It’s important for students to learn about not only reading, writing and arithmetic, but also the world around them. In order to succeed as adults, it’s imperative that students have a basic knowledge of the various elements of social studies, such as history, economics and the purpose of the government.
The Praxis PA Grades 4-8 Subject Concentration: Social Studies test ensures that Pennsylvania middle school teachers who specialize in this subject meet the standards and have the ability to effectively teach students at these grade levels.
This 90-minute Praxis PA Grades 4-8 Subject Concentration: Social Studies exam tests your knowledge of five key areas. You’ll be tasked with answering 90 questions about the following subjects: United States history, world history, government/political science, economics and geography. The United States history and geography portions are extremely comprehensive, covering more than 20 subject areas.
Because there is a breadth of material that a social studies teacher must know, it’s important to understand what types of material will be on the test. The Praxis PA Grades 4-8 Subject Concentration: Social Studies (5157) practice test can help.
You’ll be able to get a better grasp of the type of concepts you can expect, which means you’ll do better overall. The Mometrix Test Prep team also has study guides to help reinforce your knowledge and keep you on the right track for test day. We’re here to help you succeed!