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Exam Overview
Test 5624 is given by computer, either at a test center or at home with a remote proctor. You have two hours for the whole test: 70 selected-response questions and 4 constructed-response questions based on two case histories.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 |
| Test code | 5624 |
| Questions | 70 selected-response and 4 constructed-response |
| Testing time | 2 hours for the whole test |
| Unscored questions | Some questions may be tryout questions that do not count; they are not marked |
| Answer choices | Four on selected-response questions; a few may ask for more than one answer |
| Written part | Two case histories, each followed by constructed-response questions |
| Fee | $156 |
| Score scale | Praxis scaled score, 100 to 200 |
| Passing score | Set by each state |
| Delivery | Computer delivered at a test center or at home |
| Retake | Wait at least 28 days before testing again |
| Official practice | Free Study Companion and Study Plan; paid official practice tests (three forms) and test bundles on the 5624 test page |
The Five Content Categories
| Category | Selected-Response | Constructed-Response | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Students as Learners | About 21 | 1–2 (counted in V) | 22.5% |
| II Instructional Process | About 21 | 1–2 (counted in V) | 22.5% |
| III Assessment | About 14 | 0–1 (counted in V) | 15% |
| IV Professional Development, Leadership, and Community | About 14 | 0–1 (counted in V) | 15% |
| V Analysis of Instructional Scenarios | None | 4 | 25% |
The four constructed-response questions make up Category V. Each one draws on content from Categories I to IV: according to the Study Companion, about one or two questions draw on Students as Learners, one or two on Instructional Process, and up to one each on Assessment and on Professional Development, Leadership, and Community.
Categories I and II together are close to half of the test. Category V is a full quarter of your score even though it is only four questions, so each written answer is worth far more than one selected-response question. Do not leave the case histories until the last few minutes.
How the Test Is Scored
Your selected-response raw score is the number of scored questions you answer correctly. Each constructed-response answer is scored 0, 1 or 2. A 2 shows thorough understanding, answers every part of the question and supports each point with a clear explanation. A 1 shows basic understanding but answers only part of the question or explains weakly. A 0 misunderstands the question, is unsupported, or is blank or off-topic. The two parts are combined and converted to a Praxis scaled score. Each state sets its own passing score, so check the ETS state requirements page for yours.
There is no penalty for a wrong selected-response answer, so answer every question. Some questions are being tried out for future use and do not count, but they are not marked, so treat every question as if it counts.
What Kinds of Questions to Expect
Questions with More Than One Answer
The directions for selected-response questions tell you to select "the best answer or answers," so a question may tell you to select more than one choice. Read the instruction line carefully. You must choose exactly the number of answers asked for, and you earn credit only if all of your selections are correct. Treat each choice as a true-or-false statement about the scenario, then pick the ones that are true. The practice tests in this guide use single-answer questions so that every explanation is clear, but the same reasoning applies.
About the Practice Tests in This Guide
The real test has 70 selected-response questions. Each practice test in this guide has 100, spread across Categories I to IV in the same proportions (30, 30, 20 and 20), so you see more questions on every topic. Practice for Category V is in Section 5, because those questions are answered in writing.
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