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An elementary STEM teacher exam guide for the ETS selected-response and numeric-entry format, STEM practices, computer science, design thinking, standards alignment, and pedagogy.
Praxis 5036 preparation should connect integrated STEM content with elementary teaching decisions: scientific questioning, engineering design, mathematical reasoning, technology use, computer science concepts, safety, equity, assessment, and inquiry-based instruction.
Use these official structure points to organize STEM for the Elementary Grades study.
ETS lists selected-response and numeric-entry items, plus other supported question types.
The exam is 90 minutes long.
The current ETS test page lists 75 questions.
STEM Pedagogy is the largest category at about 30 questions, or 40% of the exam.
The exam focuses on elementary STEM teaching as an integrated discipline. Candidates should practice how students use scientific inquiry, mathematical reasoning, technology tools, and engineering design to answer questions and develop solutions.
Computer Science for STEM is a separate domain at about 28% of the exam. Review algorithms, data, computing systems, networks, impacts of computing, problem solving, and developmentally appropriate elementary CS instruction.
The largest domain is STEM Pedagogy. Preparation should include safe learning environments, equitable participation, formative assessment, student misconceptions, collaboration, standards-based planning, inquiry, and design challenges.
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Praxis STEM for the Elementary Grades 5036 measures knowledge and competencies important for beginning elementary STEM teachers. ETS lists a 90-minute computer-delivered exam with 75 selected-response and numeric-entry questions.
The current study companion divides the exam into three categories: The Nature and Practices of the STEM Disciplines at about 24 questions, or 32%; Computer Science for STEM at about 21 questions, or 28%; and STEM Pedagogy at about 30 questions, or 40%. Preparation should emphasize integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics practices, elementary computer science concepts, design solutions, questioning, data use, safe learning environments, and pedagogy aligned to standards including ITEEA, CSTA, ISTE, and NGSS/NSTA.
ETS lists Praxis 5036 as a 90-minute exam.
The current ETS test page lists 75 selected-response and numeric-entry questions.
The exam covers the nature and practices of STEM disciplines, computer science for STEM, and STEM pedagogy for elementary classrooms.
STEM Pedagogy is the largest listed category at about 30 questions, or 40% of the exam.
The exam is for candidates preparing to teach integrated elementary STEM and typically assumes coursework or teaching experience in STEM disciplines or computer science.
Map STEM practices, computer science for STEM, and STEM pedagogy with their approximate question counts and percentages.
Include short calculations, measurement, data interpretation, graph reading, proportional reasoning, and answer-entry accuracy.
Practice questions that ask how students define problems, test prototypes, analyze data, revise solutions, and communicate evidence.
Review ITEEA, CSTA, ISTE, and NGSS-aligned expectations through elementary classroom planning and assessment scenarios.
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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