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\n[www.ets.org/praxis](www.ets.org/praxis)  \nThe Praxis􀂣 Study Companion  \nTable of Contents  \nGeneral Science (5436) .......................................................................................................................... 3  \nTest at a Glance .....................................................................................................................................................3  \nAbout The Test ......................................................................................................................................................4  \nContent Topics ......................................................................................................................................................5  \nDiscussion Questions .............................................................................................................................................5  \nScience and Engineering Practices ......................................................................................................................19  \nTasks of Teaching Science ...................................................................................................................................23  \nGeneral Science (5436) Sample Test Questions ...............................................................................25  \nGeneral Science (5436) Answers .........................................................................................................................39  \nUnderstanding Question Types..........................................................................................................48  \nUnderstanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions .....................................................................48  \nUnderstanding Constructed-Response Questions ..............................................................................................49  \nGeneral Assistance For The Test ........................................................................................................ 51  \nPraxis® Interactive Practice Test ..........................................................................................................................51  \nDoing Your Best ...................................................................................................................................................51  \nHelpful Links ........................................................................................................................................................51  \nThe Praxis􀂣 Study Companion  \nGeneral Science (5436)  \nTest at a Glance  \nThe Praxis® General Science test is designed to measure knowledge and competencies important for safe and effective beginning practice as a teacher of general science. Test takers have typically completed a bachelor’s degree program with appropriate coursework in general science and education.  \n\n| Test Name | General Science |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Test Code | 5436 |  |  |\n| Time | 2 hours 30 minutes |  |  |\n| Number of Questions | 135 selected-response questions |  |  |\n| Format | The test consists of a variety of selected-response questions, where you select one or more answer choices, and other types of questions. You can review the possible question types in“Understanding Question Types.” |  |  |\n| Test Delivery | Computer Delivered |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>I. IV.\u003Cbr>III. II. | Content Categories | Approximate\u003Cbr>Number of\u003Cbr>Questions | Approximate Percentage of Examination |\n|  | I. Nature and Impact of Science and Engineering | 20 | 15% |\n|  | II. Physical Science | 50 | 37% |\n|  | III. Life Science | 35 | 26% |\n|  | IV. Earth and Space Science | 30 | 22% |\n|  | Half or more of the questions integrate a Science and Engineering Practice, and approximately one-quarter to one-third of the questions assess content applied to a Task of Teaching of Science. |  |  |\n\n","cbCaiosyhqCJQShO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiosyhqCJQShO","pdf",1681620,53,"English","# Test at a Glance\n# About The Test\n## Content Topics\n## Science and Engineering Practices\n## Tasks of Teaching Science\n# General Science (5436) Sample Test Questions\n# General Science (5436) Answers\n# Understanding Question Types\n## Understanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions\n## Understanding Constructed-Response Questions\n# General Assistance For The Test\n## Praxis Interactive Practice Test\n## Helpful Links","[{\"question\":\"What does the Praxis General Science test (5436) measure?\",\"answer\":\"It measures knowledge and competencies important for safe and effective beginning practice as a teacher of general science, aligned to science curriculum and teaching standards.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the General Science (5436) test structured?\",\"answer\":\"The test includes 135 selected-response questions and is computer delivered, with a total testing time of 2 hours 30 minutes.\"},{\"question\":\"What content areas and practices are covered in the exam?\",\"answer\":\"The exam covers Nature and Impact of Science and Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science, with many items integrating Science and Engineering Practices and applying content within teaching scenarios.\"}]","General Science - Study Companion - Test Code 5436 - Exam Guide | PDF",134]