Praxis PLT 7-12 Practice Test (5624)
Practice Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (5624) with original middle and high school scenarios on adolescent development, diverse learners, instruction, assessment and professional practice. The full practice test follows the real format: 70 selected-response questions and two case histories with four constructed-response questions in 2 hours, with model answers to compare against.
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- 135 original PLT 7-12 questions with explanations
- 5 free drills: every content category plus a mixed set
- 70 questions in the full practice test, on the real 2-hour clock
An eleventh-grade advisor invites students to investigate occupations, examine personal values, and discuss how their goals are changing. Which Eriksonian developmental concern most directly informs these activities?
PLT 7-12 test format
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (5624). Middle and high school teacher candidates in the states and agencies that require the PLT 7–12. Each PLT test has questions specific to its grade band and some that apply to all grades.
- Questions
- 70 selected-response questions and 4 constructed-response questions about two case histories
- Time
- 2 hours
- Answer choices
- 4 on single-selection questions
- Calculator
- None
- Fee
- $156
- Median score
- 176 among 17,077 test takers, August 2023 to July 2026 (ETS)
- Common passing score
- 157 in 18 of the 22 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 PLT 7-12
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 70 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. Students as Learners | 21 | 22.5% | Topics and questions | 10-question drill |
| II. Instructional Process | 21 | 22.5% | Topics and questions | 10-question drill |
| III. Assessment | 14 | 15% | Topics and questions | 10-question drill |
| IV. Professional Development, Leadership, and Community | 14 | 15% | Topics and questions | 10-question drill |
| V. Analysis of Instructional Scenarios | 4 constructed response | 25% | Two case histories in the full practice test, with model answers | |
What the PLT 7-12 tests
- Students as Learners and Instructional Process are about 21 selected-response questions each (22.5% of the test each).
- Assessment and Professional Development, Leadership, and Community are about 14 each (15% each).
- Analysis of Instructional Scenarios is 25%: two case histories, each followed by two constructed-response questions.
PLT 7-12 passing score by state
ETS does not set passing scores; each state or licensing agency does. 18 of the 22 states and agencies that list the PLT 7-12 require 157. Scores run from 100 to 200.
| State or agency | Passing score |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 157 |
| American Samoa | 157 |
| Arkansas | 157 |
| Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) | 158 |
| District of Columbia | 157 |
| Guam | 157 |
| Hawaii | 157 |
| Indiana | 157 |
| Kentucky | 155 |
| Louisiana | 157 |
| Maine | 157 |
| Mississippi | 157 |
| Missouri | 147 |
| Nevada | 157 |
| New Mexico | 157 |
| North Dakota | 157 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 163 |
| Oklahoma | 157 |
| South Carolina | 157 |
| South Dakota | 157 |
| Tennessee | 157 |
| West Virginia | 157 |
From ETS: Praxis passing scores by state, checked November 8, 2026. Requirements change; confirm yours with your state before you register.
Practice for a 157
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 drillHow to take the PLT 7-12
- 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 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (5624) and pay the fee ($156). Choose a test center or testing at home.
- Prepare with the content categories above: Students as Learners; Instructional Process; Assessment; Professional Development, Leadership, and Community.
- Sit the test: 70 selected-response questions and two case histories with four constructed-response questions, 2 hours.
- 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 PLT 7-12 (5624)?
70 selected-response questions and 4 constructed-response questions about two case histories, in 2 hours. Some questions may be unscored pretest questions.
How is the PLT 7-12 scored?
The 70 selected-response questions make up about 75% of the test and the four constructed-response questions about 25%. Trained ETS scorers rate each constructed response on a 0–2 scale using a general scoring guide. Your scaled score (100–200) combines both parts.
How should I pace the PLT 7-12?
ETS expects about 70 minutes on the 70 selected-response questions and about 50 minutes on the two case histories and their four constructed-response questions. The sections are not separately timed, so watch the clock yourself.
What score do you need to pass the PLT 7-12 (5624)?
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 PLT 7-12 (5624)?
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.
Ready for test day?
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Test formats, content categories, fees, retake rules and passing scores checked November 2026: 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 passing scores by state · ETS: Understanding Your Praxis Scores 2026–27 · ETS: Free After 3 retake policy.
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