Praxis Basics
Study Smart
Test Day Tips
Test-Taking Strategy
100

This is the required minimum passing score for ASHA certification on the Praxis (as of the latest update).

What is 162?

100

This many minutes per day of studying can add up to 18 hours over three months.

What is 15 minutes?

100

This common clothing item is recommended due to cold testing rooms.

What is a long-sleeved T-shirt?

100

You should always do this on questions you’re unsure about.

What is guess (never leave it blank)?

200

This format is the only way the Praxis exam can now be taken.

What is computer-based?

200

Name one of the most effective multimodal study strategies.

What is reading aloud, writing, using flash cards, or discussing with others?

200

This time-saving pre-test tip involves a basic physiological need.

What is go to the bathroom before the exam?

200

This feature allows you to return to questions you’re unsure about.

What is the "Mark" function?

300

This is the most recommended time frame to take the Praxis according to ASHA.

What is after completing graduate coursework and clinical practicum (or during the clinical fellowship year)?

300

This type of group is ideal to form for studying one to two times per week.

What is a study group?

300

If you take a bathroom break, this must happen upon return.

What is sign back in, be wanded by the proctor, and empty your pockets?

300

When a question seems deceptively easy, you should still do this.

What is read all answer choices?

400

This is what happens if you pass the Praxis more than five years before applying for certification.

What is your scores will not be accepted for ASHA certification?

400

This is one reason why "cramming" is discouraged the night before the exam.

What is because Praxis questions require higher-level thinking, not just memorization?

400

You must surrender this item to the proctor after the test.

What is your scratch paper?

400

For long clinical case questions, it helps to use this item to organize your thoughts.

What is scratch paper?

500

This is the number of answer choices most current Praxis questions provide.

What is four (A–D)?

500

This simple study tool can be carried anywhere and reviewed in short bursts of time.

What are flashcards?

500

Wearing this normal item is prohibited during the test.

What is any kind of watch?

500

Many students regret changing answers for this reason.

What is their first guess was correct?