Praxis Physics CK (Praxis Physics: Content Knowledge (5265)) — Free Online Mock Test
Praxis · ~125 selected-response in 2.5h. Mechanics, electricity & magnetism, waves & optics, thermodynamics, modern physics & lab methods. · Official language: English.
Praxis Physics CK exam at a glance
Praxis Physics CK key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | ETS (Educational Testing Service) — The Praxis Tests |
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| Official website | ets.org/praxis ↗ |
| Mode | Praxis Physics: Content Knowledge, test code 5266 (the revised version of the former 5265, which is still accepted) — a subject-area licensure exam for prospective secondary physics teachers. It is a computer-delivered selected-response test. |
| Frequency | Offered by appointment during testing windows at Praxis test centres and online. |
| Scoring & marking | It has about 125 selected-response questions in 150 minutes, with a table of physical constants and SI unit conversions provided (and additional constants supplied within questions as needed). Content covers the nature and impact of science and engineering, principles and models of matter and energy, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and waves. Each state sets its own passing score. |
| Score validity | Praxis scores are typically reportable for about 10 years; states set their own recency rules. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for Praxis Physics CK?
Taken by prospective secondary physics teachers for state licensure; requirements are set by each state.
Last verified July 2026 against ETS — Praxis Physics: Content Knowledge (5266). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Praxis Physics CK section breakdown
The Praxis Physics CK mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Praxis Physics CK (60 Q)
Praxis Physics CK scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Praxis Physics CK has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Praxis Physics CK (pass 700/1000).
How Praxis Physics CK is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Praxis Physics CK time strategy
With 60 questions in 150 minutes, you have about 150 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Praxis Physics CK (60 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Praxis Physics CK topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Praxis Physics CK, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Praxis Physics CK (60 Q)
- Physics — Mechanics · 16
- Physics — Energy · 10
- Physics — Circular Motion · 10
- Physics — Electricity · 10
- Physics — Waves · 10
- Physics — Electromagnetism · 2
- Physics — Atomic Physics · 1
- Physics — Nuclear Physics · 1
Praxis Physics CK difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
Praxis · ~125 selected-response in 2.5h. Mechanics, electricity & magnetism, waves & optics, thermodynamics, modern physics & lab methods. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what Praxis Physics CK really tests
Praxis Physics: Content Knowledge (5266, the revised form of 5265) is the secondary-physics licensure content exam — about 125 selected-response questions in 150 minutes, with a physical-constants reference provided. It covers matter and energy, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and waves. States set their own passing scores.
Preparation tips
- Master mechanics and electricity/magnetism — the largest areas.
- Practise problem-solving with the provided constants.
- Confirm you register for the current code (5266); 5265 is still accepted.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on memorised formulas without conceptual understanding.
- Not learning your specific state’s passing score.
Praxis Physics CK study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Kinematics, forces and energy
- Matter and energy models
- Selected-response practice
- Electricity and magnetism
- Waves and optics
- Practice with the provided constants
- Full ~125-question timed practice
- Review weak content areas
- Meet your state’s passing score
Where Praxis Physics CK can take you
A strong Praxis Physics CK result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Secondary physics licensure
- Subject mastery
- State-set cut score
- Reference tools
Best books & official prep for Praxis Physics CK
- Praxis Physics 5266 Study Companion — ETS
- College physics review guides — Various
Official practice: Use the free ETS Study Companion for 5266 and review mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and waves; practise with the provided constants.
Previous-year papers: ETS provides official practice questions; there are no released full past papers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Praxis Physics CK exam pattern?
- Praxis Physics: Content Knowledge (5265) contains 60 questions across 1 section: Praxis Physics CK (60 Q). Total duration is 150 minutes (about 150 seconds per question).
- Does Praxis Physics CK have negative marking?
- No — Praxis Physics CK has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Praxis Physics CK scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. Praxis Physics CK (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise Praxis Physics CK online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length Praxis Physics CK mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Praxis Physics CK?
- Praxis Physics CK is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. Praxis · ~125 selected-response in 2.5h. Mechanics, electricity & magnetism, waves & optics, thermodynamics, modern physics & lab methods. · Official language: English.
- How long is the Praxis Physics CK exam?
- Praxis Physics CK runs for 150 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Praxis Physics CK?
- Praxis Physics CK is split into: Praxis Physics CK (60 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Praxis · ~125 selected-response in 2.5h. Mechanics, electricity & magnetism, waves & optics, thermodynamics, modern physics & lab methods. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Praxis Physics CK?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the Praxis Physics CK test adaptive?
- No — Praxis Physics CK is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Praxis Physics CK mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Praxis Physics CK variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 3000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Praxis Physics CK test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Praxis Physics CK test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Praxis Physics CK previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Praxis Physics CK mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 60-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Praxis Physics CK mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Praxis Physics CK mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Praxis Physics CK mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Praxis Physics CK mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Praxis Physics CK syllabus?
- The Praxis Physics CK syllabus maps to its 1 section: Praxis Physics CK (60 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Praxis Physics CK?
- Eligibility for Praxis Physics CK — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Praxis Physics CK practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Praxis Physics CK exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Praxis Physics CK exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free Praxis Physics CK mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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