Praxis PLT Practice Test
Practice the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests with original classroom scenarios written to the ETS Study Companions. PLT K-6 and PLT 7-12 each have a full practice test in the real format, two case histories with model constructed-response answers, and a free drill for every content category.
70 questions and two case histories on the real 2-hour clock, with a score by content category, an explanation for every answer and model constructed-response answers.
Or start with a free 10-question drill- 271 original questions with explanations
- 2 full practice tests on the real clock
- 10 free drills, one for every content category
In a grade 11 economics lesson, students examine price records from several local markets, notice that prices rose in each market after a supply disruption, and propose a general statement about how supply disruptions affect prices. Which reasoning process is most directly involved?
Choose your test
Each PLT test has 70 selected-response questions and 4 constructed-response questions about two case histories, in 2 hours. The content categories are the same across the grade bands: students as learners, instructional process, assessment, and professional development, leadership and community. The scenarios match the grade band you will teach. ETS also offers PLT Early Childhood (5621) and Grades 5–9 (5623), which are not built here.
Praxis PLT K-6 (5622)
- Questions
- 70 + 4 written
- Time
- 2 hours
- Common passing score
- 160
- Free drills
- 5
Praxis PLT 7-12 (5624)
- Questions
- 70 + 4 written
- Time
- 2 hours
- Common passing score
- 157
- Free drills
- 5
Praxis PLT format and fees
- Format
- 70 selected-response questions and 4 constructed-response questions about two case histories, 2 hours
- Pacing
- ETS expects about 70 minutes on selected response and 50 minutes on the case histories; the sections are not separately timed
- Weighting
- Students as Learners 22.5%, Instructional Process 22.5%, Assessment 15%, Professional Development, Leadership, and Community 15%, Analysis of Instructional Scenarios (constructed response) 25%
- Fee
- $156
Praxis PLT 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 PLT K-6 (5622) | 160 (20 of 22 states) | 174 | 70 selected-response questions and two case histories with four constructed-response questions, 2 hours |
| Praxis PLT 7-12 (5624) | 157 (18 of 22 states) | 176 | 70 selected-response questions and two case histories with four constructed-response questions, 2 hours |
Common questions
What is the Praxis PLT?
Principles of Learning and Teaching tests what beginning teachers know about how students learn, instruction, assessment and professional practice. Each grade-band version has 70 selected-response questions and 4 constructed-response questions about two case histories, in 2 hours.
Which PLT test should I take?
The one your state requires for the grades you will teach: K–6 (5622) for elementary, 7–12 (5624) for secondary. ETS also offers Early Childhood (5621) and Grades 5–9 (5623).
What score do you need to pass the PLT?
Each state sets its own. Most states that list the tests require 160 on PLT K-6 and 157 on PLT 7-12 (ETS passing-score tool, November 2026). Each test page lists every state.
How are the PLT constructed-response questions scored?
Trained ETS scorers rate each response from 0 to 2 with a general scoring guide: a 2 shows a thorough understanding of the case, answers every part of the question and supports it with evidence and sound pedagogy. The constructed-response questions are about 25% of the test.
Are these official ETS questions?
No. These are original practice questions and case histories written to the content topics in ETS’s PLT Study Companions, with explanations and model answers.
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Test formats, content categories, fees, retake rules and passing scores checked November 2026: ETS: PLT: Grades K–6 (5622) test page · ETS: PLT: Grades K–6 (5622) Study Companion · ETS: PLT: Grades 7–12 (5624) test page · ETS: PLT: Grades 7–12 (5624) 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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