General Science (5436) — Information & Free Practice
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General Science (5436)
- Provider
- ETS
- Format
- Computer delivered; selected-response questions selecting one or more answers, with other possible interactive formats described in the Study Companion. Test-center and at-home delivery use the same examination.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 135.
- Time limit
- 2 hours 30 minutes
Examination outline
Nature and Impact of Science and Engineering (15%)
- Nature of Science
- Science, Engineering, Technology, Society, and the Environment
Physical Science (37%)
- Principles and Models of Matter and Energy
- Chemistry
- Physics
Life Science (26%)
- Cells and Processes, Including Genetics
- Evolution, Diversity of Life, and Ecology
Earth and Space Science (22%)
- Astronomy
- Earth Science
Examination sources
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 4, About The Test, content topics and full-list direction
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 5, Content Topics introductory paragraph; detailed outline continues through p. 18
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 3, complete Content Categories table, column headings, four rows and footnote (visually inspected)
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 4, About The Test, Science and Engineering Practices and Tasks of Teaching Science adoption paragraphs
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 19, Science and Engineering Practices introduction; eight practices continue through p. 23
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 23, Tasks of Teaching Science introduction; 25 tasks under seven headings continue through p. 24
- ETS General Science (5436) official test page
Details, first sentence
- ETS General Science (5436) official test page
Prep Smarter, official Study Companion direction
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 3, Test at a Glance, Time through Test Delivery rows
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 4, About The Test, final sentence
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin 2026–27
PDF p. 27, Score Review Service, parenthetical note
- ETS General Science Study Companion
PDF p. 48, Understanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions, complete list
- ETS General Science (5436) official test page
General Science (5436), test delivery offering
- ETS Register for a Praxis Test
Follow the Steps to Register, account prerequisite
- ETS Register for a Praxis Test
Step 2, Schedule your test & location
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin 2026–27
PDF p. 4, Registration and Appointment Scheduling, test delivery and ID paragraphs
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin 2026–27
PDF p. 4, Registration and Appointment Scheduling, ID prerequisite
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin 2026–27
PDF p. 4, at home tests, content identity bullet
- ETS Test Day at Home
Prepare Your Testing Space, Do - Set Up Your Space Correctly