledge (5236)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Business Education (5101)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Chemistry: Content Knowledge (5246)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Computer Science (5652)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Early Childhood Education (5025)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Earth and Space Sciences (5572)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Economics (5911)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Education of Young Children (5024)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (5412)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Elementary Education Assessment (5006)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching (7811)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (5017)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle (5901)<\/a><\/li>\n
- English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039)<\/a><\/li>\n
- English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038)<\/a><\/li>\n
- English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Family and Consumer Sciences (5123)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (5511)<\/a><\/li>\n
- General Science (5436)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Gifted Education (5358)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5857)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Health Education (5551)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Marketing Education (5561)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mathematics (5165)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Middle School English Language Arts (5047)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Middle School Mathematics (5164)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Middle School Science (5442)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Middle School: Social Studies (5089)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Music: Content and Instruction (5114)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Music: Content Knowledge (5113)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Physical Education: Content and Design (5095)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Physics (5266)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Praxis Core (5752)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Pre-Kindergarten Education (5531)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (5621)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5\u20139 (5623)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7\u201312 (5624)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K\u20136 (5622)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Psychology (5391)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Reading Specialist (5302)<\/a><\/li>\n
- School Counselor (5422)<\/a><\/li>\n
- School Librarian (5312)<\/a><\/li>\n
- School Psychologist (5403)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (5086)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Social Studies (5581)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Spanish: World Language (5195)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Speech-Language Pathology (5331)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Teaching Reading: K-12 (5206)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Technology and Engineering Education (5053)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Theatre (5641)<\/a><\/li>\n
- World and US History: Content Knowledge (5941)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>What is Praxis?<\/h2>\n
The Praxis exams provide a pathway to teacher licensure, measure a teacher\u2019s development, and prove a candidate\u2019s readiness.<\/p>\n
These exams were created by and are currently administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). ETS was formed in 1947 to provide testing for K-12 and higher education institutions. Additionally, ETS is charged with pursuing research initiatives to advance educational measurement and education.<\/p>\n
Passing a teacher certification exam is an essential requirement in every state. Most colleges and universities require an assessment in one form or another for acceptance into a teacher preparation program. As such, part of ETS\u2019 initiative is to provide reliable, fair, and research-based assessments for teacher candidates and current educators using the Praxis series of exams.<\/p>\n
The Praxis series of exams include Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests<\/a> and Praxis Subject Assessments<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Praxis Study Guide<\/h2>\n
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There are over 90 subject tests in the Praxis catalog that measure a candidate\u2019s knowledge of specific K-12 education subjects and general and specific teaching skills. The method of testing one subject to another may differ, but all candidates will be evaluated on the effectiveness of their teaching methods. <\/p>\n
While most states and professional associations require Praxis Subject Tests for licensure and certification, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Michigan do not use any of the Praxis tests.<\/p>\n
Generally, Praxis subject tests range from one and a half hours to four hours and are delivered by computer at testing centers or via live remote proctor from the test taker\u2019s home or office. Some exams may have a paper-and-pencil option.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Purpose and Test Design<\/h3>\n
Praxis subject tests cover generic or specific content knowledge in subjects from elementary school to high school. Additionally, some Praxis subject tests address pedagogy at different grade levels using a case-study approach.<\/p>\n
The Praxis subject tests are generally accepted to be more challenging than the Praxis Core tests because the tests are designed to ensure that candidates entering teaching have the general and subject-specific skills that K-12 educators need to be successful.<\/p>\n
There are three groups of tests that fall under this category:<\/p>\n
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- Subject Assessments:<\/strong> These tests measure general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.<\/li>\n
- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT):<\/strong> These tests measure a candidate\u2019s general pedagogical knowledge at one of four grade-level ranges (Early Childhood, K -6, 5 -9, and 7 \u2013 12).<\/li>\n
- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching (CKT) Assessments:<\/strong> These tests measure subject-specific content knowledge used in teaching elementary school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The subject test(s) you take depend on the subject you plan to teach, and the format of each test may differ slightly. Here are two examples of Praxis subject assessments:<\/p>\n
The Praxis subject assessments generally contain two question types. Constructed-response questions generally ask for you to interpret and discuss presented literature or text using student writing samples or classroom context. Selected-response questions may include multiple-selection, multiple-choice, matching, graphs, audio or video stimulus, and select-in-passage questions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
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Each correct response is worth one raw point for select-response questions, and your total raw score is the number of questions you answered correctly. Your raw score is converted to a scale score adjusted for the difficulty of the test you took. <\/p>\n
A computer scores the selected-response questions and places the score on a scale from 100 to 200. Constructed-response questions are scored on a scale of 1 to 6. <\/p>\n
For tests that include both constructed-response and selected-response questions, you will not receive an unofficial score report when you have finished the exam. If your exam had only selected-response questions, you might receive an unofficial score report before leaving the testing facility (or on your computer monitor using the Live Remote Proctor option). Paper and pencil exams do not receive an unofficial score report.<\/p>\n
Most score reports are available in your ETS account 21 days after the exam. You can have your report sent to your teacher education program, state licensing board, or other organizations.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How Much Does the Praxis Cost?<\/h2>\n
The fees for the Praxis exams vary by state and the exam format (taking them separately or in one appointment). The Core tests are $90 per test or $150 for the combined exam, while Praxis subject assessment fees range from $50 to $180 per subject.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Can You Teach Without Passing the Praxis?<\/h2>\n
Passing a teacher certification exam is a basic requirement in every state. Most colleges and universities require an assessment in one form or another for acceptance into a teacher preparation program. The exams aim to assess a teacher candidate\u2019s knowledge and skills, ensuring the candidate is qualified to teach.<\/p>\n
Testing requirements vary by state, subject, and grade that the candidate will teach. For example, Minnesota requires teacher candidates to take the National Evaluation Series (NES) Essential Academic Skills Tests and the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations. In contrast, Colorado requires the Praxis subject assessment.<\/p>\n
Some states have developed exams for licensing teachers that may be used with Praxis exams or on their own. For example, Georgia has the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE), Arizona has the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) and the National Evaluation Series (NES), and in Florida, the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) was developed specifically for educators in the state of Florida.<\/p>\n
It is essential that if you complete your program in one state and plan to teach in another state, you know the certification process for that particular state. Your educational program advisor or the state\u2019s teacher licensing board is available to answer your questions and ensure you\u2019ve met the requirements needed for licensing.
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- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT):<\/strong> These tests measure a candidate\u2019s general pedagogical knowledge at one of four grade-level ranges (Early Childhood, K -6, 5 -9, and 7 \u2013 12).<\/li>\n
- Algebra I (5162)<\/a><\/li>\n