PRAXIS 5543 · STUDY GUIDE
Praxis 5543 Study Guide: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications
The Praxis 5543 has 90 questions in 2 hours. Here's what's on it, how much each section counts, and the fastest way to study it.
What to study for the Praxis 5543
I. Development and Characteristics of Learners
14%II. Planning and the Learning Environment
17%III. Instruction
17%IV. Assessment
14%V. Foundations and Professional Responsibilities
13%VI. Integrated Constructed-response Questions
25%Spend your study time in proportion to these weights — the biggest sections earn the most points.
A simple study plan
- Take the free diagnostic to see your weakest sections
- Work through guided lessons, weakest section first
- Lock in vocabulary with flashcards and memory tricks
- Finish with timed practice tests until you're above the passing score
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