Praxis Core Practice Test
Practice the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests with original questions in the real formats. Core Math (5733) and Core Reading (5713) each have a full timed practice test, a free drill for every content category and an explanation for every answer.
56 questions on the real 90-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- 306 original questions with explanations
- 2 full practice tests on the real clock
- 8 free drills, one for every content category
A park charges a $30 reservation fee plus $8 per person. A group has 14 adults and 6 children, and the visit lasts 3 hours. Which expression gives the total charge, in dollars?
Choose your test
The Praxis Core has three tests: Reading (5713), Writing (5723) and Mathematics (5733). Many teacher preparation programs and some states use them for admission or licensure. You can take them separately or together as Core Combined (5752). This page covers Core Math and Core Reading; Core Writing’s two essays need a human scorer and are not built here.
Praxis Core Math (5733)
- Questions
- 56
- Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Common passing score
- 150
- Free drills
- 4
Praxis Core Reading (5713)
- Questions
- 56
- Time
- 1 hour 25 minutes
- Common passing score
- 156
- Free drills
- 4
Praxis Core format and fees
- Core Math (5733)
- 56 questions, 90 minutes, on-screen four-function calculator; five-choice, select-one-or-more and numeric-entry questions
- Core Reading (5713)
- 56 questions, 85 minutes; five-choice questions on paired, long and short passages and brief statements
- Core Writing (5723)
- Selected-response questions plus two essays (not built here)
- Fees
- $90 for one Core test, $180 for two registered together, $150 for all three as Core Combined (5752)
- Scores
- Core Reading and Math scores within 7 calendar days of the test date; Core Writing in 20 business days
Praxis Core passing scores
Each state or agency sets its own passing score on the 100–200 scale. The most common requirement for each test, from ETS’s passing-score tool; every test page lists all states.
| Test | Most common passing score | ETS median score | Full practice test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praxis Core Math (5733) | 150 (18 of 24 states) | 166 | 56 questions, 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Praxis Core Reading (5713) | 156 (22 of 25 states) | 170 | 56 questions, 1 hour 25 minutes |
Common questions
What is on the Praxis Core?
Three tests: Reading (5713, 56 questions in 85 minutes), Writing (5723) and Mathematics (5733, 56 questions in 90 minutes). Each is scored separately on a 100–200 scale.
How much does the Praxis Core cost?
ETS charges $90 for one Core test, $180 for two registered together, $270 for three registered together as separate tests, or $150 for all three as Core Combined (5752) taken on the same test date.
What is a passing score on the Praxis Core?
Each state or program sets its own. In most states that list the tests, the requirement is 150 on Core Math and 156 on Core Reading (ETS passing-score tool, November 2026). The tables on the Core Math and Core Reading pages list every state.
Is there a calculator on the Praxis Core Math test?
Yes, an on-screen four-function calculator. Personal calculators are not allowed.
Are these official ETS questions?
No. These are original practice questions written to the content topics in ETS’s Core Study Companions, with an explanation for every answer.
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Test formats, content categories, fees, retake rules and passing scores checked November 2026: ETS: Core Mathematics (5733) test page · ETS: Core Mathematics (5733) Study Companion · ETS: Core Reading (5713) test page · ETS: Core Reading (5713) 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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