Praxis Core

The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests are administered by ETS and measure foundational skills in three areas: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. These skills are central to effective teaching and communication, which is why the Praxis Core is a common requirement for candidates pursuing a career in education.

Importance of the Praxis Core

The Praxis Core is widely used by teacher preparation programs and licensing authorities. It evaluates the fundamental abilities teachers need to engage, instruct, and support their students: reading comprehension, written communication, and mathematical reasoning. In many states and institutions, passing the Praxis Core (or an accepted alternative) is a prerequisite for admission to a teacher education program or for licensure, so confirm the current requirement with your state or program. Each test builds on skills educators use daily, from understanding complex texts to explaining ideas clearly and solving problems analytically.

Exam Pattern and Structure

The Praxis Core consists of three separate tests. You may take them individually or together as the Core Combined Test (5752).

Test	Questions	Time	FormatandContentCategories
Reading(5713)	56	85min	Selected -response questions on passages and statements .
			KeyIdeasandDetails;Craft Structure andLanguageSkills; , ,
			IntegrationofKnowledgeandIdeas
Writing(5723)	40 selected -response + 2	100min(40+30	Usage sentencecorrection revisionincontext and , , ,
	essays	+30)	researchskills;oneargumentativeessayandone
			informative/explanatory (source-based) essay
Mathematics	56	90min	Selected -response (one or more answers) and numeric
(5733)			entry with an on-screen four-function calculator Number , .
			andQuantity;DataInterpretationandRepresentation ,
			Statistics andProbability;AlgebraandGeometry ,

Scoring and Passing Requirements

Each test is scored separately on a scale of 100 to 200. Passing scores are set by each state and institution to align with its licensing and admission standards, so verify your specific requirement. Commonly required passing scores are shown below.

Test	ScoreRange	CommonlyRequiredPassingScore
Reading(5713)	100–200	156
Writing(5723)	100–200	162
Mathematics(5733)	100–200	150

Scores for Reading and Mathematics are typically available within 7 calendar days of testing; Writing scores, which include the scored essays, are typically available about 20 business days after the test date. Scores are posted to your ETS account, and you can send them to your institution or licensing authority.

Test Administration and Format

ExamAspect	Details
Administeredby	ETS(EducationalTestingService)
Delivery	Computer-delivered year-round at an authorized test center or at home with a live remote proctor , ,
Fees	$90perindividualtest or$150fortheCoreCombinedTest(allthreetestsinonesession) ,
Calculator	An on-screen four-function calculator is provided for Mathematics; personal calculators are not
	permitted
Scorescale	100–200foreachtest;passingscoresaresetbyeachstateorinstitution
Retesting	Youmayretakeatestafter28days andyouretakeonlythetest(s)youneedtopass ,
Registration	Registerwellinadvancetosecureyourpreferreddateandlocation;iftestingathome completethe ,
	equipmentcheckaheadoftime
Identification	A valid government-issued photo ID with a signature that matches your registration name exactly ,

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