Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Study Companion

Overview

• Test Name: Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects
• Test Code: 5001
• Time: 4 hours 35 minutes (four separately timed subjects)
• Format: Selected-response and numeric-entry questions
• Delivery: Computer delivered

Subtest Breakdown

• 5002 Reading and Language Arts: 90 minutes, 80 questions
• 5003 Mathematics: 65 minutes, 50 questions
• 5004 Social Studies: 60 minutes, 60 questions
• 5005 Science: 60 minutes, 55 questions

Purpose of the Test

• Assesses content knowledge critical for entry-level elementary teachers
• Supports a generalist elementary school license
• Includes field-tested questions not counting toward the score

Reading and Language Arts Subtest (5002)

• Content Categories:
  • Reading (47%)
  • Writing, Speaking, and Listening (53%)

Key Content Topics

• Foundational Skills: Phonological awareness, phonics, word analysis
• Literature and Informational Texts: Comprehension, key ideas, point of view
• Writing: Types, characteristics, developmental stages
• Language: Grammar, usage, vocabulary
• Speaking and Listening: Collaboration, oral presentations

Mathematics Subtest (5003)

• Content Categories:
  • Numbers and Operations (40%)
  • Algebraic Thinking (30%)
  • Geometry, Measurement, Data, and Probability (30%)

Key Content Topics

• Numbers and Operations: Place value, operations with rational numbers
• Algebraic Thinking: Expressions, equations, inequalities
• Geometry and Measurement: Classifying figures, area, perimeter, volume
• Data and Probability: Statistical concepts, interpreting graphs

Social Studies Subtest (5004)

• Content Categories:
  • United States History, Government, and Citizenship (45%)
  • Geography, Anthropology, and Sociology (30%)
  • World History and Economics (25%)

Key Content Topics

• US History and Government: Exploration, Revolution, key documents
• Geography and Sociology: Human systems, cultural interactions
• World History and Economics: Classical civilizations, economic concepts

Science Subtest (5005)

• Content Categories:
  • Earth Science (33%)
  • Life Science (33%)
  • Physical Science (33%)

Key Content Topics

• Earth Science: Earth's systems, history, and universe
• Life Science: Living systems, heredity, ecosystems
• Physical Science: Matter properties, energy, motion

Test Strategies

• Understanding Question Types:
  • Selected-response, numeric-entry, constructed-response
  • Praxis assessments include various question types
• Additional Resources:
  • Practice tests, understanding constructed-response questions
  • Study plans and test day preparation

General Assistance

• Interactive Practice Test: Simulates the actual test environment
• Strategy and Success Tips: Practical test navigation tips
• Develop Your Study Plan: Helps ensure thorough content review
• Helpful Links: Registration, accommodations, test day expectations