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Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects — Social Studies Subtest (5004)

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U.S. History, Government & Citizenship (45%)You are here

Master the Constitution, the three branches of government, checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, key historical eras (Colonial through 20th century), and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. This is the largest category on the subtest.

12
hours
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Geography, Anthropology & Sociology (30%)

Review map skills, latitude and longitude, the five themes of geography, physical and human features, climate regions, culture, and basic sociology concepts.

8
hours
3

World History & Economics (25%)

Study ancient and world civilizations, major historical periods, and core economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, and economic systems.

6
hours
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Estimated total study time
30 hours
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Can You Take the Praxis 5004 Exam?

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Age
No minimum age requirement
Education
Completion of or enrollment in a teacher preparation program (for K-6 certification)
Additional Requirements
  • Required for elementary education (K-6) teacher certification in many states
  • Can be taken as an individual subtest or as part of the combined 5001 exam
  • Subtest scores are reported separately and valid for 10 years
  • Some states use the 5904 combined-format version that includes 5004 content

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Time to Get Licensed

3-4 weeks typical preparation for the Social Studies subtest

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Retake Policy

28-day wait between attempts for the same subtest. You may retake the 5004 subtest individually without retaking the other subtests. Full subtest fee required for each retake.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$60-$90 (individual 5004 subtest) or $180 combined for all four 5001 subtests
Total Estimated Cost$60-$90 if taken alone
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Praxis 5004 Exam Details

Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects — Social Studies Subtest (5004)

Administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service)

Official Source
Varies by state (commonly 155-159)
Passing Score
60
Questions
60
Minutes
$60-$90 (individual subtest) or $180 combined (5001)
Exam Fee
Study time: 20-30 hours
Prerequisites: Typically taken during or after a teacher preparation program for K-6 certification
Valid for: 10 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ETS (Educational Testing Service) content outline

United States History, Government & Citizenship~27 questions (45%)

U.S. historical events and figures, the Constitution, three branches of government, rights and responsibilities of citizens

Geography, Anthropology & Sociology~18 questions (30%)

Map skills, physical and human geography, the five themes of geography, culture, and social structures

World History & Economics~15 questions (25%)

Ancient and world civilizations, major historical eras, and core economic concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand

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