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\n[www.ets.org/praxis](www.ets.org/praxis)  \nTable of Contents  \nSpecial Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) .......................................................................... 3  \nTest at a Glance ..................................................................................................................................................... 3  \nAbout The Test.......................................................................................................................................................4  \nContent Topics ....................................................................................................................................................... 5  \nDiscussion Questions ............................................................................................................................................. 5  \nSpecial Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) Sample Test Questions ............................... 12  \nSample Questions ................................................................................................................................................ 12  \nAnswers ............................................................................................................................................................... 22  \nUnderstanding Question Types .......................................................................................................... 26  \nUnderstanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions ...................................................................... 26  \nUnderstanding Constructed-Response Questions ............................................................................................... 27  \nGeneral Assistance For The Test......................................................................................................... 29  \nPraxis® Interactive Practice Test........................................................................................................................... 29  \nDoing Your Best ................................................................................................................................................... 29  \nHelpful Links ........................................................................................................................................................ 29  \n2  \nSpecial Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) Test at a Glance  \nThe Praxis® Special Education: Foundational Knowledge is designed to measure knowledge and competencies that are important for safe and effective beginning practice as a special education: foundational knowledge specialist.  \n| Test Name | Special Education: Foundational Knowledge |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Test Code | 5355 |  |  |\n| Time | 2 hours |  |  |\n| Number of Questions | 120 selected-response questions |  |  |\n| Format | The test consists of a variety of selected-response questions. You can review the question types in Understanding Question Types. |  |  |\n| Test Delivery | Computer Delivered |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>IV.\u003Cbr>I.\u003Cbr>III.\u003Cbr>II. | Content Categories | Approximate\u003Cbr>Number of\u003Cbr>Questions | Approximate Percentage of Examination |\n|  | I. Human Development and Individual Learning Differences | 32 | 26% |\n|  | II. Effective Planning and Instruction and Productive Learning Environments | 38 | 32% |\n|  | III. Assessment | 27 | 23% |\n|  | IV. Professional Learning, Practice, and Collaboration | 23 | 19% |\n\n3  \nAbout The Test  \nPraxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge measures knowledge and competencies important for safe and effective beginning practice as a special education teacher. The test is designed for candidates seeking licensure to practice as a special educator at any grade level from kindergarten through grade 12. 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