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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: Praxis 5038 Exam

130

Selected-Response Questions

ETS test page / study companion

2h 30m

Testing Time

ETS test page / study companion

$130

Current Fee Category

ETS Praxis Information Bulletin

38 / 25 / 37

Official Domain Weighting

ETS 5038 study companion

167

Common Benchmark Score

ETS multistate standard-setting materials

Mar 7, 2026

Latest Verified Review Date

Current official ETS pages checked for this bank

For 2026 planning, ETS still lists Praxis 5038 as a 130-question, 2 hour 30 minute, computer-delivered selected-response subject assessment priced at $130. The official study companion weights Reading at 38%, Language Use and Vocabulary at 25%, and Writing, Speaking, and Listening at 37%. As of March 7, 2026, I did not find an official nationwide redesign notice for 5038; the main current policy context is that passing scores remain state-set and some states continue using 2025-2026 adoption timelines tied to Praxis Bridge or updated licensure rules.

About the Praxis 5038 Exam

Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) is the ETS secondary English licensure exam focused on literature, informational texts, rhetoric, grammar, vocabulary, writing, speaking, and listening. The current official blueprint uses three weighted areas: Reading (38%), Language Use and Vocabulary (25%), and Writing, Speaking, and Listening (37%).

Questions

130 scored questions

Time Limit

2h 30m

Passing Score

Varies by state (167 is a common benchmark, but verify your state)

Exam Fee

$130 (ETS / Pearson VUE)

Praxis 5038 Exam Content Outline

38%

Reading

Literature, informational texts, rhetoric, genre, literary context, theme, figurative language, poetry analysis, media interpretation, and reading strategies supported by textual evidence.

25%

Language Use and Vocabulary

Standard English grammar, usage, syntax, mechanics, affixes, context clues, reference tools, diction and dialect variation, and research-based vocabulary-development approaches.

37%

Writing, Speaking, and Listening

Writing modes, task-purpose-audience decisions, organization and style, ethical research and citation, source evaluation, oral presentation, collaborative discussion, assessment, and effective use of digital media.

How to Pass the Praxis 5038 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Varies by state (167 is a common benchmark, but verify your state)
  • Exam length: 130 questions
  • Time limit: 2h 30m
  • Exam fee: $130

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Praxis 5038 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the official weighting as your study schedule: reading first, writing/communication second, grammar/vocabulary third only if that matches your weakness profile
2For literature questions, prove every claim with textual evidence and know the signature features of major genres, forms, and literary movements
3On rhetoric and argument items, separate purpose, audience, evidence quality, and fallacies instead of treating them as one skill
4For grammar and usage, train sentence structure, parallelism, agreement, pronoun case, punctuation, and modifier placement in mixed sets rather than isolated drills
5In writing and research questions, prefer choices that improve coherence, maintain ethical source use, match audience and purpose, and preserve the writer’s line of reasoning

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on Praxis 5038 and how long is it?

ETS lists Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) as 130 selected-response questions in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The computer-delivered exam may include a variety of selected-response formats, including single-answer, multi-select, and interactive response types.

What content areas matter most on Praxis 5038?

The official ETS study companion weights Reading at 38%, Language Use and Vocabulary at 25%, and Writing, Speaking, and Listening at 37%. That means nearly three quarters of the exam sits in reading analysis plus writing/communication decisions, so those should dominate your timed practice.

What passing score do I need for Praxis 5038?

Praxis passing scores are set by states and educator-licensure agencies, not by one universal national cutoff. ETS multistate standard-setting materials use 167 as a common benchmark for 5038, but you should still confirm the exact score required by your state or program.

How much does Praxis 5038 cost?

The current ETS Praxis Information Bulletin lists selected-response Praxis Subject Assessments at $130, which applies to Praxis 5038. Always confirm the live registration total before checkout in case ETS updates fees or adds service charges.

What changed for Praxis 5038 in 2026?

As of March 7, 2026, I did not find an official ETS notice announcing a nationwide 5038 blueprint redesign, score change, or fee-category change. The broader Praxis program has separate 2026 activity, such as new Elementary Education Fundamentals testing, but that is a different assessment family and not a replacement for 5038.

How should I study for Praxis ELA effectively?

Study by blueprint weight, not comfort zone. Start with literary and rhetorical reading analysis, then train grammar and vocabulary, and finish with writing/research/speaking tasks that require audience awareness, source evaluation, and clear organization under time pressure.

What is the difference between Praxis 5038 and Praxis 5039?

Praxis 5038 is English Language Arts: Content Knowledge, while Praxis 5039 is English Language Arts: Content and Analysis. States and certification routes may require one or the other, so confirm the exact test code your licensure pathway specifies before registering.