Praxis
Praxis Study Guides Compared
Compare Praxis study guides from ETS, Mometrix, 240 Tutoring, and others, and see which format fits your test code and North Dakota score target.
Who it's for
Read the free ETS Study Companion first. Buy a study guide only when you want a linear book or video course for your exact code.
Last updated November 2026
| Authoritative outline | ETS Study Companion (free) |
|---|---|
| North Dakota scores | https://praxis.ets.org/scores |
| Sources checked | November 2026 |
Sections21
- Guides vs companions
- Format fit by learner
- Third-party prep links
- North Dakota score targets
- Buying mistakes to avoid
- Pair guides with practice
- Links
- Used book hazards
- Library and cohort lending
- Highlighting discipline
- Digital annotation tools
- Supplemental standards crosswalk
- Audio and commute study
- Instructor-led bootcamps
- Spine and table of contents check
- Margin notes versus highlights
- Study group charters
- Return policies on physical books
- End-of-unit checks
- Independence
- Sources checked November 2026
Guides vs companions
ETS Study Companions are free PDFs with the official content list and sample questions. Study guides from other publishers reorganize that material into chapters, videos, or flashcards. North Dakota candidates should treat the companion as law and the guide as commentary.
Each companion on praxis.ets.org is tied to one four-digit code. The PDF lists test content categories, sample items, and advice for answering different question types. ETS also publishes optional Study Plans beside many companions to map weak areas before you buy third-party material. Because North Dakota sets cuts per code on ETS qualifying scores, your study guide must name the same code your ESPB plan lists on ETS North Dakota required tests. A Core-only book will not cover 5205 or 5355 objectives even when chapter titles sound similar.
Format fit by learner
| Format | Good when | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| PDF companion | You self-schedule and like checklists | ETS per-code download |
| Printed book | You markup pages and study offline | Third-party publishers (verify code on cover) |
| Video course | You need lectures before practice | Publisher sites linked below |
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Third-party prep links
These are plain links to vendor home pages. Confirm the product lists your exact four-digit code and the current price on the vendor checkout page before you buy.
North Dakota score targets
A study guide chapter does not know your state cut. After each unit, cross-check your goal on ETS qualifying scores with North Dakota selected. Core 5713/5723/5733 minimums and the 466 composite rule appear on ESPB testing information; each content code has its own target on ETS qualifying scores.
Buying mistakes to avoid
- Purchasing a "Praxis Core" book when you already passed Core and now need 5205.
- Using a national PLT guide when your path needs 5622 or 5625 (elementary), 5621 or 5625 (early childhood), or 5625 or 5624 (secondary content).
- Studying from blog PDFs that copy companion text without updates.
Pair guides with practice
Guides teach content; practice tests teach pacing. Finish at least half the companion before opening paid practice so you know which chapters matter.
Links
Used book hazards
Secondhand guides may predate a Praxis revision. Compare the ISBN or edition year to the companion version date on ETS before you highlight a chapter.
Library and cohort lending
Some campuses circulate Mometrix or Kaplan books. Treat them like companions: verify the cover code, then study current objectives from ETS even if the book chapter titles look similar.
Highlighting discipline
Color-code companion objectives green/yellow/red instead of highlighting entire vendor chapters. The companion tells you what is testable; the guide only explains it.
Digital annotation tools
If you study PDF companions on a tablet, learn highlighter shortcuts. Paper learners should staple companion printouts with vendor chapters in matching order so flipping back does not waste minutes.
Supplemental standards crosswalk
When a guide cites a standard code, map it back to the ETS Study Companion objective for your test code instead of assuming identical wording.
Audio and commute study
Podcasts and audiobooks rarely align tightly to a single Praxis code. Use them for motivation, not as your only outline, unless the publisher lists objectives mapped to your code.
Instructor-led bootcamps
Weekend bootcamps can orient you quickly, but they rarely cover every companion objective. Treat them as a start, then finish uncovered bullets yourself with the free PDF.
Spine and table of contents check
Before purchasing, compare the book table of contents to the companion list. Missing entire domains means the guide will not replace the PDF.
Margin notes versus highlights
Write companion objective codes in book margins so you can cross-reference misses on practice tests without rereading entire chapters.
Study group charters
Agree that debates end with a companion citation. Groups without that rule drift into opinions that do not match ETS wording.
Return policies on physical books
Keep receipts if you buy a printed guide early and later learn your program changed codes. Some campus bookstores allow returns within narrow windows.
End-of-unit checks
After each guide chapter, answer one companion objective aloud without notes. If you hesitate, mark that objective red before moving on.
Independence
North Dakota PD is independent. Praxis is an ETS trademark.
Sources checked November 2026
Guide listings checked on ETS Praxis store; score targets on ETS qualifying scores; endorsement lists on ETS North Dakota required tests; composite rules on ESPB testing information.
Quick answers
Is a third-party study guide outdated?
Check the publication year and confirm the cover lists your four-digit code. ETS updates companions when exams change.
Do I need both a book and a course?
Usually no. Pick one format, finish the companion objectives, then add practice tests if timing is still an issue.