Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge
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| Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Quick Facts | |
| Test Content: | Reading and Language Arts; Mathematics; Social Studies; Science |
| Number of questions: | 140 selected-response questions, including both selected-response and numeric entry |
| Time to complete: | 150 minutes |
| Passing score: | Varies by state (scaled score) |
Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Overview
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.
2025 Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2025 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 |
2025 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 |
|---|---|
| 6/30/25 - 7/26/25 | 8/8/25 |
| 8/4/25 - 8/30/25 | 9/12/25 |
| 9/2/25 - 9/27/25 | 10/10/25 |
| 10/6/25 - 11/1/25 | 11/14/25 |
| 11/3/25 - 11/22/25 | 12/5/25 |
| 12/1/25 - 12/27/25 | 1/9/26 |
| 12/29/25 - 1/31/26 | 2/13/26 |
| 2/2/26 - 2/21/26 | 3/6/26 |
| 3/2/26 - 3/28/26 | 4/10/26 |
| 3/30/26 - 4/25/26 | 5/8/26 |
| 5/4/26 - 5/30/26 | 6/12/26 |
| 6/1/26 - 6/27/26 | 7/10/26 |
| 6/29/26 - 7/25/26 | 8/7/26 |
| 8/3/26 - 8/29/26 | 9/11/26 |
*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.
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