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A current guide to the ETS 5028 subtest, including 120-minute timing, 90 selected-response questions, mathematics at 64%, science at 36%, and NCTM, NSTA, and NGSS-aligned content.
5028 is math-heavy, but science still represents more than one-third of the subtest. Candidates should build number, operations, measurement, data, and geometry fluency while practicing inquiry, engineering, and science-content scenarios.
Use these ETS structure points to balance early childhood mathematics and science study.
ETS lists 120 minutes for Early Childhood: Mathematics and Science 5028.
The subtest contains 90 selected-response questions.
Mathematics accounts for about 58 questions, or 64% of the subtest.
Science accounts for about 32 questions, or 36% of the subtest.
Mathematics is the larger part of 5028, covering numbers and operations, fractions, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, and data. HiraEdu plans assign extra practice to early number sense, operations, representations, and problem-solving explanations.
The science portion emphasizes broad early childhood science knowledge, including science and engineering practices, observation, data collection, patterns, cause and effect, systems, life science, earth and space science, and physical science.
ETS notes that the subtest specifications were informed by NCTM, NSTA, and NGSS standards. Prep should connect each concept to how prospective teachers support children's learning in prekindergarten and lower elementary classrooms.
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Praxis Early Childhood: Mathematics and Science 5028 assesses the content knowledge prospective early childhood teachers need to support children's learning in math and science. ETS lists a 120-minute computer-delivered subtest with 90 selected-response questions.
HiraEdu prepares candidates around the ETS split of approximately 58 Mathematics questions and 32 Science questions. Prep covers whole-number operations, fractions, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, data, early problem solving, nature of science, engineering design, scientific tools, data collection, crosscutting concepts, life science, earth and space science, and physical science. The subtest specifications are connected to NCTM, NSTA, and NGSS standards.
ETS lists 120 minutes for the subtest.
The official ETS page and Study Companion list 90 selected-response questions.
ETS lists Mathematics at about 64% of the subtest, or roughly 58 questions.
ETS lists Science at about 36% of the subtest, or roughly 32 questions.
ETS notes that the specifications were confirmed with specialists familiar with NCTM, NSTA, and NGSS standards.
Verify whether the candidate needs the standalone 5028 subtest or the combined Early Childhood Assessment 5026.
Plan review around the official split: about 64% Mathematics and 36% Science.
Practice place value, operations, fractions, patterns, algebraic reasoning, shapes, measurement, elapsed time, money, units, area, perimeter, and data displays.
Use items that require interpreting observations, choosing tools, analyzing data, applying crosscutting concepts, and connecting science content to early learning.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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