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Early Childhood Education (5025)

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About The Test

The Praxis Early Childhood Education test is designed to assess the content knowledge that prospective early childhood teachers must have to support children’s learning in the content areas. The test covers the breadth of material a new teacher needs to know to begin practice and is aligned with state curriculum standards and national standards, such as the Next Generation Science Standards and those of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

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The Praxis Early Childhood Education exam is designed to assess the readiness of potential teachers to teach various subjects to students in early childhood.

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Exam Outline

The Praxis Early Childhood Education exam contains 120 selected-response questions and has a 2-hour time limit. There are several different forms of selected-response questions, any combination of which may appear on the exam:

• Single-selection multiple-choice
• Selecting ALL correct answers from a list of choices
• Selecting the correct answer from a drop-down menu
• Clicking parts of a graphic such as a map or a chart
• Dragging and dropping answers into a targeted area on the screen

The exam is split into five content categories:

I. Language and Literacy (36 questions)

The questions in this category test your knowledge of the following:

• Emergent Literacy: Foundational Skills
• Reading: Foundational Skills
• Reading: Literature and Informational Text
• Speaking and Listening

II. Mathematics (30 questions)

• Emergent Mathematics: Foundational Skills
• Numbers and Operations: Whole Numbers
• Numbers and Operations: Fractions
• Algebraic Thinking
• Geometry, Measurement, and Data

III. Social Studies (17 questions)

• Identity, Social, and Emotional Development
• Culture and Cultural Identity
• People, Places, and Environments
• Time, Continuity, and Change
• Civics and Government

IV. Science (17 questions)

• Fundamental Concepts and Processes of Scientific Inquiry
• Physical Science
• Earth and Space Science
• Life Science
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

V. Health and Physical Education; Creative and Performing Arts (20 questions)

• Health and Physical Education
• Creative and Performing Arts

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To register for the exam, you will first need to create an online ETS account. Once this account is created, you can submit an application to take the exam.

During registration, you will be asked to select the test-taking format (remote or at a testing center), test location (if you are taking the test at a testing center), and test date. You will also need to pay the $130 exam fee.

In-person Testing

You should arrive at the testing facility at least 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment. Once you arrive, you will be asked to provide your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification, one of which must be a government-issued photo ID. If you arrive late or lack a form of ID, you will not be able to take the exam.

Personal items, such as your phone or bag, will not be allowed into the testing center, so it is best to leave such items at home or in your car.

Before the exam begins, you will be given a piece of scratch paper for notes.

Remote Testing

To take the exam remotely, you must use a laptop or desktop computer (touchscreens and tablets are not allowed) with a speaker, microphone, and camera (internal or external).

Before exam day, you will need to download and install the ETS Secure Test Browser on your computer.

Your testing area must be clear of all personal items, and you will not be allowed to wear headphones. The proctor will ask you to move the camera around so that your testing area can be observed, and at the end of your exam, the proctor will watch as you erase any notes you made.

Once the proctor has approved your testing area, they will walk you through the testing process and begin your exam.

How the Exam is Scored

Your score for this exam is based on the number of questions you answer correctly (your raw score), which is then converted to a scaled score on a range of 100 to 200. The scaled score needed to pass is 156 in every US state and 152 in the US Virgin Islands.

You should receive an official score report about 5 weeks after testing.

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How many questions are on the Praxis 5025 exam?

There are 120 selected-response questions on the exam.

How long is the Praxis 5025 exam?

The time limit for the exam is 2 hours.

What is the passing score for the Praxis 5025 exam?

To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 156 (152 if you take the exam in the US Virgin Islands).

How much does the Praxis 5025 exam cost

The examination fee is $130.

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Praxis Early Childhood Education (5025) Practice Test

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What’s on the Exam?

  First, let’s talk about the questions on the Praxis Early Childhood Education test. There are 120 selected-response questions in total.

Selected-response questions can appear in several different forms:

• Single-selection multiple-choice
• Selecting ALL correct answers from a list of choices
• Selecting the correct answer from a drop-down menu
• Clicking parts of a graphic such as a map or a chart
• Dragging and dropping answers into a targeted area on the screen

The time limit for the test is 2 hours. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed!

Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the Early Childhood Education test:

• Emergent literacy: foundational skills
• Reading: foundational skills
• Reading: literature and informational text
• Speaking and listening
• Emergent mathematics: foundational skills
• Numbers and operations: whole numbers
• Numbers and operations: fractions
• Algebraic thinking
• Geometry, measurement, and data
• Identity, social, and emotional development
• Culture and cultural identity
• People, places, and environments
• Time, continuity, and change
• Civics and government
• Fundamental concepts and processes of scientific inquiry
• Physical science
• Earth and space science
• Life science
• Engineering, technology, and applications of science
• Health and physical education
• Creative and performing arts

How to Register

To register for the test, you’ll need to create an account on the ETS website. Once your account has been created, you can submit your application to take the test.

When you submit your registration, you will need to pay the $130 testing fee.

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Praxis Scores

The Praxis Early Childhood Education test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:

For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score . At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score . This scaled score will range somewhere between 100 and 200.

You will need a score of 156 to pass the test (residents of the US Virgin Islands must score at least 152).

The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.

How many questions are there?

There are 120 selected-response questions on the test.

What is the time limit?

The time limit for the test is 2 hours.

What score do I need to get to pass the test?

