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How to Pass the Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) exam?

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Study Guide Format

The Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) study guides include instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 1000+ practice questions. The study guides cover 40+ concepts across four subtests:

  • Reading and Language Arts (5002):
  • Mathematics (5003)
  • Social Studies (5004)
  • Science (5005)

What Concepts are Covered in the Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) Study Guides?

The Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) study guides consists of the following concepts:

Reading and Language Arts (5002):

Concept Number of Lessons Practice Questions
Text Analysis 17 153
Early Literacy 6 68
Phonics and Word Analysis 7 89
Fluency 3 48
Teaching Reading 8 96
Writing 10 112
Speaking and Listening 3 32
Evaluating Writing 3 63
Research 5 56
Language Conventions 5 46
Figurative Language 5 70

Mathematics (5003): 

Concept Number of Lessons Practice Questions
Number Theory 14 110
Operations 15 142
Fractions and Ratios 9 126
Evaluating and Manipulating 7 79
Solving 8 84
Patterns 4 32
Lines and Shapes 11 118
Three Dimensional Shapes 6 37
Measurements 7 50
Statistics 6 70
Graphs 5 57
Probability 3 36

Social Studies (5004):

Concept Number of Lessons Practice Questions
Early US History 15 141
1800s US History 13 115
1900-Modern US History 9 52
Government 13 143
Physical Geography 10 93
Human Geography 8 51
Anthropology and Sociology 13 55
World History 15 84
Microeconomics 6 60
Macroeconomics 10 48

Science (5005): 

Concept Number of Lessons Practice Questions
Earth System 15 133
Water and Atmosphere 15 80
Astronomy 8 66
Effect of Science 5 23
Scientific Methods 14 129
Unifying Process 5 39
Life Structure and Function 16 96
Genetics 6 30
Ecology 19 109
Matter 14 97
Motion 8 81
Energy 8 67
Waves 14 95

Each concept includes instructional content and videos to ensure you understand that topic. They also come with practice questions so you can test yourself on the information you just learned.

How to Use the Study Guides

You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content,  gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test. You will have three attempts at taking the practice test.

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Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company. We then work with content and teaching experts to distill down what test-takers need to know. No matter where you are in the study guides, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.

Benefits of Using the Study Guide

The Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects study guides were created to help you pass your Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) exam. The comprehensive study guides provides you with all the information and study resources you need to be successful on test day!

The Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) exam assesses your ability to become an entry level elementary school teacher. Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!

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Exam Format

The Praxis Elementary Education (5001) exam consists of 245 multiple-choice questions covering various content areas. This exam is divided into 4 subtests:

  1. Reading and Language Arts (5002)
  2. Mathematics (5003)
  3. Social Studies (5004)
  4. Science (5005)

Learn more about the exam format in our Praxis Elementary Education 5001 Exam Overview.

Cost

$180 (all four subtests), $64 (each individual subtest).

 

Number of Attempts

There are no limits on how many times you can take the test before you pass — however, you have to wait 28 days between testing attempts.

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Dates and Locations

Tests are by appointment only, year-round. Click here to find a testing site near you.

Scoring

The passing score for each subtest varies by state. Some tests allow you to view unofficial scores right away; otherwise, official scores will be available online 10-16 business days after your test date.

Learn more about scoring in our Praxis Elementary Education (5001) scoring guide.

 

Test Difficulty

The passing rate for the Praxis® 5001 varies by state and is about 80%. Learn more about how hard it is to pass the Praxis 5001.

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Praxis® Elementary Education 5001 FAQs

How do I pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test?

To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test, you must first understand what is on the exam and what you will be expected to know. The best way is to review our Praxis® 5001 test breakdown materials and practice questions. Once you identify areas of weakness, you can begin targeting those areas with instructional content and practice questions.

Do I get a break during the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test?

Yes. You can take a short, unscheduled restroom break after the conclusion of one subtest, but before reading the directions for the next subtest. The test clock will not start until you return from your break. Long breaks are documented by test administrators, so do not take more than 5 to 10 minutes.

How hard Is the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test?

It’s not easy. In 2015-2016, the passing rates for Colorado were:

Subtest Passing %
Reading and Language Arts 83%
Mathematics 80%
Social Studies 75%
Science 75%

Source: Colorado Department of Education.

How long will the Praxis® 5001 test take me?

The full test is 4 hours and 15 minutes, but expect to be at the testing site longer. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment time to get checked in.

What can I expect when I arrive at the testing site to take the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test?

Watch this short ETS video to understand what your testing day will look like.

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