The Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam is designed to ensure individuals are prepared to serve as entry-level school leaders.
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Exam Outline
The Praxis Educational Leadership exam contains 120 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The exam is split into six content categories, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a school leader should possess.
I. Strategic Leadership (20 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Mission, vision, goals, and core values
- Shared commitments to implement the vision and goals
- Continuous improvement toward the vision and goals
II. Instructional Leadership (27 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Professional development and building capacity
- Rigorous curriculum and instructions
- Assessment and accountability
III. Climate and Cultural Leadership (22 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Community of care and support for teachers of care and support for teachers
- Equity and cultural responsiveness
- Community of care and support for students
IV. Ethical Leadership (19 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Ethical and legal behavior
- Ethical values and beliefs
V. Organizational Leadership (16 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Managing operational systems
- Aligning and obtaining fiscal and human resources
- Protecting the welfare and safety of students and staff
VI. Community Engagement Leadership (16 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Collaborate with families and other community members
- Community interests and needs
- Maximizing community resources
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Registration
To register for the Praxis Educational Leadership exam, you will need to create an online ETS account. Once this account is created, you can apply to take the exam.
During the exam 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 facility about 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment to leave enough time for checking in. During the check-in process, you will be asked to sign in and present two forms of valid identification, one of which must be a photo ID.
Personal items will not be allowed into the testing room, so you will be asked to leave things like your phone, wallet, keys, and food items in your car or in a secure locker.
After you have been checked in and your personal items have been stored, you will be led to the testing area and given a brief overview of the testing system before starting your exam.
Remote Testing
To take the exam remotely, you must use a non-touchscreen laptop or desktop computer, and you must have a working speaker, microphone, and camera hooked up. Before test day, you will need to download and install the ETS Secure Test Browser on your computer, which is what you will use to take the test.
Your environment must be private, with no traffic in and out of your testing area. The area where you take the exam must be clear of all personal items, and you will not be allowed to wear headphones. The proctor will ask you to move the camera around so that your testing area can be observed.
Once the proctor has determined everything is ready, they will walk you through the examination process.
How the Exam is Scored
Your Praxis Educational Leadership exam score is calculated using a scaled scoring system that takes your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and turns it into a scaled score from 100 to 300.
The score you need in order to pass the test is different depending on the state you take it in, but the score most states require is 146.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam?
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There are 120 selected response questions on the exam.
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How long is the Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam?
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The score needed to pass this exam will vary depending on the state in which you take the exam.
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How much does the Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam cost?
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The examination fee is $130.
