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Praxis Core Reading (5713)
Free practice tests, topic drills and exam strategy for the Praxis Core Reading (5713) credential, administered by Educational Testing Service. Each topic below has dedicated practice variants with answer explanations.
56 questions / 85 minExam length
156Passing standard
$90 USDExam fee
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Click any topic to start a drill. Each topic has two practice variants — do them on different days for spaced repetition.
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Craft, Structure & Language Skills
2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring
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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas
2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring
About the Praxis Core Reading
The Praxis Core Reading (5713) is administered by Educational Testing Service and runs 56 questions / 85 min, with a passing score of 156. The current exam fee is $90 USD. The official candidate handbook and registration is available from the Educational Testing Service directly: view the official exam page →
This credential is part of the Education & Teaching career field. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the Praxis suite, used by 40+ U.S. states for initial teacher certification. Praxis Core covers reading, writing and mathematics for entry to teacher-prep programs; Praxis Subject Assessments are required for content-area licensure (Elementary Education 5901, Mathematics 5161, English 5039, etc.). Many states pair Praxis with edTPA for full credentialing.