Praxis 1 PPST Reading Test
Praxis 1: Reading Paper-based
Pre-Professional Skills Test: Reading
test code: 0710
The Praxis I Reading test is one of the three Praxis I tests required by most multiple-subject teaching programs. Successfully passing these three Praxis I tests is necessary to complete the licensing requirements for prospective primary school teachers of most states. The Praxis Reading test is offered in both computerized and paper-based versions, though the computerized version is more commonly taken.
The test focuses primarily on Reading Comprehension. Roughly half of the Praxis I Reading test is about Literal Comprehension, leaving the other half about Critical and Inferential Comprehension.
Test Information
| Time given to complete test | 60 Minutes |
| Number of questions | 40 |
| Test format | All questions are multiple-choice based on readings provided |
Categories of Test Content
| Literal comprehension | 19 questions | 45% of the test |
| Critical and inferential comprehension | 22 questions | 55% of the test |
Praxis 1: Reading Computer-based
Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test: Reading
test code: 5710
The Praxis I Reading test is one of the three Praxis I tests required by most multiple-subject teaching programs. Successfully passing these three Praxis I tests is necessary to complete the licensing requirements for prospective primary school teachers of most states. The Praxis Reading test is offered in both computerized and paper-based (test code: 0710) versions, though the computerized version is more commonly taken.
The test focuses primarily on Reading Comprehension. Roughly half of the Praxis I Reading test is about Literal Comprehension, leaving the other half about Critical and Inferential Comprehension.
Test Information
| Time given to complete test | 75 Minutes |
| Number of questions | 46 |
| Test format | All questions are multiple-choice based on readings provided |
Categories of Test Content
| Literal comprehension | 21 questions | 45% of the test |
| Critical and inferential comprehension | 25 questions | 55% of the test |