{"id":22431,"date":"2016-04-21T20:54:25","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T20:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22431"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:38:38","slug":"elementary-education-content","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-ii\/elementary-education-content\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Elementary Education: Content Knowledge exam is designed to evaluate the readiness of potential elementary education teachers to teach various subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Praxis Elementary Education practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<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', 'PrIIEECK5018 Guide Click']);\">Praxis Study 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', 'PrIIEECK5018 Flashcard Click']);\">Praxis Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-test\/\">Other Praxis Tests<\/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 exam contains 140 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into four content categories:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Reading_and_Language_Arts_(49_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Reading and Language Arts (49 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foundational skills of reading<\/li>\n<li>Literature and informational text<\/li>\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n<li>Language<\/li>\n<li>Speaking and listening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Mathematics_(41_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Mathematics (41 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Numbers and operations<\/li>\n<li>Algebraic thinking<\/li>\n<li>Geometry and measurement<\/li>\n<li>Data, statistics, and probability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Social_Studies_(25_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Social Studies (25 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Geography, sociology, and anthropology<\/li>\n<li>World history<\/li>\n<li>United States history<\/li>\n<li>Government, citizenship, and democracy<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Social studies as inquiry and social studies processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Science_(25_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Science (25 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earth and space science<\/li>\n<li>Life sciences<\/li>\n<li>Physical sciences<\/li>\n<li>Impact of science and technology on society<\/li>\n<li>Science as inquiry and science processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Praxis-5018-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Praxis-5018-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the Praxis Elementary Education Content Knowledge (5018) exam, which contains 140 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours\" width=\"555.45\" height=\"426.65\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-172931\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/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 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\/09\/praxeeck5018-39011.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 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 $130 exam fee.<\/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 15-30 minutes before your exam is scheduled to begin. After you arrive, a testing center representative will ask you to show your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification, one of which must be a valid, government-issued photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items will not be allowed into the testing center, so you will need to leave your cell phone, keys, wallet, bags, and any food items 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 receive a piece of scratch paper for notes.<\/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 non-touchscreen laptop or desktop computer (tablets and smartphones are not allowed). You will also need a functioning webcam, speakers, and a microphone.<\/p>\n<p>You should log in to take the exam 15-30 minutes early, which will allow extra time for the check-in process. The remote proctor will ask to see your photo ID and then ask you to scan the room using your webcam so they can check for any prohibited items.<\/p>\n<p>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 score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly. This is known as your raw score. The raw score is then converted to a scaled score. The scaled score you need to obtain differs slightly depending on which state you take the exam in, but the passing score is generally 163.<\/p>\n<p>You should receive an official score report about 5 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 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\/09\/priieeck5018flash.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 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 140 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 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 2.5 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 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The minimum passing score needed for this exam will differ depending on which state you take the exam in.<\/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 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 $130.<\/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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