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Key Facts: Praxis Special Education: Severe to Profound Exam
90 + 3
Selected-Response + Integrated Constructed-Response Questions
ETS Praxis 5545 test page
2 hours
Total Testing Time
ETS Praxis 5545 test page
$146
Praxis 5545 Test Fee
ETS Praxis fees
~177
ETS Median Score (states set the cut score)
ETS Praxis score data
100
Free Practice Questions In This Bank
OpenExamPrep
CEC
Largely Based On CEC Professional Preparation Standards
ETS Praxis 5545 test page
ETS lists Praxis 5545 as a 2-hour test with 90 selected-response questions plus 3 integrated constructed-response questions, largely based on the CEC Professional Preparation Standards. ETS does not set a single qualifying score; states set their own cut scores, and the ETS median is about 177. This free bank provides 100 selected-response practice items across all six content areas, with the integrated constructed-response section represented as applied scenario and case items.
Sample Praxis Special Education: Severe to Profound Practice Questions
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1A profound intellectual disability is generally associated with adaptive functioning that requires which level of support?
2Deaf-blindness as a disability category under IDEA is best described as:
3A student with severe autism demonstrates limited joint attention and few spontaneous communicative initiations. This profile most directly indicates a need for:
4Cerebral palsy is most accurately classified as which type of impairment for educational eligibility purposes?
5Which statement best reflects current understanding of presuming competence in students with severe and profound disabilities?
6A student with a profound disability has a g-tube and requires repositioning every two hours. These are best described as:
7Cortical visual impairment (CVI) differs from ocular visual impairment primarily because CVI:
8Which of the following is the most common cause of intellectual disability in the severe-to-profound range that is also preventable?
9A learner with multiple disabilities exhibits sensorimotor-stage cognitive behaviors. The most appropriate instructional emphasis is:
10Self-determination for students with severe disabilities is best supported when teachers:
About the Praxis Special Education: Severe to Profound Exam
Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications (5545) is the ETS subject assessment used by many states to license special educators who serve students with significant, low-incidence disabilities. It targets severe-to-profound intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, severe autism, deaf-blindness, and orthopedic/physical and health impairments, emphasizing AAC, systematic instruction, functional and community-based curriculum, alternate assessment, and IDEA/CEC professional foundations.
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 ~177)
Exam Fee
$146 (ETS (Educational Testing Service))
Praxis Special Education: Severe to Profound Exam Content Outline
Development and Characteristics of Learners
Characteristics and etiology of severe-to-profound and low-incidence disabilities, presuming competence, presymbolic communication, sensory/motor needs, and self-determination.
Planning and the Learning Environment
IEP and PLAAFP, measurable goals, LRE and placement, UDL, ecological inventories, functional curriculum, accessible/positioned environments, and transition and person-centered planning.
Instruction
Task analysis, prompting and fading, time delay, discrete trial training, errorless learning, chaining, shaping, naturalistic and community-based instruction, AAC, and generalization.
Assessment
Alternate assessment and achievement standards, criterion-referenced and authentic assessment, adaptive behavior, FBA, task-analytic data, and progress monitoring.
Foundations and Professional Responsibilities
IDEA (FAPE, LRE, related services, safeguards, ESY), CEC ethics, evidence-based practice, confidentiality, and family and interprofessional collaboration.
Integrated Application
Scenario and case-based items integrating communication, behavior, instruction, assessment, and collaboration for severe-to-profound caseloads.
How to Pass the Praxis Special Education: Severe to Profound Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Varies by state (ETS median ~177)
- 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
What is on the Praxis 5545 exam?
ETS lists Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications (5545) as a 2-hour test with 90 selected-response questions and 3 integrated constructed-response questions. It is largely based on the CEC Professional Preparation Standards and focuses on serving students with severe-to-profound and low-incidence disabilities.
How is Praxis 5545 different from the Special Education Core Knowledge 5354 exam?
Praxis 5354 (Core Knowledge and Applications) is a broad foundational special education test covering all disability categories. Praxis 5545 is a specialized applications test that adds a severe-to-profound emphasis, drilling deep into low-incidence disabilities, AAC, systematic instruction, functional and community-based curriculum, and alternate assessment for students with the most significant support needs.
How is Praxis 5545 different from the 5543 Mild to Moderate exam?
Both 5543 and 5545 share the same special education core knowledge, but they differ in the applications half. Praxis 5543 (Mild to Moderate Applications) targets high-incidence disabilities such as learning disabilities and mild intellectual or behavioral needs, while Praxis 5545 (Severe to Profound Applications) targets significant/profound intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, severe autism, deaf-blindness, and physical and health impairments.
What passing score do I need on Praxis 5545?
ETS does not set a single national qualifying score for Praxis 5545. States and licensing agencies set their own cut scores; the ETS median performance is about 177 within an approximate range of 169 to 183. Confirm the exact required score with your state before registering.
How much does Praxis 5545 cost and how long is it?
ETS lists the Praxis 5545 test fee at $146 and a total testing time of about 2 hours. Your final checkout total can vary with optional services, so confirm the amount in your ETS account before payment.
How many practice questions are in this free bank?
This free bank includes 100 selected-response practice questions with detailed explanations across all six content areas. Because the official exam includes 3 integrated constructed-response questions, that applied section is represented here as scenario and case-based selected-response items for severe-to-profound caseloads.