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Praxis 5001 (Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects): Format, Scores and Prep
Praxis 5001 Elementary Education Multiple Subjects: ETS format and fees for 5002 through 5005, and how North Dakota elementary licensure uses 5017 instead.
Who it's for
The praxis 5001 bundle from ETS has four subtests. North Dakota elementary licensure lists 5017, not 5001; see the North Dakota route below before you register.
Last updated November 2026
| Test code | 5001 |
|---|---|
| ETS test name | Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects |
| North Dakota elementary content test | 5017 (qualifying score 153 on ETS North Dakota list) |
| ETS fee (checked) | $180 |
Sections22
- What 5001 measures
- North Dakota elementary route (not 5001)
- Subtests inside 5001 (ETS national format)
- ETS timing and item count
- Purpose on the ETS blueprint
- Official ETS add-ons
- National catalog change to watch
- Reporting each subtest to ESPB
- Registration fee
- Scheduling strategy
- Study order many candidates use
- Prep options
- Mathematics subtest 5003 tips
- Science subtest 5005 tips
- Social studies 5004 civics threads
- Reading and language arts 5002 threads
- Field experience tie-ins
- Resource limits in items
- Fatigue management on multi-subtest days
- Post-test filing
- Independence
- Sources checked November 2026
What 5001 measures
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) is a bundle of four subtests covering the subjects an elementary teacher teaches in one week. ETS describes the blueprint on the 5001 product page. Many states use 5001 or its subtests for elementary certification; always confirm your state list before you register.
North Dakota elementary route (not 5001)
North Dakota does not list 5001 on ETS North Dakota required tests. Elementary candidates take 5017 Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment with qualifying score 153 and fee $130. They also take PLT K-6 (5622) at 160 or PLT PreK-12 (5625) at 157. Core 5713, 5723, and 5733 round out the list (checked November 2026).
Non-North Dakota graduates in elementary, early childhood, and/or special education may need Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) at qualifying score 159 for Reading Competency on the same ETS page. Map the full set in the requirements finder.
Subtests inside 5001 (ETS national format)
| Subtest | Code | Role in the 5001 bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Language Arts | 5002 | Literacy and language arts |
| Mathematics | 5003 | Elementary mathematics |
| Social Studies | 5004 | Civics and social studies |
| Science | 5005 | Elementary science |
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North Dakota does not publish qualifying scores for 5002 through 5005. If you study 5001 for another state, use the ETS qualifying scores tool for that state's cuts. Do not use North Dakota's list.
ETS timing and item count
The 5001 combined appointment lasts 4 hours 35 minutes with four separately timed subjects and 245 questions, per the ETS product page. Items use selected-response and numeric-entry formats. You may schedule all four subtests in one session when you pick the combined delivery option.
Purpose on the ETS blueprint
ETS says 5001 measures whether an entry-level elementary teacher holds the content knowledge needed at licensure to teach English, mathematics, social studies, and science at the elementary level. The test backs a generalist elementary license rather than a single-subject credential.
Official ETS add-ons
ETS lists per-subtest interactive practice near $24.95 each and Praxis Learning Paths elementary courses near $99.99 on the same product page (November 2026). Match each purchase to the subtest code you registered, not a generic elementary label.
National catalog change to watch
ETS has been promoting a new Elementary Education Fundamentals test on the national Praxis catalog (banner text on the ETS North Dakota overview, November 2026). North Dakota still lists 5017 for elementary content today. Re-check the state table before you assume 5001 subtest prep covers your North Dakota file.
Reporting each subtest to ESPB
Even when you sit for multiple subtests, ETS issues separate score lines per code. Save each score report as a PDF and email it to espbinfo@nd.gov when ESPB directs, as described on ESPB testing information.
Registration fee
The 5001 registration fee on the ETS product page was $180.00 (November 2026). Individual subtest fees may differ; compare single-subtest pricing if you plan to spread exams across semesters.
Scheduling strategy
One day with all four subtests cuts travel. It also tires candidates who are rusty on science or math. Spreading 5003 and 5005 to a later month can help if you tutor those subjects first.
Study order many candidates use
5002 and 5004 draw on literacy and civics from many undergrad programs. 5003 rewards math procedure fluency. 5005 rewards science vocabulary. Download the Study Companion for each subtest you owe. Skip generic elementary books that omit codes.
Prep options
| Provider | Fit | Price note |
|---|---|---|
| ETS companions | Free outlines per subtest | $0 PDFs on product pages |
| ETS bundled practice | Mixed timed sets | Price on ETS 5001 page |
| 240 Tutoring | Video courses for some subtests | Check 240tutoring.com |
| Teachers Test Prep | Structured courses | Check teacherstestprep.com |
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Mathematics subtest 5003 tips
Elementary math items mix procedural fluency with reasoning about student mistakes. Review fraction operations, place value models, and early algebra from the 5003 companion. Calculator rules for 5003 sit on the ETS Calculator Use page.
Science subtest 5005 tips
5005 spans life, Earth, and physical science at a breadth level, not the depth your college major saw. Flashcards for vocabulary (photosynthesis, rock cycle, simple circuits) help, but items also ask you to interpret data tables and safety rules.
Social studies 5004 civics threads
Expect government structure, geography tools, and economics vocabulary at the elementary level. Map skills and primary source excerpts show up often. Connect each study topic to a companion bullet so you know why it is on the list.
Reading and language arts 5002 threads
5002 blends foundational skills with literature and writing conventions. Candidates from secondary backgrounds sometimes underestimate phonics depth.
Field experience tie-ins
Student teaching observations give real examples for scenario questions on 5004 and 5002. After each classroom day, jot one sentence about a lesson you saw that matches a companion objective. Those notes become scenario distractor eliminators later.
Resource limits in items
Many items assume a typical elementary classroom with basic manipulatives, not a fully stocked lab. Answer with feasible school resources unless the stem explicitly describes a gifted or specialized program.
Fatigue management on multi-subtest days
If you take two subtests back-to-back, pack water and schedule a short walk during the authorized break. Performance on 5005 often drops when 5003 immediately precedes it unless you have practiced long sessions.
Post-test filing
Upload each passing subtest PDF to your licensure file as soon as it posts, even if other subtests remain open. Advisors can clear partial milestones while you study the remaining code.
Independence
North Dakota PD is not ETS or ESPB. Praxis is an ETS trademark used descriptively.
Sources checked November 2026
5001 bundle facts came from ETS Elementary Education 5001. North Dakota pathway lists and scores came from ETS North Dakota required tests. Upload policy from ESPB testing information.
Quick answers
Does North Dakota require Praxis 5001?
No. The ETS North Dakota required tests page lists Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (5017), not 5001. Use the requirements finder for your full checklist.
Can I take subtests separately?
ETS allows registering for individual subtests when offered. That applies to 5002 through 5005 nationally; North Dakota elementary licensure still expects 5017 plus PLT and Core per the state list.