Praxis 5547 Study Guide: Special Education (Severe to Profound)

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What Concepts are Covered in the Praxis Special Education: Severe to Profound (5547) Study Guide?

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The Praxis Special Education: Severe to Profound (5547) study guide consists of the following concepts:

Study Guide Format

The Praxis Special Education: Severe to Profound (5547) study guide includes instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 1000+ practice questions. The study guide covers 11 concepts including Human Development, Planning, Instruction and Learning Environments and much more!

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ConceptsLessonsQuestions
Human Development12120
Adaptive Needs960
Environmental and Biological Factors956
Effect on Communication1084
Planning9127
Functional Curriculum Fundamentals644
Instruction and Learning Environments8152
Interventions, Eligibility, and Identification12164
Data-Based Program Design354
Ethics, Law, and Procedures764
Professionalism and Collaboration12130
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Praxis® Special Education 5547 study guide FAQs

Do I get a break during the Praxis® 5547 exam?

This test does 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® Special Education: Severe to Profound (5547) test?

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How long will the Praxis 5547 exam take me?

The full test is 2 hours, but expect to be at the testing site longer. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment time to get checked in.

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