ETS
Praxis Core
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators
The basic-skills battery in reading, writing, and math that many US states and teacher-preparation programs require for entry into educator licensure pathways. Often the first gate on the road to a teaching credential.
What's on the exam
Praxis Core (5713/5723/5733; combined 5752)
Reading
~33%Key ideas and details · Craft, structure, and language skills · Integration of knowledge and ideas · Paired passages · Research and citation skills
Writing
~33%Argumentative essay · Informative/explanatory essay · Grammar and usage · Sentence correction and revision · Research and citation skills
Mathematics
~34%Number and quantity · Algebra and functions · Geometry · Statistics and probability · Data interpretation and representation
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Praxis Core cost?
The Praxis Core costs $90. Per subtest; the combined Reading/Writing/Math administration (5752) is US$150.
How long is the Praxis Core and how many questions does it have?
56 reading, 40 writing (plus 2 essays), and 56 math questions — 85 min Reading, 100 min Writing, 90 min Math — about 4.5–5 hours combined.
What do you need to pass the Praxis Core?
Passing scores set by each state (commonly around 156 Reading, 162 Writing, 150 Math).
Can you retake the Praxis Core?
Once every 28 days per subtest.
What is the best way to study for the Praxis Core?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Reading ~33%, Writing ~33%, Mathematics ~34%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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