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Praxis 5025 Practice Questions

Praxis Education of Young Children (5025)Practice with free Praxis 5025 practice test questions covering child development, language acquisition, early math concepts, classroom management, and play-based learning. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you actually understand the material - not just memorize answers.

120
Total Questions
2 hours
Time Limit
Varies by state (commonly 156-163)
Passing Score
~$130
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 250+ Praxis 5025 practice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

A preschool teacher notices that a 4-year-old child frequently engages in parallel play - sitting near other children and using similar materials but not interacting directly with them. According to Mildred Parten's stages of play, what is the MOST appropriate next stage of social play development this child is likely to progress toward?

AA) Solitary play
BB) Associative play
CC) Onlooker play
DD) Unoccupied play
2

A kindergarten teacher is reading aloud to a group of 5-year-olds and pauses to ask, 'What do you think will happen next in the story?' This instructional strategy PRIMARILY supports which aspect of early literacy development?

AA) Phonemic awareness
BB) Print concepts and book handling
CC) Reading comprehension and prediction skills
DD) Alphabetic principle and letter recognition
3

During a math activity, a pre-K teacher gives children a set of buttons in various colors, sizes, and shapes. She asks the children to sort them into groups and then explain why they grouped them the way they did. This activity BEST supports which early mathematical concept?

AA) One-to-one correspondence
BB) Classification and sorting by attributes
CC) Spatial reasoning and geometry
DD) Numeral recognition and counting sequences
4

A first-grade teacher has a student who frequently disrupts circle time by calling out answers without raising a hand and talking to neighboring peers. Which classroom management approach is MOST developmentally appropriate for addressing this behavior?

AA) Remove the child from circle time each time the behavior occurs
BB) Ignore the behavior completely and continue with the lesson
CC) Teach and practice expected behaviors, using positive reinforcement when the child follows them
DD) Assign the child additional homework as a consequence for disruptions
5

A preschool teacher sets up a dramatic play area as a 'grocery store' with play food, a cash register, shopping bags, and price labels. Children take turns being shoppers and cashiers. This type of activity PRIMARILY supports development in which domain?

AA) Fine motor skills and physical development only
BB) Social-emotional development through cooperative role-playing
CC) Multiple developmental domains including language, math, and social skills simultaneously
DD) Cognitive development through memorization of store procedures

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About the Praxis 5025

Format & Structure

Total Questions
120
Time Limit
2 hours
Format
Multiple choice (selected response)

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
Varies by state (commonly 156-163)
Registration Fee
~$130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Praxis 5025?

The Praxis 5025, officially called Education of Young Children, is an assessment developed by ETS for aspiring early childhood educators. It measures your knowledge of child development, learning theory, instructional practices, and professional responsibilities for working with children from birth through age 8. Many states require a passing score on this assessment for early childhood teaching licensure.

How many questions are on the Praxis 5025 and how long do I have?

The Praxis 5025 contains 120 selected-response (multiple-choice) questions, and you're given 2 hours to complete them. That works out to about one minute per question, so pacing yourself is important. Don't spend too long on any single question - flag it and come back if you have time at the end.

What score do I need to pass the Praxis 5025?

Passing scores vary by state, but most states set the bar somewhere between 156 and 163. For example, some states require a 156 while others may require a 160 or higher. Always check with your specific state's Department of Education for the exact passing score, since requirements can change from year to year.

What content areas does the Praxis 5025 cover?

The Praxis 5025 covers four main content areas: Child Development and Learning (roughly 30%), Language and Literacy Development (roughly 22%), Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood (roughly 22%), and Social Studies, the Arts, and Physical Development (roughly 26%). Questions span the full birth-through-age-8 range, so you'll need to know developmental milestones and appropriate practices for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students.

How much does the Praxis 5025 cost and where can I take it?

The registration fee for the Praxis 5025 is approximately $130 as of 2026. You can take it at Prometric testing centers nationwide or, in some cases, through an online proctored option at home. Additional fees may apply for late registration, date changes, or score verification. Check the ETS Praxis website for the most current pricing and available testing locations near you.

How should I study for the Praxis 5025?

Start by taking practice questions to figure out which content areas give you the most trouble. Focus your study time there - don't just review what you already know. Brush up on major child development theorists like Piaget, Vygotsky, and Erikson. Review early literacy and math concepts, and make sure you understand developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) principles from NAEYC. A focused 3-4 week study plan, combined with consistent practice questions, tends to work well for most people.

Can I retake the Praxis 5025 if I don't pass?

Yes, you can retake the Praxis 5025 if you don't pass. ETS requires a 21-day waiting period between attempts, and there's no limit on how many times you can retake it. You'll need to pay the registration fee each time, though. Use the score report from your previous attempt to identify weak areas and target your studying before the retake.

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