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Key Facts: Praxis Special Education: Mild to Moderate Exam
90 + 3
Selected-Response plus Integrated Constructed-Response Questions
ETS Praxis 5543 test page
2 hours
Testing Time
ETS Praxis 5543 test page
$146
Praxis 5543 Test Fee
ETS Praxis Information Bulletin
~171
ETS Median Scaled Score
ETS Praxis 5543 score data
151-158
Common State Cut Score Range
State Praxis score requirements
100
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OpenExamPrep Praxis 5543 bank
ETS lists Praxis 5543 as a 2-hour test with 90 selected-response questions and 3 integrated constructed-response questions, with a current fee of $146. Passing scores are set by states, not ETS; the ETS median scaled score is roughly 171 and common state cut scores fall around 151-158. Compared with the broader Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354), code 5543 adds applied content focused on mild-to-moderate, high-incidence disabilities such as specific learning disabilities, mild intellectual disability, emotional and behavioral disorders, ADHD, and mild autism.
Sample Praxis Special Education: Mild to Moderate Practice Questions
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1Under IDEA, which federal disability category is most commonly associated with the largest share of students receiving special education services in U.S. public schools?
2A 9-year-old has average cognitive ability but reads two grade levels below peers despite strong instruction, and shows weak phonological processing. These data most strongly indicate which condition?
3Which characteristic is most consistent with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), predominantly inattentive presentation, in a student with a mild-to-moderate profile?
4Under IDEA, a student with a chronic health condition such as ADHD that limits alertness and adversely affects educational performance is most often served under which category?
5A student diagnosed with mild intellectual disability is most accurately described by which combination of features?
6Which set of features best characterizes emotional disturbance (ED) under IDEA when it adversely affects educational performance?
7A student with mild autism in a general education classroom is most likely to need targeted support in which area?
8A speech-language impairment that primarily affects a student's ability to produce age-appropriate speech sounds is best described as a disorder of:
9Which statement about the typical co-occurrence of high-incidence disabilities is most accurate?
10Which describes a likely effect of a mild-to-moderate disability on a student's academic self-concept and motivation?
About the Praxis Special Education: Mild to Moderate Exam
Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (5543) is the ETS subject assessment many states use to license special educators working with students who have mild-to-moderate, high-incidence disabilities. It measures knowledge of learner development, planning and the learning environment, instruction, assessment, professional foundations, and integrated application to real caseloads.
Assessment
90 selected-response + 3 integrated constructed-response (official ETS); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Varies by state (ETS median ~171)
Exam Fee
$146 (ETS (Educational Testing Service))
Praxis Special Education: Mild to Moderate Exam Content Outline
Development and Characteristics of Learners
IDEA disability categories, profiles of mild-to-moderate high-incidence disabilities, typical and atypical development, comorbidity, and cultural, linguistic, and environmental influences.
Planning and the Learning Environment
IEP components and measurable goals, least restrictive environment and the placement continuum, accommodations versus modifications, UDL, differentiated planning, and organized environments.
Instruction
Explicit and systematic instruction, strategy instruction, evidence-based reading/math/writing interventions, scaffolding, assistive technology, generalization, and peer-mediated instruction.
Assessment
Formal and informal assessment, curriculum-based measurement, eligibility evaluation, progress monitoring, data-based decision-making, testing accommodations, and technical adequacy.
Foundations and Professional Responsibilities
IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, procedural safeguards, discipline and manifestation determination, CEC ethics, collaboration and co-teaching, and paraprofessional supervision.
Integrated Application
Case and scenario items applying knowledge to mild-to-moderate caseloads, including FBA/BIP, MTSS/RTI, inclusion decisions, transition planning, and data-driven program revision.
How to Pass the Praxis Special Education: Mild to Moderate Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Varies by state (ETS median ~171)
- Assessment: 90 selected-response + 3 integrated constructed-response (official ETS); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $146
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Praxis 5543 different from Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354)?
Both assess core special education knowledge, but 5354 is the broad general special education exam, while 5543 adds an applied focus on mild-to-moderate, high-incidence disabilities such as specific learning disabilities, mild intellectual disability, emotional and behavioral disorders, ADHD, and mild autism. Many states require 5543 specifically for a mild-to-moderate or learning-disabilities endorsement.
What is the format of the Praxis 5543 exam?
ETS lists Praxis 5543 as a 2-hour test with 90 selected-response questions plus 3 integrated constructed-response questions. This practice bank uses 100 selected-response items, with scenario and case questions that mirror the intent of the constructed-response section.
What passing score do I need on Praxis 5543?
ETS does not set a single national passing score. States and licensing agencies set their own cut scores; the ETS reported median scaled score is around 171, and common state cut scores fall roughly between 151 and 158. Confirm the exact required score for code 5543 with your state before registering.
How much does Praxis 5543 cost?
The current ETS fee for Praxis 5543 is $146. Your final checkout total can vary slightly if you add optional services, so verify the amount in your ETS account before payment.
What content is most heavily weighted on Praxis 5543?
The exam spans development and characteristics of learners, planning and the learning environment, instruction, assessment, foundations and professional responsibilities, and an integrated application section. Planning, instruction, and integrated application together represent the largest share, so prioritize IEP development, evidence-based instruction, and applied case reasoning.