Praxis
Praxis 5025 (Early Childhood Education): Format, Scores and Prep
Praxis 5025 for North Dakota early childhood licensure: 120 questions, 2 hours, score 156, $130 fee, and domain-by-domain prep from the ETS companion.
| Test code | 5025 |
|---|---|
| ETS test name | Early Childhood Education |
| ND qualifying score | 156 |
| ETS fee (checked) | $130 |
Sources checked November 2026
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Early childhood licensure and test 5025
North Dakota candidates seeking early childhood licensure must pass Early Childhood Education (5025) after Core and alongside Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (5621) or PLT PreK–12 (5625). The ETS North Dakota requirements page lists 5025 And (5621 Or 5625) on that path. Preschool and K-3 placements do not replace the exam; ESPB still wants the Praxis content score on file.
What ETS puts on the 5025 exam
ETS builds 5025 from 120 selected-response questions delivered in two hours for $130 in November 2026. Each item ties to one of six areas: language and literacy; mathematics; social studies; science; health and physical education; and creative and performing arts. The ETS product page stresses major concepts, inquiry tools, how content areas connect in young children's learning, and how domains interrelate. The product page states that calculator use is not permitted.
ETS states the assessment is not primarily a pedagogy exam, although some items reference children's learning contexts. Some questions may be unscored pretest items.
The ETS product page lists computer delivered delivery, two hours of testing time, and 120 items in selected-response format. It also notes alignment with state curriculum standards and national early childhood standards, including the Next Generation Science Standards and National Association for the Education of Young Children guidance. ETS includes four free score recipients with registration when you schedule through My Praxis.
North Dakota qualifying score
North Dakota's qualifying score for 5025 is 156 on ETS qualifying scores (November 2026). Confirm again at registration time. Broader testing notes appear on ESPB testing information.
Registration habits for early childhood candidates
Use My Praxis and search 5025 by code. Add recipient 7848 for North Dakota ESPB during checkout if you need board delivery. Early childhood students sometimes confuse 5025 with elementary 5017; the codes measure different grade spans even though both mention literacy.
Interactive practice for 5025 was listed near $24.95 on the ETS product page (November 2026). Verify the product ID includes 5025 before you add it to cart.
Domain-by-domain prep without a calculator
Download the Study Companion and make a six-column chart for the domains. For each column, list three real classroom activities you observed in practicum and one assessment method tied to that domain. Where your list is thin, that is your study priority.
Because every domain appears on a single timed exam, rotate nightly focus instead of blocking only literacy for two weeks. Health and physical education items often surprise candidates who centered student teaching in a literacy-rich K-1 room.
ETS sells separate interactive practice forms for 5025 near $24.95 each on the product page (November 2026). The forms mirror the 120 selected-response structure and let you drill by domain before you pay the $130 exam fee.
Pairing 5025 with PLT 5621 or 5625
5621 or 5625 costs $156 on ETS and covers early childhood or PreK–12 pedagogy scenarios. Content knowledge on 5025 does not excuse you from scenario writing on PLT. After content study, switch to timed constructed-response outlines so you can answer PLT prompts in complete sentences.
Retakes and documentation
ETS enforces waiting periods between attempts listed in the Information Bulletin. ESPB notes retakes can be taken once every 21 days (ESPB testing information). If you score under 156, use the score report labels to rebuild a two-week plan before paying another $130. Save PDF score reports with the test code and date in the filename and email copies to espbinfo@nd.gov when ESPB requests proof during credential processing.
Scenario-style items
The ETS product page describes six content areas across 120 selected-response questions in two hours, and states that calculator use is not permitted. When a stimulus appears, name which domain it represents before reading answer choices.
If your practicum focused on one age band, read the companion sections on infants and toddlers even when your placement was kindergarten-heavy. The ETS blueprint expects breadth across birth through early elementary contexts on the product page.
Schedule your 5025 appointment after you confirm North Dakota's qualifying score 156 on ETS North Dakota required tests the same week you pay. Early childhood plans that list 5621 or 5625 should stay in the requirements finder so you register PLT once, not twice.
Sources checked November 2026
- ETS 5025 product page
- ETS North Dakota required tests
- ETS qualifying scores
- ESPB testing information
Quick answers
Does North Dakota require Praxis 5025?
ETS lists 5025 on the early childhood route with Core and PLT Early Childhood (5621) or PLT PreK-12 (5625). Match your ESPB plan before you register.
What domains does 5025 cover?
ETS names language and literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, health and physical education, and creative and performing arts.
Does reading coursework change 5025?
The 5025 blueprint includes literacy objectives on the ETS companion; follow ETS for exam scope. ESPB lists reading competencies on its Reading Competencies page for program rules separate from the exam.
Should I take 5025 before Core math?
Most advisors want Core finished first because 5733 is universal. Follow your transcript audit, but schedule 5025 only when you can study all six domains weekly.
Can I use manipulatives while studying?
Hands-on practice helps you understand science and math prompts, but the test itself is computer based with no physical materials allowed.