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Praxis English language arts tests

ETS has three Praxis English language arts tests for teachers. Content Knowledge (5038) is 130 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, $130. Content and Analysis (5039) adds 2 written responses and takes 3 hours, $156. Middle School English Language Arts (5047) is 110 multiple-choice and 2 written questions in 160 minutes, $156.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What’s on the Praxis English tests?

Category503850395047
Reading38%40%46%
Language Use and Vocabulary25%19%11%
Writing, Speaking and Listening37%41%18%
English Language Arts Instruction--25%

On 5039 the written section is 30 minutes and the multiple-choice section 150, which counts for 75% of the score. On 5047, points from the written questions are reported separately.

ETS: Study Companion, English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) (PDF) ↗ETS: Study Companion, English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039) (PDF) ↗ETS: Study Companion, Middle School English Language Arts (5047) (PDF) ↗

Which Praxis English test do states ask for?

  • New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Colorado: Content Knowledge (5038).
  • Louisiana: Content and Analysis (5039) for grades 6-12, and 5047 for middle school.
  • Missouri: 5038 or 5047 with a PLT for teachers on a Temporary Authorization Certificate.
New Jersey →Pennsylvania →Colorado →Louisiana →Missouri →

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Sources: ETS, New Jersey Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education and 7 more. Checked October 2026.

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