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Text Types, Purposes & Production
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Praxis Core Writing (5723)
Free practice tests, topic drills and exam strategy for the Praxis Core Writing (5723) credential, administered by Educational Testing Service. Each topic below has dedicated practice variants with answer explanations.
40 questions + 2 essays / 100 minExam length
162Passing standard
$90 USDExam fee
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Language & Research Skills for Writing
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About the Praxis Core Writing
The Praxis Core Writing (5723) is administered by Educational Testing Service and runs 40 questions + 2 essays / 100 min, with a passing score of 162. 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.