Praxis 5355 Special Education: law, characteristics, and inclusive practice
About 2 hours, About 2 hours · selected-response
This guide supports Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) on Praxis. Praxis 5355 covers foundational special education knowledge for teachers working with students with disabilities.
Official Praxis information: ETS (Praxis). Your state sets required test codes and passing scores. Poker Exams 5355 Special Education Foundational Knowledge Exams practice is independent of ETS.
How this Praxis title fits licensure
Praxis is a family of tests. Register for the exact four-digit code your state or program lists. Passing one title does not replace another.
- Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts, Timed per test code
- Elementary Education: Mathematics, Timed per test code
- Elementary Education: Social Studies, Timed per test code
- Elementary Education: Science, Timed per test code
- Core Academic Skills for Educators, Reading, writing, and math are separate
- Other titles on this page, Each code has its own clock
What this exam emphasizes
Use the official ETS outline for your test code alongside 5355 Special Education Foundational Knowledge Exams practice quizzes.
High-yield prep topics
SPED essentials
- IEP vs. 504 plan purposes
- Least restrictive environment principles
- Role of related service providers
What to expect on test day
Praxis exams are delivered at ETS test centers or at home where offered for your title.
- Bring acceptable ID listed in your appointment email.
- Arrive early for check-in and biometric procedures at test centers.
- Know whether your title allows breaks, scratch paper, or an on-screen calculator.
- Unofficial scores may appear on screen at the end; official reports follow ETS timelines.
Study strategies
- Start with the ETS Study Companion PDF for your exact code.
- Alternate content review and timed practice so pacing matches test day.
- Track misses by competency listed in the official outline.
- Confirm state passing scores before you schedule a retake.
Common prep mistakes
- Studying for a similarly named but different Praxis code.
- Ignoring constructed-response sections when your title includes them.
- Cramming only flashcards without scenario-based practice.
- Missing application deadlines while waiting on score reports.
Four-week Praxis study outline
Week 1: Official outline review and diagnostic 5355 Special Education Foundational Knowledge Exams quiz.
Week 2: Deep study on weakest competency areas.
Week 3: Mixed timed sets and error log review.
Week 4: Full-length timed practice for Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) using the 1 5355 Special Education Foundational Knowledge Exams quiz on this page (118 practice questions) ; review every missed rationale the same day.
Praxis: Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) practice
1 quiz for the 5355 Special Education Foundational Knowledge Exams subject on this course (118 questions). Use them to rehearse Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) content before you sit the official exam, not as a substitute for ATI registration or policies.
Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355): frequently asked questions
- Is 5355 enough for a special education license?
- States often require additional Praxis or state tests. Check your full checklist.
- Is Poker Exams the official Praxis exam?
- No. Poker Exams offers independent practice. Registration and official scores are through ETS.