You’ll need a minimum scaled score of 156 to pass the test (152 in the US Virgin Islands).

How much does the test cost?

The testing fee is $130.

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What does the praxis early 5025 study guide consist of.

Our Praxis 5025 study guide contains content, practice test questions, and a full-length practice test. Every section is aligned with the test specifications and blueprint. More specifically, the study guide includes:

• Detailed information for all five content categories, so you understand everything covered on the exam.
• A full-length practice test at the end of the study guide so that you can simulate the actual exam. 
• Detailed answer explanations for every test question so you can evaluate your skills.
• Ten practice test questions after each content category so you can practice the specific skills for each type of test question you’ll see on the test.
• Multiple scenarios and explanations, so you're prepared for the critical thinking questions on the exam.
• Test tips and strategies specific to the Praxis 5025, so you can think like a test maker and pass the first time.
• A Good Words List to use when evaluating test questions so you can quickly identify the correct answers and eliminate incorrect answers.
• A reference guide for assessments and practices used in the early childhood classroom, so you can get the most out of your studies.

Is the Praxis 5025 hard to pass?

While Praxis 5025 is an early childhood education test, you shouldn't underestimate this exam. Unfortunately, the first-time pass rates for most Praxis exams are less than 50%.

In addition, the Praxis 5025 covers a vast amount of content ranging from early childhood development to specific aspects of language arts and reading, social studies, science, math, fine arts, and physical education.

Finally, there are early childhood development scenarios embedded throughout the exam. If you are new to teaching, these questions can be quite difficult.

The exam is administered all at once, and you will have two hours to complete 120 questions. There are five content categories on the test.

• Language arts and literacy - 36 questions
• Mathematics - 30 questions
• Social studies - 17 questions
• Science - 17 questions
• Health and physical education and creative and performing arts - 20 questions

You’ll need to know a lot of information to be successful on this test.

But fear not! Our study guide covers it all.

How many questions do I have to get right to pass the Praxis 5025?

It is difficult to predict exactly how many questions you must get correct to pass the Praxis 5025 because a scale score is used rather than a raw score. This means that your raw score–how many you got correct–is put into a formula to calculate a scale score.

To keep things simple, we recommend scoring at least a 75% on the practice test before you go in to take the exam. Getting 75% of the questions correct when you practice indicates you are ready to take the actual test.

If you would like to learn more about how Praxis exams are scored, check out this blog.

Does the study guide have the same questions as the real exam?

While our study guide is aligned with the test, it is against testing policy to share items on the actual exam. State tests are secure, standardized, and heavily regulated.

There are hundreds of test questions in the item banks for each exam. When you take the exam, your version of the test will be different from other versions and will have questions randomly pulled from the item banks. This ensures test security, validity, and reliability. Trying to memorize what you think will be on your test is an exercise in futility. Instead, you should study the skills and content outlined in the specifications and blueprint of the exam.

Everything in our study guide is aligned with the test specifications and blueprint for the exam. That way, you can review how the test is designed and what skills are assessed. The questions in our study guide are structured similarly to what you will encounter on test day, but they are not the same exact questions on the real exam.

Is this the best study guide for the Praxis 5025?

Obviously, we believe our study guide is the very best resource you can purchase to prepare for the Praxis Early Childhood Education 5025. Each content category has its own section in the guide. Within those categories, we’ve aligned all of the information with the test specifications and blueprint. This ensures you are studying what you will see on test day—nothing more, nothing less.

In each section, there are practice items that align specifically with that content category. In addition, we have detailed answer explanations for every question in our study guide. This ensures you know why you got something correct or incorrect. Finally, our study guide contains a full-length practice so you can assess your skills properly.

We sort every practice test question by category and skill. This will help you focus your studies and see specific areas you might need to revisit.

The study guide is an amazing resource to help you pass the Praxis 5025. However, you might need more support in one or more areas. In that case, we have online courses packed full of video tutorials and extra practice. Our online course also includes the digital study guide. If you need more support, you can check out our Praxis Early Childhood 5025 online course.

Does the study guide contain practice tests?

Yes. There is a full-length practice test at the end of the study guide, and there are practice test questions after each category section. You will have approximately 200 practice test questions to use as you study. All of the questions are categorized by skill and contain detailed answer explanations.

How long should I study for the Praxis 5025?

People have a range of skills levels when it comes to this test, so it is difficult for us to tell you exactly how long you need to study. Because this test covers an expansive amount of content, we recommend short, incremental practice over time. This is much better than cramming all of your studying into one or two weekends. Using 20-30-minute study sessions over a 2-3 week period is ideal.

What can I teach by passing the Praxis 5025?

States use the Praxis Early Childhood Education 5025 to certify their Pre-K through grade three teachers. However, every state has its own requirements for certification, so be sure to visit your state’s Department of Education website and find out exactly what you’re required to do before registering for the exam or buying materials.

What other study guides should I combine this with?

Most states require prospective teachers to pass at least three certification tests: a subject area exam, a basic skills exam, and a professional education exam.

Along with the Praxis 5025 subject-area exam, you'll be required to take the Praxis Core , which is a basic skills test.

You'll most likely be required to take the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) , a professional education exam that tests content related to teaching and learning practices, classroom management, and school law.

Depending on the state you're seeking certification in, this will vary. That’s why you must check with your state Department of Education before you purchase test prep materials.

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