The Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge exam is designed to measure the knowledge and skills that are essential for professional middle school teachers.
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Exam Outline
The Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge exam contains 120 selected-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours.
The exam is split into four content categories, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a teacher should possess.
I. Literature and Language Studies (30 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Literature
- Language and linguistics
- Oral and written communication
II. Mathematics (30 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Number sense and numeration
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Algebraic concepts
- Number theory
- The real number system and its subsystems
- Probability and statistics
III. History/Social Studies (30 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- US history
- World history
- Nonhistorical perspective
- Government and politics
- Geography
- Economics
- Anthropology and sociology
IV. Science (30 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Life science
- Earth and space science
- Physical science
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Registration
To register for the Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge 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
On test day, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the scheduled testing appointment. This will allow you enough time to complete the check-in process. During the check-in process, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification as soon as you arrive.
You will also be asked to store all personal 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 given a brief tutorial on the testing system.
Remote Testing
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.
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.
How the Exam is Scored
Your Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge 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 minimum scaled score you need to obtain to pass the exam varies depending on what state you take the exam in.
You should receive an official score report about five weeks after testing.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge exam?
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There are 120 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 2 hours.
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What is the passing score for the Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge exam?
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There is no set passing score for this exam. Each state has its own passing score requirements.
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How much does the Praxis Middle School Content Knowledge exam cost?
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The examination fee is $130.
