CLEP History and Social Sciences Courses

Understand the Praxis 5652 structure, timing, selected-response format, and major computer science areas

Apply decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, modeling, algorithm design, and computational thinking

Trace and analyze variables, expressions, conditionals, loops, functions, parameters, scope, recursion, and objects

Compare searching, sorting, traversal, iterative, recursive, and efficiency-related algorithmic approaches

Select and manipulate arrays, lists, strings, records, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, sets, and maps

Interpret binary data, Boolean logic, digital media, compression, databases, queries, and data visualizations

Explain hardware, software, operating systems, memory, storage, processors, and distributed computing

Analyze networks, internet protocols, routing, reliability, cybersecurity threats, and data-protection controls

Evaluate privacy, intellectual property, accessibility, equity, algorithmic bias, and societal computing impacts

Use code tracing, debugging, instructional analysis, pacing, elimination, and error-checking strategies

Understand the Praxis 5403 structure, timing, question formats, and 10 professional practice domains

Apply assessment, measurement, progress-monitoring, problem-solving, and data-based decision-making principles

Use consultation, collaboration, communication, conflict-resolution, and implementation-support strategies

Select evidence-based academic interventions and instructional supports using student-performance data

Apply mental-health, behavioral, social-emotional, counseling, and positive behavior-support principles

Evaluate schoolwide learning systems, multi-tiered supports, implementation fidelity, and program outcomes

Recognize appropriate prevention, crisis-response, safety, resilience, and supportive-school practices

Strengthen family–school partnerships through culturally responsive communication and shared decision-making

Apply equitable assessment and intervention practices for culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse students

Interpret research while applying legal, ethical, professional, pacing, and scenario-analysis principles

Understand the Praxis 5236 structure, timing, question formats, official domains, and teaching-scenario emphasis

Apply scientific inquiry, experimental design, engineering practices, measurement, evidence, and laboratory-safety principles

Explain cell structure, organelle functions, membranes, transport, enzymes, homeostasis, and cellular communication

Analyze photosynthesis, cellular respiration, energy transfer, the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, and differentiation

Apply Mendelian genetics, inheritance patterns, probability, pedigrees, molecular genetics, and biotechnology

Explain evolution through natural selection, mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, adaptation, and speciation

Compare biological diversity, classification, microorganisms, plants, animals, anatomy, physiology, and homeostasis

Analyze populations, communities, ecosystems, energy flow, nutrient cycles, biodiversity, and environmental change

Interpret laboratory investigations, teaching scenarios, biological models, tables, graphs, diagrams, and experimental data

Use pacing, elimination, quantitative reasoning, evidence evaluation, and error-checking strategies during the examination

Understand the Praxis 5625 structure, timing, selected-response format, and major content areas

Apply physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and moral development principles across PreK–12

Connect learning theories, educational psychology, memory, cognition, and motivation with classroom practice

Create aligned learning objectives, instructional activities, resources, and developmentally appropriate lessons

Select and interpret diagnostic, formative, interim, summative, and performance-based assessments

Differentiate instruction for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, advanced learners, and diverse needs

Establish safe, respectful, inclusive, and productive classroom environments using preventive management strategies

Use effective questioning, communication, feedback, scaffolding, collaboration, and student-engagement techniques

Apply ethical standards, confidentiality, family communication, reflection, collaboration, and professional responsibilities

Analyze classroom scenarios using evidence, developmental appropriateness, professional judgment, pacing, and elimination

Understand the Praxis 5857 structure, timing, question format, and health-to-physical-education content split

Apply personal, community, environmental, mental, emotional, social, and consumer-health concepts

Evaluate nutrition, disease prevention, substance-use prevention, healthy relationships, and wellness strategies

Explain anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and the body’s responses to physical activity

Recognize motor-development patterns and apply principles of motor learning, feedback, and skill progression

Apply health-related fitness, skill-related fitness, exercise training, and program-design principles

