The PRAXIS Study Companion - Elementary Education Assessment (5006)

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The PRAXIS Elementary Education Assessment Study Companion (5006) explains the Elementary Education Assessment designed for elementary education candidates. It outlines what the test measures across reading and language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science, including the purpose and structure of the exam. It provides test-at-a-glance details such as test code 5006, time of 4.5 hours, 180 selected-response questions, and computer-delivered format, plus subtest breakdown for 5007 and 5008, and points to question types and practice resources.

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Pages77

Reading Time3 h 14 min

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Elementary Education Assessment (5006)

Test at a Glance

About This Test

Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies (5007)

About This Subtest

Content Topics

Discussion Questions

Tasks of Teaching Reading and Language Arts

Tasks of Teaching Social Studies

Elementary Education: Mathematics and Science (5008)

About This Subtest

Content Topics

Discussion Questions

Tasks of Teaching Mathematics

Tasks of Teaching Science

Understanding Question Types

Understanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions

Understanding Constructed-Response Questions

General Assistance For The Test

Praxis Interactive Practice Test

The PRAXIS® Study Companion Elementary Education Assessment (5006) [www.ets.org/praxis](www.ets.org/praxis) The Praxis􀂣 Elementary Education Assessment Study Companion Table of Contents Elementary Education Assessment (5006) .......................................................................................... 3 Test at a Glance .....................................................................................................................................................3 About This Test......................................................................................................................................................3 Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies (5007) ................................ 5 About This Subtest ................................................................................................................................................5 Content Topics ......................................................................................................................................................6 Discussion Questions.............................................................................................................................................6 Tasks of Teaching Reading and Language Arts................................................................................................16 Tasks of Teaching Social Studies .....................................................................................................................16 Elementary Education: Mathematics and Science (5008) ............................................................... 18 About This Subtest .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Content Topics .................................................................................................................................................... 19 Discussion Questions........................................................................................................................................... 19 Tasks of Teaching Mathematics ......................................................................................................................29 Tasks of Teaching Science ...............................................................................................................................31 Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies (5007): Sample Test Questions.............................33 Reading and Language Arts Sample Test Questions ...........................................................................................33 Social Studies Sample Test Questions .................................................................................................................40 Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies Answers ........................................................................................44 Mathematics and Science (5008): Sample Test Questions .............................................................48 Mathematics Sample Test Questions ..................................................................................................................48 Science Sample Test Questions ...........................................................................................................................61 Mathematics and Science Answers .....................................................................................................................66 Understanding Question Types..........................................................................................................72 Understanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions .....................................................................72 Understanding Constructed-Response Questions ..................................

FAQs

What is the Elementary Education Assessment (5006) designed to measure?

It measures the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for elementary reading and language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science instruction in primary through upper elementary grades.

How long is the test and how many questions does it include?

The test takes 4.5 hours and includes 180 selected-response questions.

What subtests are included under the Elementary Education Assessment?

The companion shows two subtests: 5007 (Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies) and 5008 (Mathematics and Science), with their respective approximate question counts and time lengths.

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