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When Do Praxis Scores Come Out? Release Dates & Timelines

scoresHow ETS reports your results: the 7-day rule, Tuesday/Friday release cycles, per-test timelines, and what to do when your report is late.

Praxis 8002 vs Praxis 8006: What's the Difference?

comparison8002 asks whether you can read and use language; 8006 asks whether you can teach someone to read. Side-by-side format, content domains, timing, and state adoption.

Praxis 8006 Teaching Reading: Format, Content & Free Mini Practice Test

practiceThe reading-instruction exam in the redesigned Elementary Education Fundamentals series — Science of Reading depth, category-level results, a free 30-question mini test with explanations, and official sources. Facts last verified 2026-09-03.

Praxis 5001 Passing Scores by State (2026): Qualifying Scores for 5002–5005

scoresVerified qualifying scores for every subtest in states that use the 5001 — plus the states that no longer do — with the official lookup to confirm yours.

Praxis 5001 Subtests Explained: What's on 5002, 5003, 5004, and 5005

study guideThe four subtests explained: question counts, time limits, content categories, question types, and the separate-scoring rule that decides pass or retake.

Praxis 5001 Requirements in Alabama: What Elementary (K–6) Candidates Take Instead

state guideAlabama dropped the 5001 reading subtest in September 2020. Elementary K–6 now takes Praxis 5901 Three Subject Bundle (math 157 / social studies 154) plus Pearson Foundations of Reading 190 and edTPA.

Praxis 5001 Requirements in Maryland: The CKT Path for Elementary (1–6)

state guideMaryland doesn’t use 5001 for elementary: 1–6 candidates take Teaching Reading 5205 (159) plus the 7811 Content Knowledge for Teaching series — all four subtest scores and fees.

Praxis 5001 Requirements in Virginia: Tests, Scores, and How to Get Certified

state guideVirginia elementary candidates need Praxis 5001 (or subtests 5002–5005) plus Teaching Reading 5205 — with qualifying scores 157/157/155/159 and 159.

Praxis 5001 Requirements in Tennessee: Tests, Scores, and How to Get Certified

state guideTennessee elementary K–5 candidates need Praxis 5001 plus Teaching Reading 5205, and scores must reach the state through TNCompass (recipient code 8190).

Praxis 5001 Requirements in New Jersey: Tests, Scores, and How to Get Certified

state guideNew Jersey elementary K–6 candidates need Praxis 5001 — the four-subtest Elementary Education exam — with qualifying scores 157/157/155/159.

Praxis 5001 Requirements in South Carolina: Tests, Scores, and the 2026 Transition

state guideSouth Carolina is mid-transition: 5001 is accepted only through August 2026/2027, with the 5901 bundle and 7811 CKT as the newer options — plus PLT K–6 and Read to Succeed.

Praxis 5001 Requirements in Kentucky: Tests, Scores, and How to Get Certified

state guideKentucky still requires Praxis 5001 for elementary (P–5): subtest scores 157/157/155/159 plus PLT K–6 at 160 — set in state regulation 16 KAR 6:010.

Praxis Practice Accuracy Calculator: Results by Subtest

toolRecord correct answers and attempted questions for each subtest. Review practice percentages and next study steps without an unsupported score conversion or pass prediction.

How to Register for the Praxis 5001: Cost, Scheduling, and What to Do First

registrationThe four-step registration process, 2026 fees ($180 combined, $64 per subtest), phone registration, rescheduling rules — and the test-code check that saves you from a $180 mistake.

Free Praxis 5001 Practice Test and Questions: What Actually Helps

practiceFree practice helps when it mirrors the blueprint and diagnoses your weakest gate. What to look for — plus Learndiag’s free diagnostic and question bank.

Praxis 5001 vs. the New 8000 Series: What Candidates Need to Check

versionsETS is launching the 8000-series Elementary Education Fundamentals tests. How the codes, question counts, and Praxis Steps change — and why your state requirement, not the newest test, decides what you register for.

Praxis 5002 Study Guide: Reading Foundations, Writing, and Pedagogy

study guidePhonological vs. phonemic awareness, phonics and decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, the writing process, and how to answer classroom-scenario items on the 80-question RLA subtest.

Praxis 5003 Math Study Guide: What to Study and How to Use the Calculator

study guideNumbers and operations, algebraic thinking, geometry and data — plus numeric-entry strategy, the on-screen TI-30XS calculator, and a four-week study plan for the 50-question math subtest.

Praxis 5004 Social Studies Study Guide: A High-Yield Review Plan

study guideA seven-era U.S. history timeline, government decision rules, the PLACE geography framework, world-history turning points, and a two-week review plan for the fastest-paced subtest.

Praxis 5005 Science Study Guide: Earth, Life, Physical Science, and Inquiry

study guideScientific inquiry skills, variables and graphs, Earth and space, life science, physical science, common misconceptions, and a four-week review plan for the 55-question science subtest.

Praxis 5001 Study Guide: What’s Actually on All Four Subtests

study guideBefore you study, know the battlefield. Here’s the official structure of 5002 reading, 5003 math, 5004 social studies, and 5005 science — question counts, categories, and the four-gate scoring rule that breaks most candidates.

How to Pass the Praxis 5001: The Four-Gate Strategy

strategyDiagnose before you study, spend 60% of your time on the weakest subtest, practice in blocks, run timed simulations — the risk-weighted plan that actually passes.

Praxis 5001 vs 7001: What’s Changing and Which One Will You Take

versionsETS is replacing the 5001 with the 7001 series, state by state. How to confirm which version your state requires before you buy materials.

Failed a Praxis 5001 Subtest? Retake Rules, Costs, and What to Do Next

retakeYou don’t retake the whole exam — just the failed subtest. Rules, costs, the 28-day wait, and what repeat-testers actually changed to pass.