The Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge exam is designed to evaluate the readiness of potential elementary education teachers to teach various subjects.
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Exam Outline
The Praxis Elementary Education exam contains 140 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours.
The exam is split into four content categories:
I. Reading and Language Arts (49 questions)
The questions in this category cover the following topics:
- Foundational skills of reading
- Literature and informational text
- Writing
- Language
- Speaking and listening
II. Mathematics (41 questions)
The questions in this category cover the following topics:
- Numbers and operations
- Algebraic thinking
- Geometry and measurement
- Data, statistics, and probability
III. Social Studies (25 questions)
The questions in this category cover the following topics:
- Geography, sociology, and anthropology
- World history
- United States history
- Government, citizenship, and democracy
- Economics
- Social studies as inquiry and social studies processes
Science (25 questions)
The questions in this category cover the following topics:
- Earth and space science
- Life sciences
- Physical sciences
- Impact of science and technology on society
- Science as inquiry and science processes
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Registration
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.
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.
Test Day
In-person Testing
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.
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.
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.
Remote Testing
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.
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.
Once the proctor has approved your testing area, they will walk you through the testing process and begin your exam.
How the Exam is Scored
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.
You should receive an official score report about 5 weeks after testing.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the Praxis Elementary Education exam?
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There are 140 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the Praxis Elementary Education exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 2.5 hours.
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What is the passing score for the Praxis Elementary Education exam?
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The minimum passing score needed for this exam will differ depending on which state you take the exam in.
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How much does the Praxis Elementary Education exam cost?
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The examination fee is $130.
