Understanding the exact breakdown of the Praxis Teaching Reading K-12 test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The Praxis Teaching Reading K-12 has 90 multiple-choice questions and 3 essay questions. The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| Praxis Teaching Reading K-12 Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Phonological and Phonemic Awareness, including Emergent Literacy | 11% | 10 |
| Phonics and Decoding | 14% | 13 |
| Fluency and Vocabulary | 16% | 14 |
| Comprehension of Literary and 27 23% Informational Text | 23% | 21 |
| Writing | 11% | 10 |
| Assessment and Instructional Decision Making (constructed response) | 25% | 23 |