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PRAXIS (5047) Study Guide

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What’s in the Praxis® Middle School: English Language Arts (5047) Study Guide?

Diagnostic Test Info

  • Fully assess your starting knowledge
  • Pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, so you can focus your study effectively.
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Diagnostic Test

  • Fully assess your starting knowledge
  • Pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, so you can focus your study effectively.

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  • Build background knowledge on a topic
  • Reinforce what you have already learned

Flashcards

  • Retain information faster by practicing active recall
  • Gain confidence-based repetition and spaced repetition

Quizzes

  • Improve memory retention
  • Provide firm foundation for stages of learning

Practice Tests

  • Authentic practice questions
  • Designed to mimic test-day conditions
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What Do We Mean When We Say Test-Aligned?

Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the Praxis®️ Middle School: English Language Arts (5047) 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 guide, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.

Guide Features

Discover Your Strengths and Weaknesses Using a Diagnostic Test

Our study guide is uniquely arranged based on your diagnostic assessment that you take at the beginning of every study guide. We take the data of your strengths and weaknesses, along with the weighting of each area on the exam, to create a custom study plan and experience, just for you.

Learn Your Way, with a Personalized Learning Path

Our curriculum is written by teachers who have been in your shoes and passed these exams. It is then personalized based on the results from your diagnostic, so your studying what’s most important first. Our curriculum contains test-aligned instructional content, flashcards, and videos that are fun and engaging (finally)! No more old outdated video content like other test prep providers.

Assess Your Knowledge with Dynamic Quizzes

Your check for understanding is tested with quizzes for every concept. And since our study guides are “smart”, as we find areas of improvement, we’ll continue testing you on the concepts you need to focus on the most.

Feel Confident on Test Day, with Timed Practice Tests

The study guide includes three full-length practice tests. These tests are designed to mimic the real exam, meaning they have the same numbers of questions and time limit as the real exam. Scoring above a 90% unlocks your money-back guarantee.

Praxis® Middle School: English Language Arts Quick Facts

Test Breakdown:

110 selected response questions and 2 constructed-response questions with a 160 time limit (130 minutes for the selected-response (SR) section and 30 minutes for the constructed-response (CR) section).

Check out the full exam overview for more info.

Cost

$156

What to Bring

In most cases, only one form of primary ID is needed. Click here for more info

Dates and Locations

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

Scoring

The passing score for the Praxis Middle School English Language Arts (5047) exam is 164 in most states. Check the Praxis ETS website to confirm the passing score in your state.

Learn more about the exam’s scoring in our full scoring guide.

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With over 60 years of combined teaching experience and advanced degrees, our education experts work countless hours to methodically evaluate the content and condense it down to test-aligned study guides guaranteed to help you pass.

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Our exceptional Customer Care team is here to help you pass. We focus on providing the best possible customer experience. We are sincere in our goal to help test-takers who wish to become teachers. Our professionalism, patience, and people-first attitude are available to you by phone and email, allowing you to connect with us.

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The practice tests mimic the exam in length and format. At the end, you’ll get a full breakdown of your results.

If you aren’t happy with your Practice Test score — we recommend a minimum score of 80% — then utilize the study guide to improve it.

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Praxis® Middle School: English Language Arts FAQs

Do I get a break during the Praxis® Middle School: English Language Arts (5047) exam?

Most tests do not include a scheduled break. If you choose to take an unscheduled break, your test clock will not stop, so it’s recommended that you use the restroom before or after your test.  Long breaks are documented by test administrators, so do not take more than 5 to 10 minutes.

How do I pass the Praxis® Middle School: English Language Arts test?

To pass the Praxis® Middle School: English Language Arts (5047) exam, you must first understand what is on the exam and what you will be expected to know. Once you identify areas of weakness, you can begin targeting those areas with instructional content and practice questions.

How long will the Praxis® 5047 exam take me?

The full test is 160 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 Praxis® Middle School: English Language Arts (5047) exam?

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