{"id":40132,"date":"2018-04-16T15:19:02","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T15:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=40132"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:32:33","slug":"praxis-core-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-core-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Core Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Praxis<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Core practice test page! The Praxis Core tests are comprehensive assessments that have been developed for individuals who are pursuing a career in education.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Praxis Core practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxis-core\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=bullet%20link&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=praxis-core-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PraxisCASE Course Click']);\">Praxis Core Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxis\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PraxisCASE Guide Click']);\">Praxis Core Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxis\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PraxisCASE Flashcard Click']);\">Praxis Core Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Praxis_Core_Practice_Tests_by_Subject\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Praxis Core Practice Tests by Subject<\/h2>\n<p>If you need some extra practice in a specific subject, click one of the subjects below to get started on a subject-specific Praxis Core practice test.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-buttons\">\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"Praxis Core Reading Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-reading-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle praxiscore-reading-pt\"> Praxis Core Reading Practice Test <\/span><\/a> <a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"Praxis Core Writing Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-writing-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle praxiscore-writing-pt\"> Praxis Core Writing Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"Praxis Core Mathematics Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-math-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle praxiscore-math-pt\"> Praxis Core Mathematics Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Outline_Overview\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Outline Overview<\/h2>\n<p>There are three Praxis Core tests: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. There are 154 questions in total, including two essays, and it will take a total of 5 hours to complete all three tests.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Praxis-Core-Test-Outlines-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-157571\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Praxis-Core-Tests-01.svg\" alt=\"test outlines for the Praxis Core tests, which contain a combine total of 154 questions and have a collective time limit of 5 hours\" width=\"425\" height=\"954\" \/><\/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\/praxis\/\" 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\/praxis\/\">\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\/praxcore-24215.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Study_for_the_Praxis_Core_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study for the Praxis Core Exam<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_Study_Effectively\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study Effectively<\/h3>\n<p>Your success on Praxis Core test day depends not only on how many hours you put into preparing but also on whether you prepared the right way. It\u2019s good to check along the way to see whether your studying is paying off. One of the most effective ways to do this is by taking Praxis Core practice tests to evaluate your progress. Practice tests are useful because they show exactly where you need to improve. Every time you take a free Praxis Core exam practice test, pay special attention to these three groups of questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The questions you got wrong<\/li>\n<li>The ones you had to guess on, even if you guessed right<\/li>\n<li>The ones you found difficult or slow to work through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will show you exactly what your weak areas are and where you need to devote more study time. Ask yourself why each of these questions gave you trouble. Was it because you didn\u2019t understand the material? Was it because you didn\u2019t remember the vocabulary? Do you need more repetitions on this type of question to build speed and confidence? Dig into those questions and figure out how you can strengthen your weak areas as you go back to review the material.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Answer_Explanations\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Answer Explanations<\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, many Praxis Core practice tests have a section explaining the answer choices. It can be tempting to read the explanation and think that you now have a good understanding of the concept. However, an explanation likely only covers part of the question\u2019s broader context. Even if the explanation makes sense, go back and investigate every concept related to the question until you\u2019re positive you have a thorough understanding.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Comprehend_Each_Topic\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Comprehend Each Topic<\/h3>\n<p>As you go along, keep in mind that the Praxis Core practice test is just that: practice. Memorizing these questions and answers will not be very helpful on the actual test because it is unlikely to have any of the same exact questions. If you only know the right answers to the sample questions, you won\u2019t be prepared for the real thing. Study the concepts until you understand them fully, and then you\u2019ll be able to answer any question that shows up on the test.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Strategy_for_Praxis_Core_Practice\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Strategy for Praxis Core Practice<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Remove Limitations.<\/strong> Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and Praxis Core study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Time Yourself.<\/strong> Take the second practice test \u201copen book\u201d as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Simulate Test Day.<\/strong> Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Practicing.<\/strong> Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it\u2019s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you\u2019ll be able to focus on recalling the material you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/praxis\/\" 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\/praxis\/\">\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\/praxiscaseflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxis-core\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'PraxisCASE Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Praxis-Core-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<h2 id=\"PraxCoreCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Praxis_Core_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Praxis Core Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online Praxis Core 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 Core 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 Core online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the Praxis Core exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxis-core\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=praxis-core\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PraxCore Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start your Praxis Core Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/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 long is the Praxis Core combined?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>If you choose to take all three Praxis Core tests together, it will take about 5 hours in total.<\/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 many questions are on the Praxis Core?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The combined total of questions for all three tests is 154:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reading:<\/strong> 56 questions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing:<\/strong> 42 questions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> 56 questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 each Praxis Core test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reading:<\/strong> 85 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing:<\/strong> 100 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> 90 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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;\">Is it hard to pass the Praxis Core?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The Praxis Core tests are not considered to be very difficult, especially if you study adequately beforehand.<\/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 Core cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The fee for each test is $90. If you take all three tests at once, the fee is $150.<\/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 do you pass the Praxis Core?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Colleges choose their own passing score, so there is no set score that will guarantee you pass or fail.<\/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 Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. Mr. Rench, a National Merit Scholar, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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