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Praxis Core Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free Praxis Core practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests reading, writing, and math skills often required for entry into teacher preparation programs.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published ETS — Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 31 min free · 75 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- ETS
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic
Exam version & sources
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (5713 / 5723 / 5733)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- Current ETS Praxis Core Test at a Glance — verify your codes
- Official source
- ETS Praxis — prep materials
- Last reviewed
- October 4, 2026
- What this covers
- 60-question timed diagnostic (75 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: Reading 5713: 56 SR; Writing 5723: 40 SR + 2 essays; Math 5733: 56 SR — not one combined form.
- Pass rule
- Official exam: Set by the state / educator-prep program (scaled; verify current ETS bulletin). UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official ETS materials, practice exams, or required training.
Early childhood education · ETS
Praxis Core practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample Praxis Core practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed Praxis Core mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A superintendent argues that every elementary school should buy a $12,000 listening lab because “one third-grade teacher said her class loved the headphones last April.” Which evaluation of that argument is most accurate?
- A. It treats one classroom anecdote as if it proved a district-wide need
- B. It is strong because April is a typical month for audio-lab purchases
- C. It is strong because the dollar figure is stated to the nearest thousand
- D. It fails only because headphones cannot be used for listening practice
Sample 2
A candidate’s Writing score is below the state’s cut. The official report shows weak language-and-research selected-response and a low informative/explanatory essay, with a solid argumentative score. What is the best retake plan?
- A. Restudy only Core Math, because Writing scores cannot be improved on a standalone 5723 retake
- B. Ignore category and essay rows and repeat the same mixed review used before the first attempt
- C. Drop both essays on the retake and drill selected-response only, treating constructed-response as unscored practice
- D. Drill grammar/research items and timed informative essays, keeping the already-solid argumentative routine lighter
Sample 3
On Core Reading 5713 (56 selected-response, 85 minutes) a candidate is on item 20 at the 50-minute mark with two long paired-passage sets still untouched. What should they do next?
- A. Flag the hard inference, clear remaining short discrete items, then return to the paired sets
- B. Restart the current passage from the first sentence so no supporting detail can be missed
- C. Leave every unread item blank because an incomplete reading is safer than risking a wrong selection
- D. Spend the last 35 minutes only on vocabulary-in-context items and skip paired passages
Sample 4
A Core Reading item asks which statement is best supported by both passages in a paired set. Two choices match passage 1 only; one states a true classroom fact that neither passage mentions. Which choice is defensible?
- A. The classroom fact, because Core Reading paired items reward professional knowledge that sits outside both texts
- B. The longer passage-1 detail, because extra wording is a reliable completeness signal
- C. The option both passages actually support, even if it is broader than a vivid detail from one text
- D. A guess from passage 2’s title alone, skipping the second text to save minutes
Sample 5
A candidate needs passing Reading, Writing, and Math for teacher-prep admission and can test only on Saturdays. Which booking plan matches how Praxis Core is actually administered?
- A. Schedule 5713, 5723, and 5733 on separate dates so each section keeps its own clock and fatigue load
- B. Book one 5752 sitting and assume leftover Reading minutes automatically extend both Writing and Math clocks
- C. Take Mathematics only; a high 5733 score substitutes for Reading and Writing in most states
- D. Work three unofficial paper booklets the same evening to copy the official combined timing rules
What is the Praxis Core exam?
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests reading, writing, and math skills often required for entry into teacher preparation programs.
Administered by: ETS (official site ↗)
Official format: Official Praxis Core is three separate ETS tests: Reading 5713 (56 selected-response / 85 minutes), Writing 5723 (40 selected-response + 2 essays / 100 minutes), Math 5733 (56 selected-response / 90 minutes). This UniPrep2Go session is a combined 60-question / 75-minute selected-response diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not three sittings and not constructed-response essays.
Official resources: ETS Praxis — prep materials · ETS GRE · ETS Praxis
Who this exam is for
Teacher-prep candidates sitting Praxis Core — not Special Education 5355 and not Elementary 5001.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which Praxis Core domains are weak, then review the published ETS — Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with ETS — Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for Praxis Core: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Academic skills strategy.
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Academic skills strategy
About this free Praxis Core practice test
A timed 60-question / 75-minute selected-response diagnostic across Praxis Core reading, writing, math, and strategy. Official Core is three separate ETS tests (Reading 5713 56Q/85 min, Writing 5723 40 SR + 2 essays/100 min, Math 5733 56Q/90 min). This check is combined SR only — no essays. Planned 60-card Anki waitlist. Not Special Education 5355.
Built for: Teacher-prep candidates sitting Praxis Core — not Special Education 5355 and not Elementary 5001.
Topics on this practice test: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Academic skills strategy.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the Praxis Core Anki waitlistOfficial Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (5713 / 5723 / 5733) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
ETS Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators is three separate tests often required for teacher-prep entry: Reading (5713), Writing (5723), and Mathematics (5733). UniPrep’s check is a combined 60-question / 75-minute selected-response diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not three sittings and not the Writing essays. Independent prep — not ETS material. Not Praxis Special Education (5355) and not Elementary 5001.
- Questions
- Reading 5713: 56 SR; Writing 5723: 40 SR + 2 essays; Math 5733: 56 SR — not one combined form
- Time
- Reading 85 min; Writing 100 min; Math 90 min
- Passing score
- Set by the state / educator-prep program (scaled; verify current ETS bulletin)
- Delivery
- Computer-based at ETS / Prometric sites (and at home where offered)
- Administered by
- ETS
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Reading (5713) | 56 selected-response / 85 min |
| Writing (5723) | 40 selected-response + 2 essays / 100 min |
| Mathematics (5733) | 56 selected-response / 90 min |
| UniPrep buckets | Reading, writing SR, math, strategy — 15 each |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- Core is three tests, not one 60-item sitting.
- UniPrep mock is 60Q / 75 min selected-response only — no essays.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Official Core: three tests (56/85, 40 SR+2 essays/100, 56/90).
- UniPrep: 60Q / 75 min combined SR diagnostic.
- ≠ Praxis Special Education 5355 and ≠ Elementary 5001.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/resources/prep-materials.html. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
Praxis Core practice test — quick answers
How many questions are on Praxis Core?
Three sittings: Reading 56 / 85 minutes, Writing 40 selected-response plus two essays / 100 minutes, Math 56 / 90 minutes. UniPrep’s free check is 60 selected-response questions in 75 minutes — not those three forms.
Is this Praxis Special Education?
No. Special Education (often 5355) is a different content exam. This check is Core academic skills. The matching Anki deck is planned.
Is this an official Praxis Core exam?
No. This UniPrep2Go readiness check is independent practice — not official exam material from ETS.
Is there a free Praxis Core practice test?
Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 31-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 75-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this Praxis Core practice test?
One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
How many questions are on this free Praxis Core practice test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Official Praxis Core is three separate ETS tests: Reading 5713 (56 selected-response / 85 minutes), Writing 5723 (40 selected-response + 2 essays / 100 minutes), and Math 5733 (56 selected-response / 90 minutes). Passing scores are set by states. This check is a combined 60-question / 75-minute selected-response diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not three sittings and not constructed-response essays. Independent UniPrep2Go practice — not ETS material.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Why is the free Praxis Core practice test 25 questions?
- It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question Praxis Core session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
- What score do you need on this Praxis Core practice test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this Praxis Core practice test?
- Teacher-prep candidates sitting Praxis Core — not Special Education 5355 and not Elementary 5001.
- Where can I take a Praxis Core practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Praxis Core Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/praxis-core-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go local bank (Wave 3 quality).