The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests check reading, writing and mathematics skills for people entering teacher preparation. There are three tests, Reading, Writing and Mathematics, each taken on a computer.
| Test | Time | Questions | Content categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (5713) | 85 minutes | 56 selected-response | Key Ideas and Details about 35%; Craft, Structure, and Language Skills about 30%; Integration of Knowledge and Ideas about 35% |
| Writing (5723) | 100 minutes | 40 selected-response in 40 minutes, then two 30-minute essays | Text Types, Purposes, and Production (6 to 12 questions and both essays) about 60%; Language and Research Skills for Writing (28 to 34 questions) about 40% |
| Mathematics (5733) | 90 minutes | 56: select one, select one or more, numeric entry | Number and Quantity about 36%; Data Interpretation and Representation, Statistics, and Probability about 32%; Algebra and Geometry about 32% |
| Tests | Reading 5713, Writing 5723, Mathematics 5733 |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer delivered |
| Calculator | On-screen four-function, Mathematics only |
Questions follow paired passages, long and short passages, brief statements and visual representations such as charts and graphs. Every answer comes from the passage; no question needs outside knowledge.
The selected-response section has usage, sentence correction, revision-in-context and research skills questions. Then come two essays: an Argumentative essay from your own experience, observations or reading, and an Informative/Explanatory essay that draws on two sources and cites both.
Questions cover number and quantity, data and statistics and probability, and algebra and geometry. Some ask you to select one or more answer choices, and some to type a number.
Reading is 85 minutes, Writing 100 minutes (40 minutes of questions and two 30-minute essays) and Mathematics 90 minutes.
On the Mathematics test, an on-screen four-function calculator is provided.
Each state or program that uses the tests sets its own passing score. Check the requirement with your state's educator licensing office or your program, or on the ETS Praxis website.