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Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: 5-9 (5623) Study Guide Format

The Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: 5-9 (5623) study guide includes instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 1000+ practice questions and 3 sample essay prompts. The study guide covers 12 concepts including Development and Learning, Motivation and Environment, Diverse Learners and much more!

What Concepts are Covered in the Praxis PLT: 5-9 (5623) Study Guide?

The Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: 5-9 (5623) study guide consists of the following concepts:

Concept Number of Lessons Practice Questions
Development and Learning 14 69
Motivation and Environment 11 166
Diverse Learners 10 124
Instructional Strategies 11 85
Educational Theories 4 37
Planning Instruction 9 82
Types of Instruction 5 23
Questioning 1 45
Tool and Strategies 7 114
Professional Development 2 24
Collaboration 6 38
Legalities 8 36

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The Praxis PLT: 5-9 (5623) exam consists of 70 selected-response questions plus 4 constructed-response questions with a 2 hours time limit.

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