The Praxis General Science: Content Knowledge (5435) exam is a test required by many states for credential candidates planning to teach science at a high school level. It is a single, computer-delivered test that includes questions from five content domains.
The content categories are Scientific Methodology, Techniques, and History; Physical Science; Life Science; Earth and Space Science; and Science, Technology, and Society.
The test consists of selected-response questions only. Examinees will not need to use calculators. The periodic table of the elements is available as a Help screen, along with a table of information that presents various physical constants and several conversion factors among SI units.
2024 Praxis General Science Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2024 Praxis General Science (5435) 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 |
2024 Praxis General Science Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the Praxis General Science (5435) exam is available by appointment. Alternatively, online-proctored testing is offered remotely.
Praxis General Science Test Dates |
Results Release Dates |
1/29/24 - 2/24/24 |
3/7/24 |
3/4/24 - 3/30/24 |
4/12/24 |
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.