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What’s on the Exam?
First, let’s talk about the questions on the Praxis Spanish: World Language test. There are 81 questions in total, some being selected-response and others being constructed-response.
75 questions
Selected-response questions require you to select the correct answer from a list of options. Multiple-choice questions are the most common example, but you may also see true-or-false questions and “matching” questions, which ask you to match terms or concepts with their definitions.
Constructed-Response (CR)
6 questions
The constructed-response questions require you to write your answer or speak your answer aloud instead of selecting from a list of choices. Your response to these questions is generally expected to be a specific number of words, and you’ll be told what that number is before each question.
The time limit for the test is 3 hours. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed!
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the test, two of which don’t count toward your final score:
INTERPRETIVE LISTENING (not scored)
6 questions (SR) | 10 minutes
Though there’s a time limit of 10 minutes to answer these questions, it doesn’t count as part of the 3-hour exam time limit.
1. LISTENING WITH CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
36 questions (SR) | 50 minutes
It’s important to note that once the 20 seconds runs out, you’ll be automatically moved to the next question and won’t be able to go back.
2. READING WITH CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
39 questions (SR) | 50 minutes
Additionally, you’ll see things like paintings or photographs and have to answer a cultural knowledge question for each thing you’re shown.
WRITING PRACTICE (optional, not scored)
1 question (CR) | 5 minutes
Just like the first unscored section, the time limit here doesn’t count toward the actual exam time limit.
3. WRITING
3 questions (CR) | 50 minutes
- The first task requires you to write a 60-word response to a letter, memo, or email.
- The second task requires you to write a 120-word essay in response to a given prompt/question.
- The third task requires you to write a 120-word response to a given passage.
4. SPEAKING
3 questions (SR) | 15 minutes
- The first task gives you three minutes to read a passage you read previously within the exam and another two minutes to record your response in spoken Spanish.
- The second task gives you a specific topic, and you’ll have two minutes to record your opinion/response in spoken Spanish.
- The third task gives you an outline of a conversation in Spanish. You will hear one line of the conversation then record yourself saying the next line (5 lines total).
How to Register
To register for the test, you’ll need to create an account on the ETS website. Once your account has been created, you can submit your application to take the test.
When you submit your registration, you will need to pay the $170 testing fee.
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Praxis Scores
The Praxis Spanish: World Language test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. This scaled score will range somewhere between 100 and 200. The passing score varies from state to state, but most states require a passing score of at least 168.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the Praxis Spanish: World Language exam?
There are 81 questions on the exam.
What is the time limit for the Praxis Spanish: World Language exam?
The exam is timed at 3 hours.
What is the passing score for the Praxis Spanish: World Language exam?
The passing score varies from state to state.
How much does the Praxis Spanish: World Language exam cost?
The testing fee is $170.