Praxis Elem CKT Science study guide
Praxis Elem CKT Science · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching Science test (test code 7814) is an ETS subject assessment for candidates who are preparing to teach science as part of an elementary generalist license, or who are adding science to an existing certificate. Its distinctive focus is content knowledge for teaching: not just knowing the science, but knowing how children reason about it. Items draw on life science, physical science, and Earth and space science content, and on pedagogical content knowledge - how students' naive ideas develop, which misconceptions are predictable, how to choose representations, explanations, and investigations that move a class forward, and how to read student work as evidence of understanding. Before registering, confirm on the ETS state requirements page that your state accepts test code 7814, because states set their own testing requirements and passing scores. Topics on this exam: Science Content Knowledge: Life Science, Science Content Knowledge: Physical Science, Science Content Knowledge: Earth and Space Science, and Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science. The Praxis Elem CKT Science study guide has 4 sections and about 1,181 words.
01Life Science
Life Science on the elementary CKT exam asks you to explain core biological ideas and anticipate how children reason about them. Questions often pair content with classroom scenarios.
312 words, about 2 min02Physical Science
Physical Science questions test matter, motion, energy, and waves, often through simple data or apparatus. Matter: Density = mass ÷ volume.
310 words, about 2 min03Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Science covers Earth materials, processes, water and weather, and observable astronomy. Earth’s structure: Crust, mantle, liquid outer core, solid inner core.
280 words, about 1 min04Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science
Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science tests how you elicit, interpret, and improve students’ scientific thinking. Misconceptions: Children’s ideas are often coherent and resistant.
279 words, about 1 min