Social Studies Praxis II (Test #5081)

Overview

The Social Studies test requires the understanding and application of social studies knowledge, concepts, methodologies, and skills across the fields of United States history; world history; government/civics/political science; geography; economics; and the behavioral science fields of sociology, anthropology, and psychology. For those interested in taking the Social Studies Praxis II, it is advisable to study with the Social Studies Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

Study resources

Practice Tests: 

• https://www.240tutoring.com/ (Free practice test for 5081, free basic diagnostics [Refresh page upon results to view diagnostics without entering email]. Full resource access is paid)

• https://study.com/praxis/praxis-courses.html (Free brief test for 5081, full resource access is paid)

• https://careeremployer.com/test-prep/practice-tests/praxis-social-studies-practice-test/ (Free full-length practice test for 5081, no account required)

• https://www.mometrix.com/academy/praxis-ii/social-studies-content/ (Free test, requires free account registration for complete test. Full resource access is paid)

  Videos: 

• https://www.youtube.com/@MometrixTestPrep (Search channel for “5081”)

• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKp13uNv0Y57IWdhZSFjUq3AHChqxfi-0 (Playlist from Praxis Test Prep [Unofficial])

  Flashcards:

• https://quizlet.com/ (Search by test code “5081”. Requires free account for full resource access)