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A triangle has angles measuring 50 degrees and 60 degrees. What is the measure of the third angle?
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Key Facts: Praxis 5003 Exam
50
Questions on the 5003 Subtest
ETS Praxis 5003 Test at a Glance
65 min
Testing Time
ETS Praxis 5003
~40%
Numbers & Operations Share
ETS Praxis 5003 content categories
150-165
Typical Passing Score Range
State-set cut scores
$70
Individual Subtest Fee
ETS (2026)
Provided
On-Screen Calculator
ETS Praxis 5003
10 years
Score Validity
ETS Praxis
100
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The Praxis 5003 is the Mathematics subtest of the Praxis Elementary Education 5001 battery. It has 50 selected-response and numeric-entry questions in 65 minutes, with an on-screen calculator. Content splits into Numbers & Operations (~40%, place value, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, number theory), Algebraic Thinking (~30%, expressions, equations, patterns, functions), and Geometry & Measurement, Data, Statistics & Probability (~30%, area, perimeter, volume, graphs, mean/median/mode, probability). Passing scores are state-set, typically 150-165 on a 100-200 scale. The fee is $70 standalone or part of the $180 combined 5001.
Sample Praxis 5003 Practice Questions
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1In the number 47,308, what is the value of the digit 7?
2Round 6,748 to the nearest hundred.
3Which fraction is equivalent to 0.75?
4What is 2/3 + 1/6?
5A shirt originally priced at $40 is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
6Which of the following numbers is prime?
7What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36?
8A recipe uses a ratio of 3 cups of flour to 2 cups of sugar. If a baker uses 9 cups of flour, how many cups of sugar are needed?
9What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
10Which expression represents the prime factorization of 60?
About the Praxis 5003 Exam
The Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects — Mathematics Subtest (5003) is one of the four subtests of the Praxis 5001 required for K-6 elementary teacher licensure in most states. It contains 50 selected-response and numeric-entry questions to be answered in 65 minutes, with an on-screen calculator provided. The subtest covers three content categories: Numbers & Operations (~40%), Algebraic Thinking (~30%), and Geometry & Measurement, Data, Statistics & Probability (~30%). It is computer-delivered and can be taken standalone or combined with the other three subtests.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
65 minutes
Passing Score
Varies by state (typically 150-165; 157 is common on a 100-200 scale)
Exam Fee
$70 (individual subtest) or part of the $180 combined 5001 fee (ETS (Educational Testing Service))
Praxis 5003 Exam Content Outline
Numbers & Operations
Place value and number forms, rounding, fraction and decimal operations, percentages, ratios and proportional reasoning, number theory (primes, factors, multiples, GCF, LCM, prime factorization), order of operations, exponents, integers, estimation, and the reasonableness of results
Algebraic Thinking
Algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, formulas, functions and input-output rules, properties of operations (commutative, associative, distributive, identity), translating words into equations, and arithmetic, geometric, and nonlinear patterns
Geometry & Measurement, Data, Statistics & Probability
Properties of 2-D and 3-D shapes, angles, area, perimeter, volume, surface area, transformations, symmetry, the coordinate plane, units and conversions, scale, interpreting graphs and tables, measures of center (mean, median, mode), range, and simple probability
How to Pass the Praxis 5003 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Varies by state (typically 150-165; 157 is common on a 100-200 scale)
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 65 minutes
- Exam fee: $70 (individual subtest) or part of the $180 combined 5001 fee
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the Praxis 5003 Mathematics subtest?
Passing scores are set by each state, not by ETS, and typically range from 150-165 on a 100-200 scale. A cut score of 157 is common for the Mathematics subtest. Check your state's department of education website for the exact required score, because it varies by state and may differ from the score required for the other 5001 subtests.
How is the Praxis 5003 Mathematics subtest structured?
The 5003 subtest contains 50 questions to be answered in 65 minutes. Questions are selected-response (multiple choice) and numeric-entry. The content is divided into three categories: Numbers & Operations (about 40%), Algebraic Thinking (about 30%), and Geometry & Measurement, Data, Statistics & Probability (about 30%). An on-screen four-function calculator is provided for the entire subtest.
Can I take the Praxis 5003 by itself?
Yes. The 5003 Mathematics subtest can be taken as a standalone test for about $70, or combined with the other three subtests (5002 Reading & Language Arts, 5004 Social Studies, 5005 Science) in the $180 Praxis 5001 combined registration. Taking subtests separately lets you focus on one content area at a time and bank your passing scores.
Is a calculator allowed on the Praxis 5003?
Yes. An on-screen four-function calculator is provided within the testing software for the Mathematics subtest. You cannot bring your own physical calculator. Even with the calculator, you should know how to set up problems, estimate to check reasonableness, and reason through fraction, percent, and geometry questions, since the calculator only handles basic arithmetic.
What math content is most heavily tested on the 5003?
Numbers & Operations is the largest category at roughly 40% of the subtest (about 20 of 50 questions). It covers place value, fraction and decimal operations, percentages, ratios, proportional reasoning, and number theory. Algebraic Thinking and the combined Geometry & Measurement, Data, Statistics & Probability category each make up about 30% (roughly 15 questions each).
How long should I study for the Praxis 5003 Mathematics subtest?
Most candidates spend 20-30 hours preparing for the Mathematics subtest over 3-5 weeks. Start with a diagnostic practice set to find your weak areas, then focus extra time there. Numbers & Operations and Algebraic Thinking together make up about 70% of the test, so prioritize fraction operations, percents, ratios, equations, and patterns.