You will take a practice assessment of 50 questions to evaluate your understanding of science content in Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Upon completion of the exam, you will review the results, analyze your performance, identify areas of strength and weakness, write goals for increasing your content knowledge in one area of weakness, and identify resources for further study. After outlining and completing your study, you will write a brief narrative reflection on the process and what you have learned.
Content Assessment
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The first Praxis Elementary Education Practice Tests (Version 1) and basic diagnostics are free. The practice tests are based on the official content specifications and closely replicate all aspects of the actual exam, including test length, content areas, difficulty level and question types.
Navigate to the appropriate test section using the menus shown below.
Once you arrive at the Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Practice Tests page, scroll down the list to select Praxis Elementary Ed – Science (5005) (Version 1).
To begin your test, read the directions and click “Next Question.” At any time during the test, you may save your progress and exit by clicking “Save Progress and Return to My Account.”
When you finish your practice exam, click the “Submit Test” button. Once you have submitted your test, it will be graded instantaneously. You will receive your score, be able to review all the multiple choice questions and receive a diagnostic breakdown of your strengths and weaknesses in each subject matter domain.
Click on My Account to go to your dashboard.
For your completed test, you can select “View Graded Exam” or “View Basic Diagnostics.” Viewing the exam lets you see your answer to every question. You should note the topics of the questions you answered incorrectly. Viewing the diagnostics gives you a general idea of how you scored in specific areas.
Identify Areas of Strength and Weakness
Review the test questions and basic diagnostics to help you identify areas where you feel confident and need to build your understanding. Select one topic for each of the three areas (Earth science, Life science, Physical science) and describe your current level of knowledge and where you would like to improve.
Explore Content
Once you have selected your topic areas, explore some resources to help you better understand the science. Here are some sites you might find helpful. There are many more; these simply offer a place to start.
- This series of videos provides professional development resources focusing on content and pedagogy.
- Essential Science for Teachers (K-6): Earth and Space Science
https://www.learner.org/series/essential-science-for-teachers-earth-and-space-science/ - Essential Science for Teachers (K-6): Life Science
https://www.learner.org/series/essential-science-for-teachers-life-science/ - Essential Science for Teachers (K-6): Physical Science
https://www.learner.org/series/essential-science-for-teachers-physical-science/
- Essential Science for Teachers (K-6): Earth and Space Science
- This series of sites is written for students but provides a strong foundation for several subjects.
- Chem4Kids
http://www.chem4kids.com/ - Biology4Kids
http://www.biology4kids.com/ - Physics4Kids
http://www.physics4kids.com/ - Cosmos4Kids
http://www.cosmos4kids.com/ - Geography4Kids
http://www.geography4kids.com/
- Chem4Kids
Share and Reflect on Your Learning
Once you have completed your study, describe the resources you explored and what you learned. How has your knowledge improved? Has your confidence level changed? Describe how you plan to continue your professional growth in additional areas where you may only have surface-level knowledge.
References
Cite all resources used according to the 7th Edition of APA.