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Key Facts: Praxis 5001 Exam
245
Total Questions (4 Subtests)
ETS Praxis 5001
4h 35m
Total Testing Time
Combined all 4 subtests
150–165
Typical Passing Score Range
State-set per subtest
$180
Combined Exam Fee
ETS (2026)
~70–80%
First-Time Pass Rate
State education reports
200+
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The Praxis 5001 is four subtests taken together or separately: 5002 R&LA (80 Qs, 90 min), 5003 Math (55 Qs, 65 min), 5004 Social Studies (55 Qs, 50 min), 5005 Science (55 Qs, 50 min). Passing scores are state-set, typically 150–165 per subtest on a 100–200 scale. The fee is $180 for the combined exam. Key content: R&LA heavily tests the Science of Reading (phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension); Math emphasizes Numbers & Operations and Algebraic Thinking; Social Studies covers U.S. and World History, Geography, Government, and Economics; Science covers Earth/Space, Life, and Physical science aligned to NGSS.
About the Praxis 5001 Exam
The Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) is a teacher-certification exam required for K–6 elementary licensure in most states. It consists of four separate subtests: 5002 Reading & Language Arts (80 questions, 90 min), 5003 Mathematics (55 questions, 65 min), 5004 Social Studies (55 questions, 50 min), and 5005 Science (55 questions, 50 min). All subtests are computer-delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers. Candidates may take all four subtests in a single session or separately.
Questions
245 scored questions
Time Limit
4h 35m combined (5002: 90 min, 5003: 65 min, 5004: 50 min, 5005: 50 min)
Passing Score
Varies by state (typically 150–165 per subtest; 159 is common)
Exam Fee
$180 (combined) or $60–$90 per subtest (ETS (Educational Testing Service))
Praxis 5001 Exam Content Outline
Reading & Language Arts (5002)
Phonological awareness (phonemic awareness, segmentation, blending), phonics & word recognition (decoding, sight words), reading fluency, vocabulary development, reading comprehension (literary & informational texts), writing process (planning, drafting, revising), writing conventions (grammar, mechanics), speaking & listening
Mathematics (5003)
Numbers & Operations (place value, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportional reasoning), Algebraic Thinking (patterns, equations, functions), Geometry & Measurement (shapes, area, perimeter, transformations), Data/Statistics/Probability (graphs, mean/median/mode, basic probability)
Social Studies (5004)
Geography (maps, physical/human geography, regions, 5 themes), World History (ancient civilizations, exploration, World Wars), U.S. History (colonial period, Constitution, Civil War, civil rights), Government & Civics (branches of government, rights, democratic principles), Economics (scarcity, supply/demand, economic systems)
Science (5005)
Earth & Space Science (rock cycle, water cycle, plate tectonics, solar system, weather), Life Science (cell biology, genetics, ecosystems, photosynthesis, food chains), Physical Science (Newton's laws, energy transfer, waves, matter, chemical properties)
How to Pass the Praxis 5001 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Varies by state (typically 150–165 per subtest; 159 is common)
- Exam length: 245 questions
- Time limit: 4h 35m combined (5002: 90 min, 5003: 65 min, 5004: 50 min, 5005: 50 min)
- Exam fee: $180 (combined) or $60–$90 per subtest
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the Praxis Elementary Education exam?
Passing scores are set by each state and typically range from 150–165 on a 100–200 scale. A score of 159 is the most common cut score used by states for individual subtests. Check your state's education department website for the exact required score, as it varies. Some states require passing all four subtests; others allow you to bank passing subtest scores and retake individual subtests if needed.
How is the Praxis Elementary Education exam structured?
The Praxis 5001 consists of four subtests: 5002 Reading & Language Arts (80 selected-response questions, 90 minutes), 5003 Mathematics (55 questions, 65 minutes), 5004 Social Studies (55 questions, 50 minutes), and 5005 Science (55 questions, 50 minutes). All questions are selected-response (multiple choice). You can take all four subtests in a single combined session (about 4.5 hours) or register for individual subtests on separate test dates.
What is the fee for the Praxis Elementary Education exam?
The combined registration fee for all four Praxis Elementary Education subtests (5001) is $180. Individual subtest fees range from $60–$90 each. If you retake a single subtest, you pay only for that subtest. The exam is delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers.
What does the Science of Reading mean for the R&LA subtest?
The Praxis R&LA subtest (5002) is heavily aligned to the Science of Reading. You need to know the five pillars identified by the National Reading Panel: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Key concepts include systematic phonics instruction, decoding strategies, the Simple View of Reading (RC = Decoding × Language Comprehension), and evidence-based interventions for struggling readers through MTSS/RTI frameworks.
How should I prepare for the Praxis 5001 Mathematics subtest?
The Math subtest (5003) tests content knowledge at a level you need to teach elementary grades. Focus on: number sense and place value, fraction operations, ratio and proportional reasoning, algebraic thinking with patterns and equations, geometry (area, perimeter, basic transformations), and data literacy (graphs, mean/median/mode, basic probability). Expect to explain mathematical reasoning, not just calculate answers.
What NGSS concepts are tested on the Praxis Science subtest?
The Science subtest (5005) aligns with NGSS and the three dimensions: Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts. Key content: Earth & Space (rock cycle, water cycle, plate tectonics, seasons, solar system); Life Science (cell structure, photosynthesis, food webs, genetics, ecosystems); Physical Science (Newton's three laws, energy types and transformations, wave properties, states of matter, chemical vs. physical changes).