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Praxis Special Education Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free Praxis Special Education 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 Special Education exams (test codes vary, such as Core Knowledge and Applications) assess knowledge needed to teach students with disabilities. Topics include development, instruction, assessment, and legal/professional foundations. Confirm the exact Praxis code your…
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published ETS — Praxis Special Education 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 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (often 5355)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- Current ETS Praxis 5355 Test at a Glance — verify your code
- 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: Typical 5355: 120 selected-response — confirm your state code.
- Pass rule
- Official exam: Set by the state (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 Special Education practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample Praxis Special Education practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed Praxis Special Education mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
During partner reading, a 2nd grader with autism keeps offering the page the student prefers, even after the partner said, “I want the dinosaur book.” What skill is most clearly impaired?
- A. Decoding of print despite typically developing insight into what peers want
- B. Holding multi-step directions in working memory while finishing a worksheet
- C. Planning and coordinating gross-motor sequences on playground equipment
- D. Understanding another person’s perspective, beliefs, and desires (theory of mind)
Sample 2
After a writing unit, a co-teacher needs a quick check of whether students can draft a three-paragraph opinion essay. Which tool is most appropriate for that instructional check?
- A. An individually administered IQ battery yielding standard scores
- B. A teacher-designed essay prompt scored with a writing rubric
- C. A statewide eligibility meeting that uses the IQ composite
- D. An ABC observation of hallway behavior during passing time
Sample 3
A seventh grader can meet grade-level math standards if given a calculator and extended time. How should the case manager classify those supports?
- A. They lower the grade-level expectations the student must meet on the test
- B. They change access to the work without changing grade-level standards
- C. They cut the number of grade-level standards the student must learn
- D. They belong on IEPs and cannot be written into a Section 504 plan
Sample 4
A principal tells a family that their child with multiple disabilities cannot attend the neighborhood school because staff “aren’t trained for that level of need.” What does IDEA require of the district?
- A. Provide FAPE in the public system; severity does not justify refusing enrollment
- B. Place the child on a waitlist until a specialist is hired the following year
- C. Require the family to privately fund a one-to-one aide as a condition of enrollment
- D. Limit the child to a shortened day until an IEP team later happens to meet
Sample 5
A 4th grader leaves the seat during independent work, blurts answers, and misses multi-step directions, but decodes on grade level and chats reciprocally with peers. Which profile fits best?
- A. ADHD: inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that impair school functioning
- B. Autism: social-communication deficits plus restricted, repetitive interests
- C. Specific learning disability in reading after adequate instruction still fails decoding
- D. Bipolar disorder: discrete manic elevation alternating with periods of depression
What is the Praxis Special Education exam?
Praxis Special Education exams (test codes vary, such as Core Knowledge and Applications) assess knowledge needed to teach students with disabilities. Topics include development, instruction, assessment, and legal/professional foundations. Confirm the exact Praxis code your state requires before registering. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Administered by: ETS (official site ↗)
Official format: Typical ETS Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5355) is 120 selected-response questions in 2 hours; some states use other codes. Passing scores are set by states. This UniPrep2Go session is a 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not Praxis Core and not Elementary 5001.
Official resources: ETS Praxis — prep materials · ETS GRE · ETS Praxis
Who this exam is for
Special education teacher candidates in Praxis states who need a focused review before the official ETS special education content exam for licensure. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
How to prepare
Study your ETS outline, practice IEP and inclusion scenarios, and review IDEA-related responsibilities. Take the free UniPrep2Go timed diagnostic on this page, then join the linked Anki deck waitlist. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with ETS — Praxis Special Education before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for Praxis Special Education: Development & learning, Planning & instruction, Assessment, Foundations & professional practice.
Development & learning
Typical and atypical development. Review official outlines for current weighting and examples.
Planning & instruction
IEP and differentiation themes. Review official outlines for current weighting and examples.
Assessment
Progress monitoring concepts. Review official outlines for current weighting and examples.
Foundations & professional practice
IDEA ethics collaboration. Review official outlines for current weighting and examples.
About this free Praxis Special Education practice test
A timed 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic for Praxis Special Education themes — development, IEP planning, assessment, and IDEA/504 foundations. Typical Core Knowledge and Applications (5355) is 120 selected-response questions in 2 hours. Confirm your state code. Planned 60-card Anki waitlist. Not Praxis Core.
Built for: Special-education teacher candidates — not Praxis Core academic-skills candidates.
Topics on this practice test: Development & learning, Planning & instruction, Assessment, Foundations & professional practice.
- 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 Special Education Anki waitlistOfficial Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (often 5355) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
Many states use ETS Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5355) — typically 120 selected-response questions in 2 hours. Other codes exist; confirm yours. UniPrep’s check is a 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version). Independent prep — not ETS material. Not Praxis Core (5713/5723/5733).
- Questions
- Typical 5355: 120 selected-response — confirm your state code
- Time
- Typical 5355: 2 hours
- Passing score
- Set by the state (scaled; verify current ETS bulletin)
- Delivery
- Computer-based at ETS / Prometric sites
- Administered by
- ETS
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Development, planning, assessment, foundations | See current 5355 companion |
| UniPrep buckets | Development, planning, assessment, foundations — 15 each |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- Confirm the exact Praxis code your state requires — not all SpEd tests are 5355.
- UniPrep mock is 60Q / 75 min vs typical 120Q / 2h.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Typical 5355: 120Q / 2h. UniPrep: 60Q / 75 min / 70%.
- ≠ Praxis Core academic-skills tests.
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 Special Education practice test — quick answers
What is the Praxis Special Education exam?
Praxis Special Education exams (test codes vary, such as Core Knowledge and Applications) assess knowledge needed to teach students with disabilities. Topics include development, instruction, assessment, and legal/professional foundations. Confirm the exact Praxis code your state requires before registering. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Is this an official Praxis Special Education exam?
No. UniPrep2Go provides independent exam guides and practice tests — not official material from ETS.
Who administers the Praxis Special Education exam?
ETS. Always verify registration, fees, and the current content outline on the official site.
What topics appear on the Praxis Special Education exam?
Typical domains include: Development & learning; Planning & instruction; Assessment; Foundations & professional practice. Confirm weights on the official outline.
How should I prepare for the Praxis Special Education exam?
Study your ETS outline, practice IEP and inclusion scenarios, and review IDEA-related responsibilities. Take the free UniPrep2Go timed diagnostic on this page, then join the linked Anki deck waitlist. Always verify current candidate bulletins, fees, and testing vendor details before you register.
Is there a free Praxis Special Education practice test?
Yes — take the free UniPrep2Go timed readiness check on this page now. After your report, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition repair when the .apkg ships. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this Praxis Special Education one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- How many free attempts do I get on this Praxis Special Education 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 Special Education 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. Typical ETS Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5355) is 120 selected-response questions in 2 hours; some states use other codes. Passing scores are set by states. This check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not Praxis Core (5713/5723/5733) and not Elementary 5001. Independent UniPrep2Go practice — not ETS material.
- Why is the free Praxis Special Education 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 Special Education 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 Special Education 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 Special Education practice test?
- Special-education teacher candidates — not Praxis Core academic-skills candidates.
- Where can I take a Praxis Special Education practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Praxis Special Education Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/praxis-special-education-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 4).