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Praxis Physics (5266)
- Provider
- ETS
- Format
- Computer Delivered; selected-response questions selecting one or more choices, with other possible response formats described conditionally in the companion.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 125.
- Time limit
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Exam fee
- $130.00
Examination outline
Nature and Impact of Science and Engineering (12%)
- Nature of Science
- Science, Engineering, Technology, Society, and the Environment
Principles and Models of Matter and Energy (15%)
- Conceptual Understanding of Atomic and Nuclear Structure and Processes
- Relationships Between Energy and Matter
Mechanics (35%)
- Basic Concepts and Applications of Forces and Motion
- Advanced Concepts and Applications in Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism (21%)
- Electricity
- Magnetism
Waves (17%)
- Conceptual Understanding of Wave Characteristics and Phenomena
- Electromagnetic Waves, Sound, and Geometric Optics
Examination sources
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 4, About The Test, scope and complete-list statement
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 4, About The Test, full list and cross-cutting coverage
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 5, Content Topics, controlling scope statement; detailed scope continues through p. 13
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 3, Content Categories, entire table and integration footnote
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 13, Science and Engineering Practices introduction, all eight practices continue through p. 16
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 17, Tasks of Teaching Science introduction, complete task list continues through p. 18
- ETS Physics (5266) current examination page
Prep Smarter, official companion applicability to current Physics (5266)
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 3, Test at a Glance, time, count, format and delivery rows
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 4, About The Test, final sentence
- ETS Physics Study Companion
p. 29, Physics (5266) Answers, answer 1
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 26, Questions That Do Not Count Toward Your Score
- ETS Physics (5266) current examination page
Physics (5266), registration panel and price
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 4, Registration and Appointment Scheduling
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 4, at-home eligibility, equivalence, identification and accommodations
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 4, Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 6, On Test Day at Home, final equipment check
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 8, Test Delivery Method
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 12, If Your Primary Language Is Not English
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 2, bulletin applicability notice