{"id":182858,"date":"2023-07-06T10:08:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T15:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=182858"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:14:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:14:05","slug":"praxis-elementary-education-assessment-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-elementary-education-assessment-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Elementary Education Assessment (5006) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Elementary Education Assessment exam is designed to measure the knowledge and skills that are essential for entry-level teachers in elementary schools.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Praxis Elementary Education Assessment practice test, and check out our premium-quality Praxis test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxis5006\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PraxEEA5006 Course Click']);\">Praxis 5006 Online Course<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/elementary-education.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PraxEEA5006 Guide Click']);\">Praxis Study&nbsp;Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/elementary-education.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PraxEEA5006 Flashcard Click']);\">Praxis<br \/>Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-test\/\">Other Praxis Exams<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The Praxis Elementary Education Assessment exam is split into two subtests and contains a total of 180 selected-response questions. Each subtest is timed separately, and you will be given a total time limit of 4.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Praxis-5006-exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Praxis-5006-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the Praxis Elementary Education Assessment (5006) exam, which contains 180 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 4.5 hours\" width=\"532.45\" height=\"686.55\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-182909\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Reading_and_Language_Arts_Social_Studies_(5007)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Reading and Language Arts &#038; Social Studies (5007)<\/h3>\n<p>This subtest contains 95 selected-response questions and has a time limit 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The questions are grouped into two content categories:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em\">Reading and Language Arts (62 questions)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;margin-top: 0.5em\">\n<li>Foundational skills<\/li>\n<li>Language<\/li>\n<li>Constructing meaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\">Social Studies (33 questions)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;margin-top: -0.5em\">\n<li>History<\/li>\n<li>Government and citizenship<\/li>\n<li>Human and physical geography<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"Mathematics_and_Science_(5008)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Mathematics and Science (5008)<\/h3>\n<p>This subtest contains 85 selected-response questions and has a time limit 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The questions are grouped into two content categories:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em\">Mathematics (51 questions)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;margin-top: 0.5em\">\n<li>Counting and operations with whole numbers<\/li>\n<li>Place value and decimals<\/li>\n<li>Fractions and operations with fractions<\/li>\n<li>Ratios<\/li>\n<li>Early equations and expressions<\/li>\n<li>Measurement and geometry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\">Science (34 questions)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;margin-top: -0.5em\">\n<li>Earth and space sciences<\/li>\n<li>Life sciences<\/li>\n<li>Physical sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Praxis (5006) Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/elementary-education.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/elementary-education.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/praxeea5006.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the Praxis Elementary Education Assessment exam, you will need to create an online account with ETS. Through this account, you can submit an application to take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>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 $209 exam fee.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"PraxEEA5006Course\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Praxis_(5006)_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Praxis (5006) Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online Praxis (5006) prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the Praxis (5006) course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the Praxis (5006) online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the Praxis (5006) exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxis5006\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=praxis5006\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PraxEEA5006 Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your Praxis (5006) Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxis5006\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', Praxis 5006 Mobile Click']);\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Praxis-5006-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"20% Coupon for the Praxis 5006 online course from Mometrix.\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>You should arrive at the testing center 30 minutes before the scheduled testing appointment on test day. For this process, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification.<\/p>\n<p>You will also be asked to store all personal items (such as your cell phone, wallet, keys, and accessories) in a secure locker before entering the testing area.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Remote_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Your Praxis Elementary Education Assessment 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.<\/p>\n<p>You should receive an official score report about five weeks after testing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Praxis (5006) Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/elementary-education.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/elementary-education.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/praxeea5006flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Praxis Elementary Education Assessment exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 180 selected-response questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Praxis Elementary Education Assessment exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 4.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the Praxis Elementary Education Assessment exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set passing score for this exam. Each state decides its own minimum passing score requirements.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the Praxis Elementary Education Assessment exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $209.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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