{"id":22475,"date":"2016-04-21T21:44:13","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T21:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22475"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:35:09","slug":"middle-school-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-ii\/middle-school-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Middle School Science (5442) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Middle School Science exam is required in all states for any candidate who wishes to become a certified teacher of middle school science. The test measures your knowledge of the core content included in the standardized curriculum of a middle school science class.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Praxis Middle School Science practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/middle-school.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PraxMSSci5442 Guide Click']);\">Praxis Middle School Science Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/middle-school.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PraxMSSci5442 Flashcard Click']);\">Praxis Middle School Science 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=\"Praxis_Middle_School_Science_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Praxis Middle School Science Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The Praxis Middle School Science exam contains 125 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into four content categories, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a middle school science teacher should possess.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Nature_and_Impact_of_Science_and_Engineering_(17_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Nature and Impact of Science and Engineering (17 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Nature of Science and Engineering<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Engineering design<\/li>\n<li>Nature of scientific knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Standard equipment, materials, and safety in the lab and field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>How science, technology, and engineering have impacted society and the environment<\/li>\n<li>Daily applications of technology and science<\/li>\n<li>Interdependence of science, technology, and engineering<\/li>\n<li>Major energy production issues<\/li>\n<li>Major issues related to natural resource management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Physical_Science_(38_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Physical Science (38 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Matter and Its Interactions<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Chemical reactions<\/li>\n<li>Structure and properties of matter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Electricity and magnetism<\/li>\n<li>Forces and motion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Energy and Waves<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Energy<\/li>\n<li>Waves and their applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Life_Science_(38_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Life Science (38 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Organism growth and development<\/li>\n<li>Sensory information processing in animals<\/li>\n<li>Structure and function<\/li>\n<li>Matter and energy flow in organisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Cycling of matter and energy transfer in ecosystems<\/li>\n<li>Interdependent relationships in ecosystems<\/li>\n<li>Ecosystem functioning, dynamics, and resilience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Heredity and Biological Evolution<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Diversity and unity within biological evolution<\/li>\n<li>Inheritance and variation of traits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Earth_and_Space_Science_(32_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Earth and Space Science (32 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Earth&#8217;s Place in the Universe<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Earth and the solar system<\/li>\n<li>The universe and its stars<\/li>\n<li>The history of planet Earth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Earth&#8217;s Systems<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>The roles of water on Earth\u2019s surface<\/li>\n<li>Earth&#8217;s materials and systems<\/li>\n<li>Large-scale system interactions<\/li>\n<li>Plate tectonics<\/li>\n<li>Climate and weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Praxis-5442-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-173045\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Praxis-5442-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the Praxis Middle School Science (5442) exam, which contains 125 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours\" width=\"662.4\" height=\"468.05\" \/><\/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 Middle School Science 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\/middle-school.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\/middle-school.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\/praxmssci5442.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 Middle School Science 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>On exam day, you should plan to arrive at the testing center about 15-30 minutes before the scheduled testing appointment. This will give you enough time to complete the check-in process. For the check-in 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, notebooks, bags, and 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 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 Middle School Science 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, but most states require a minimum score of 152.<\/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 Middle School Science 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\/middle-school.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\/middle-school.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\/praxmssci5442flash.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 Middle School Science exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 125 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 Middle School Science 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 Middle School Science exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The passing score 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 Middle School Science 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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