Analyze movement skills, games, sports, dance, rhythm, gymnastics, aquatics, and lifetime activities

Plan safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate health and physical education learning experiences

Use assessment tools, performance data, professional responsibilities, and safety procedures appropriately

Apply pacing, elimination, scenario analysis, and error-checking strategies during the examination

Understand the Praxis 5589 structure, timing, question formats, and major content areas

Review major events, individuals, movements, and themes throughout United States history

Compare important civilizations, developments, revolutions, conflicts, and global changes in world history

Apply constitutional principles, government structures, civic responsibilities, and political concepts

Interpret physical and human geography using maps, spatial patterns, population data, and environmental information

Apply economic concepts involving scarcity, markets, trade, supply and demand, inflation, and government policy

Connect historical, political, geographic, cultural, and economic developments across disciplines

Analyze written passages, primary sources, maps, charts, graphs, tables, cartoons, diagrams, and photographs

Distinguish factual-recall questions from questions requiring comparison, interpretation, and higher-order reasoning

Use pacing, elimination, source analysis, evidence, and error-checking strategies during the examination

Understand the Praxis 5018 examination structure, timing, question formats, and four major content areas

Apply foundational reading, vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, writing, and language concepts

Analyze literary and informational passages using main ideas, evidence, structure, tone, and author purpose

Solve problems involving numbers, operations, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, algebra, and patterns

Interpret geometric figures, measurements, graphs, tables, statistics, probability, and mathematical representations

Review United States history, world history, government, civics, geography, economics, and social sciences

Apply core concepts from life science, physical science, Earth science, and space science

Interpret maps, timelines, experiments, charts, models, passages, and quantitative data accurately

Complete selected-response and numeric-entry questions while using the provided scientific calculator effectively

Use pacing, elimination, estimation, error-checking, and evidence-based strategies throughout the examination

Understand the structure, timing, question formats, testing resources, and four subtests of the Praxis 7811 examination.

Apply specialized content knowledge for teaching when evaluating student work, misconceptions, examples, representations, and instructional resources.

Strengthen reading and language arts knowledge involving foundational reading, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and assessment.

Analyze literary and informational texts, student reading responses, writing samples, and evidence-based literacy instruction.

Apply elementary mathematics concepts involving numbers, operations, fractions, algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement, data, and probability.

Interpret student mathematical strategies, identify error patterns, compare representations, and select appropriate teaching examples.

Explain elementary science concepts involving physical science, life science, Earth and space science, inquiry, engineering, and data analysis.

Apply social studies knowledge involving history, government, civics, geography, economics, historical documents, and source interpretation.

Analyze selected-response, numeric-entry, audio, graph, table, passage, model, and classroom-scenario questions accurately.

Use effective pacing, calculator, elimination, evidence-based reasoning, and time-management strategies across all four subtests.

Understand the structure, timing, question formats, testing resources, and content areas of the Praxis 5436 examination.

Apply scientific inquiry, experimental design, engineering-design, measurement, and laboratory-safety principles.

Explain physical science concepts involving matter, chemical reactions, forces, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, sound, and waves.

Analyze life science concepts involving cells, genetics, reproduction, evolution, organisms, homeostasis, ecosystems, and energy flow.

Explain Earth science concepts involving rocks, plate tectonics, geological history, water systems, weather, climate, natural resources, and hazards.

Interpret space science concepts involving the solar system, planetary motion, gravity, seasons, lunar phases, stars, galaxies, and the universe.

Analyze scientific graphs, tables, diagrams, models, investigations, data sets, and evidence-based conclusions.

Select safe laboratory procedures, appropriate measuring instruments, experimental controls, and reliable data-collection methods.

Apply scientific knowledge to classroom scenarios, student misconceptions, instructional decisions, and engineering problems.

Use effective question-analysis, pacing, elimination, evidence-based reasoning, and time-management strategies.