The Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018) exam is a test required by many states for credential candidates planning to teach at an elementary school level. It is a single, computer-delivered test that must be taken at one sitting, but it is comprised of questions from four distinct domains: Reading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.
Reading covers Foundational Skills; Literature and Informational Text; Writing; Language; and Speaking and Listening.
Mathematics covers Numbers and Operations, Algebraic Thinking; Geometry and Measurement; and Data, Statistics, and Probability.
Social Studies covers Geography, Anthropology, and Sociology; World History; US History: Government, Citizenship, and Democracy; Economics; and Social Studies as Inquiry and Social Studies Processes.
Science covers Earth and Space Science; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences; Impact of Science and Technology on Society; and Science as Inquiry and Science Processes.
The test consists of selected-response questions. An on-screen scientific calculator is provided for the computer-delivered test.

2023-24 Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2023-24 Praxis Elementary Education (5018) testing fees for computer-based testing.
Service |
Fees |
Registration |
$130 test registration fee |
Change to test center or date |
Additional $40 fee |
Phone Registration |
Additional $35 fee |
Additional score reports |
$50 per report |

2023-24 Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the Praxis Elementary Education (5018) exam is available year-round by appointment. Alternatively, online-proctored testing is offered remotely.
Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018) Test Dates |
Results Release Date |
11/6/23 - 11/25/23 |
12/8/23 |
12/4/23 - 12/30/23 |
1/12/24 |
1/1/24 - 1/27/24 |
2/9/24 |
1/29/24 - 2/24/24 |
3/7/24 |
3/4/24 - 3/30/24 |
4/12/24 |
4/1/24 - 4/27/24 |
5/10/24 |
5/6/24 - 6/1/24 |
6/14/24 |
6/3/24 - 6/29/24 |
7/12/24 |
7/1/24 - 7/27/24 |
8/9/24 |
8/5/24 - 8/31/24 |
9/13/24 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official Praxis website at https://www.ets.org/praxis to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.