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What’s on the Exam?
First, let’s talk about the questions on the Praxis Business Education test. There are 120 questions in total, some being selected-response and others being numeric entry.
Selected-response questions can appear in several different forms:
- Single-selection multiple-choice
- Selecting ALL correct answers from a list of choices
- Selecting the correct answer from a drop-down menu
- Clicking parts of a graphic such as a map or a chart
- Dragging and dropping answers into a targeted area on the screen
Numeric Entry
Numeric Entry questions involve entering numbers into answer boxes, rather than selecting an answer out of multiple choices.
Unscored Questions
It’s important to note that some questions on the test will not count toward your score. Why is that?
The unscored questions on the test are called “pretest” questions. These are added to the exam to determine if they’re good enough questions to add to future versions of the test.
The trick is that you won’t have any way of knowing which questions are scored and which ones are pretest. They will appear just like the scored questions throughout the test.
The time limit for the test is 2 hours. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take a 10-minute restroom break if needed!
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the Business Education test:
1. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
18 questions
- The accounting cycle
- GAAP
- Analyzing a company’s financial health via financial statements
- Savings and investment tools
- Making decisions about personal finance and successful organizational operations
- Evaluating products and services offered by financial institutions
2. COMMUNICATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
18 questions
- Foundations of communications
- Written and oral communications
- Employment communication
- Career research
3. ECONOMICS
12 questions
- Allocation of resources
- Economic systems
- Market structures
- Role of government
- Economic indicators
4. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
12 questions
- Personal characteristics of an entrepreneur
- Entrepreneurial opportunities
- Forms of ownership
- Business plans
5. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
18 questions
- Operations and concepts
- Human factor
- Technology tools
6. LAW AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
12 questions
- Foundations of international business
- International business environment
- Trade relations
- Contract law
- Consumer law
- Computer law
7. MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
18 questions
- Marketing concepts, principles, and effects
- The effects of consumer behavior, motivations, and characteristics on the marketing plan
- Segmenting a market using geographics, psychographics, and consumer behavior
- Functions of management
- Functions of a human resources department
- Management levels and roles
- Promoting the use of business ethics
8. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION
12 questions
- Professional business education organizations
- Career and technical education legislation
- School and community relationships
- Mission and objectives of the business education progoram
- Pedagogy
- Work-based learning
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 $130 testing fee.
The good news is that you might be able to get a fee waiver, if you meet ALL of these requirements:
- You are receiving financial aid
- You are an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
- You can provide a current FAFSA Student Aid Report that shows an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less
- You are required to take the test by an authorized score recipient
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Praxis Scores
The Praxis Business Education 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 score you need in order to pass varies from state to state, but most states require a minimum score of 154.
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.
Receiving Your Score
When you receive your skill report, it will tell you how many questions you missed in each section and generally whether you passed or not.
Your scores will become available on your Praxis account on the score reporting date. When you get the score back depends on the testing date.
FAQs
How many questions are on the Praxis Business Education test?
The test contains 120 questions.
What is the time limit for the Praxis Business Education test?
The test is timed at 2 hours.
What is the passing score for the Praxis Business Education test?
Each state sets its own passing score requirements.
How much does the Praxis Business Education test cost?
The testing fee is $130.