Praxis 5005 Science Practice Test
Practice the Elementary Education: Science subtest of Praxis 5001 with original questions on earth science, life science, physical science and scientific inquiry. Every answer has an explanation, and the full practice test runs 55 questions on the real 60-minute clock with an on-screen calculator.
55 questions on the real 60-minute clock, weighted like the ETS test, with a score by content category and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free 10-question drill- 135 original Praxis 5005 questions with explanations
- 4 free drills: every content category plus a mixed set
- 55 questions in the full practice test, on the real 60-minute clock
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Praxis 5005 test format
Elementary Education: Science Subtest (5005). Elementary teacher candidates in states that require Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001). It has 55 questions in 60 minutes, split evenly across earth, life and physical science.
- Questions
- 55 questions, selected response
- Time
- 60 minutes
- Answer choices
- 4 on single-selection questions
- Calculator
- On-screen TI-30XS MultiView scientific calculator; personal calculators are not allowed
- Fee
- $64 (or $180 for all four 5001 subtests)
- Median score
- 167 among 37,482 test takers, August 2023 to July 2026 (ETS)
- Common passing score
- 159 in 21 of the 25 states and agencies that list it
- Delivery
- Computer delivered, at a test center or at home on your own computer with an online human proctor
- Score scale
- 100–200 on every test here. Your score report also shows the raw points you earned in each content category
- Passing score
- Set by each state or licensing agency, not by ETS. Check your state’s requirement before you register
- Retakes
- Wait at least 28 days after the previous test date. For 5001 the same rule applies to each subtest
- Free After 3
- After three reported attempts at the same test (the first on or after October 1, 2025), further retakes are free for five years
What’s on the Praxis 5005
The content categories in ETS’s Test at a Glance, with the approximate number of questions and share of the test for each. Our practice test draws its 55 questions in the same proportions. Every category has a guide and a free ten-question drill with an explanation after every answer; each drill’s first attempt is free.
| Content category | Questions | Share | Guide | Drill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Earth Science | 17–18 | 33% | Topics and questions | 10-question drill |
| II. Life Science | 18–19 | 33% | Topics and questions | 10-question drill |
| III. Physical Science | 18–19 | 33% | Topics and questions | 10-question drill |
What Praxis 5005 tests
- Earth Science, Life Science and Physical Science are each about a third of the test (17–19 questions each).
- Each category also tests science as inquiry: designing fair tests, identifying variables and drawing conclusions from data.
- An on-screen scientific calculator is provided for the few calculation questions (density, speed, ratios).
Praxis 5005 passing score by state
ETS does not set passing scores; each state or licensing agency does. 21 of the 25 states and agencies that list the Praxis 5005 require 159. Scores run from 100 to 200.
| State or agency | Passing score |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 159 |
| Arkansas | 139 |
| Connecticut | 159 |
| Delaware | 159 |
| Hawaii | 159 |
| Kentucky | 152 |
| Louisiana | 159 |
| Maine | 159 |
| Montana | 159 |
| Nevada | 159 |
| New Hampshire | 159 |
| New Jersey | 159 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 157 |
| Oklahoma | 159 |
| Oregon | 159 |
| South Carolina | 159 |
| South Dakota | 150 |
| Tennessee | 159 |
| Utah | 159 |
| Vermont | 159 |
| Virgin Islands | 159 |
| Virginia | 159 |
| West Virginia | 159 |
| Wisconsin | 159 |
| Wyoming | 159 |
From ETS: Praxis passing scores by state, checked November 8, 2026. Requirements change; confirm yours with your state before you register.
Practice for a 159
55 questions on the real 60-minute clock, weighted like the ETS test, with a score by content category and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free 10-question drillHow to take the Praxis 5005
- Check which Praxis tests your state or teacher preparation program requires and the passing score for each.
- Create a Praxis account on the ETS website, register for Elementary Education: Science Subtest (5005) and pay the fee ($64 (or $180 for all four 5001 subtests)). Choose a test center or testing at home.
- Prepare with the content categories above: Earth Science; Life Science; Physical Science.
- Sit the test: 55 questions, 60 minutes.
- Send your scores to your state and program. If you need to retake, wait at least 28 days after your test date.
Common questions
How many questions are on the Praxis 5005?
55 selected-response questions in 60 minutes: about 17–18 on earth science and 18–19 each on life science and physical science. Some questions may be unscored pretest questions.
Is there a calculator on the Praxis 5005?
Yes. ETS provides an on-screen scientific calculator, the TI-30XS MultiView, for the computer-delivered test. Personal calculators are not allowed.
What score do you need to pass the Praxis 5005?
ETS does not set passing scores. Each state or licensing agency sets its own on the 100–200 scale, so check your state’s requirement on ETS’s passing-score page before you register. The table on this page lists every state that uses the test and the score it requires.
How soon can I retake the Praxis 5005?
You must wait at least 28 days after your previous test date: a test taken on the 1st of the month can be retaken on the 29th. Under ETS’s Free After 3 policy, once you have three reported attempts at the same test, with the first on or after October 1, 2025, further retakes are free for five years.
Are these official ETS questions?
No. ETS does not release its live test questions. These are original practice questions written to the content topics in the official ETS Study Companion, in the test’s own question formats, with an explanation for every answer.
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Test formats, content categories, fees, retake rules and passing scores checked November 2026: ETS: Science Subtest (5005) test page · ETS: Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) Study Companion · ETS: The Praxis Tests Information Bulletin 2026–27 · ETS: Praxis calculator use · ETS: Praxis passing scores by state · ETS: Understanding Your Praxis Scores 2026–27 · ETS: Free After 3 retake policy.
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