Praxis Math Exam information
What it is, what's tested, and how it's scored.
Praxis Math exam details
The Praxis Math (5733) exam is part of the Praxis Core, a set of certification tests required to become a teacher in over 40 states in the U.S. Also known as the Core Academic Skills for Educators Test in Mathematics, the exam assesses foundational math concepts essential for all instructors. The test evaluates problem-solving skills and the ability to apply mathematical reasoning in educational contexts.
The exam lasts approximately 90 minutes and consists of 56 selected-response and numeric-entry questions. Qualifying scores range from 134 to 150, but vary by state. You can check out each state's passing score here.
The Praxis Math exam is hosted by ETS and costs $90 to register.
Time
90 minutes
Format
56 selected-response and numeric-entry questions;
3 content areas
Exam fee
$90
Passing score
134-150 (varies by state)
Details
The Praxis Math exam is administered entirely online, though you are allowed scratch paper or a dry-erase board for notes and calculations. The exam is delivered in the following format and covers three main content areas:
Number and Quantity: 20 questions, 36% of the exam
Data Interpretation and Representation, Statistics, and Probability: 18 questions, 32% of the exam
Algebra and Geometry: 18 questions, 32% of the exam
An on-screen calculator is available throughout the test. Candidates are not allowed to bring their own devices.
The test contains three main types of questions:
Selected-response questions with one correct answer choice
Selected-response questions with one or more correct answer choices
Numeric-entry questions that ask you to enter your answer as an integer, decimal, or fraction
While there are no educational requirements to sit for the exam, full teacher certification typically requires completion of a bachelor's degree and a teacher preparation program. Many candidates take the Praxis Core exams before starting their program.
ETS's Praxis Math exam summary
Number and Quantity
36%
20 questions
Highlights key concepts such as integers, decimals, fractions, ratios, proportions, percentages, and constant rates, along with place value, number properties, and measurement. Test-takers are expected to be familiar with both U.S. customary and metric measurement systems.
Data Interpretation and Representation, Statistics, and Probability
32%
18 questions
Evaluates the ability to read and interpret visual displays of quantitative information, understand the relationship between data and its representation, draw inferences, calculate measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode), and determine the probability of specific outcomes.
Algebra and Geometry
32%
18 questions
Focuses on simplifying expressions, following algebraic steps, solving word problems, and finding solutions to equations. Covers shapes, angles, congruence, similarity, and using formulas to find perimeter, circumference, area, and volume.
Achievable Praxis Math content outline
1
Number and Quantity
Foundational numerical skills, including whole numbers, place value, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, and unit conversions. Emphasis is placed on interpreting and manipulating numbers across different contexts.
2
Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
Covers reading, representing, and interpreting data, with a focus on averages, variability, probability, and making sense of statistical relationships such as trends and scatterplots.
3
Algebra and Geometry
Introduces core concepts in algebra and geometry, including equations, inequalities, functions, basic geometric properties, measurement, and relationships among shapes and figures.