The Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 exam is designed to measure your knowledge of the core educational practices that are essential for entry-level professional educators.
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Exam Outline
The Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 exam contains 70 selected-response questions and four constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours.
The exam is split into five content categories, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a professional educator should possess.
I. Students as Learners (21 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Student development and the learning process
- Students as diverse learners
- Student motivation and learning environment
II. Instructional Process (21 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Planning instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Questioning techniques
- Communication techniques
III. Assessment (14 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Assessment and evaluation strategies
- Assessment tools
IV. Professional Development, Leadership, and Community (14 questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Professional development practices and resources
- Implications of research, debates, ideas, and views on teaching practices
- The role of reflective practice for professional growth
- Basic strategies for developing collaborative relationships
- The role of teachers and schools as educational leaders in the community
V. Analysis of Instructional Scenarios (4 questions)
This category contains all four of the constructed-response questions. The questions are related to two case histories that pertain to the following topics:
- Students as learners (1-2 questions)
- Instructional process (1-2 questions)
- Assessment (0-1 questions)
- Professional development, leadership, and community (0-1 questions)
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Registration
To register for the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching 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 $156 exam fee.
Test Day
In-person Testing
You should plan to arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before the scheduled testing appointment. Upon arrival, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification.
You will also be asked to store all personal items, such as your cell phone, keys, wallet, and bags 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 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 score of at least 157.
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 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 exam?
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There are 70 selected-response questions and four constructed-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 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 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 exam?
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The passing score varies depending on which state you take the exam in.
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How much does the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 exam cost?
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The examination fee is $130.
