5733 · Syllabus & Exam Outline 2026
Praxis (5733): Core Mathematics
In short
The Praxis (5733) Core Academic Skills: Mathematics exam has 56 questions in 90 minutes, with passing scores that vary by state (typically 150). It covers number and quantity; data interpretation, statistics, and probability; and algebra and geometry. An on-screen four-function calculator is provided. Free practice questions and a full study plan are below.
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- Questions
- 56
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- Varies by state (typically 150)
- Cost
- $90
- Format
- Selected-response questions—select one answer choice · Selected-response questions—select one or more answer choices · Numeric-entry questions
- Delivery
- Computer-delivered
- Calculator
- An on-screen four-function calculator is provided.
- Prep time
- ~50 hours
Exam overview
The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (5733) exam is designed to measure the mathematical skills and knowledge essential for prospective educators. Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, the exam ensures candidates possess the necessary college and career readiness needed to succeed in a teacher training program or directly in the classroom. The syllabus is structured around three major content areas: Number and Quantity; Data Interpretation and Representation, Statistics, and Probability; and Algebra and Geometry. Questions emphasize key quantitative concepts, reasoning skills, and problem-solving, often requiring test-takers to combine multiple foundational skills to arrive at a solution. Understanding how to interpret numbers in real-world contexts and reading visual data are significant components of this assessment. Only Ever maps every domain of the Praxis 5733 to focused, 15-minute study topics, making it easy to master algebraic formulas and statistical concepts efficiently without getting overwhelmed. By structuring your study time, you can confidently prepare for the exam step-by-step.
Exam domains & weighting
Each domain's share of the exam — study deepest where the weight is highest. Open one for how to study it and its objectives.
How to study this domain
Focus on building a strong foundation in basic arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, and ratios without over-relying on a calculator. Practice unit conversions and identifying prime/composite numbers. Make sure you are comfortable setting up proportional relationships from word problems.
Key objectives
- Integers, Decimals, and Fractions
- Ratios and Proportions
- Percentages and Percent Change
- Constant Rates and Rates of Change
- Place Value, Naming, and Ordering Numbers
- Properties of Whole Numbers: Factors and Multiples
- Prime Numbers and Divisibility Rules
- Identifying Arithmetic Counterexamples
- Real-Life Word Problems and Rounding
- Units of Measurement and Conversions
- Applying Basic Number Properties
- Exponents and Roots Approximations
Readiness self-check
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Quick reference
On-Screen Formulas
Formulas provided or typically required to recall during the exam.
Area of a Circle
A = πr²
Circumference of a Circle
C = 2πr
Area of a Rectangle
A = lw
Area of a Triangle
A = bh / 2
Where b is base and h is corresponding height
Volume of a Rectangular Box
V = lwh
Where l is length, w is width, and h is height
Common Notations
Recognized geometric symbols on the Praxis 5733.
⊥
Perpendicular symbol
∟
Right angle symbol
∥
Parallel lines symbol
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
- The exam is computer-delivered and figures are drawn to scale unless otherwise stated.
- Lines shown as straight are assumed to be straight, and all numbers used are real numbers.
- A four-function on-screen calculator is built into the testing interface.
- The test includes both scored questions and unscored pretest questions, which are indistinguishable from one another.
- Numeric-entry questions require candidates to type an integer or decimal into a single box, or a fraction across two separate boxes (numerator and denominator).
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