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The wait is over. The 2nd Edition of our Praxis 5205 Study Guide is officially out, and it's packed with new tools to help you walk into test day ready.
What's New in the 2nd Edition
We listened to what teacher candidates told us they needed most, and we built it in.
- More CR practice. We've added 9 new Constructed Response and Extended Response items throughout the guide, along with additional questions to sharpen your understanding of key reading concepts, all designed to mirror what you'll actually see on the exam.
- QR codes linking to video lessons. Scan a code in the book and you're instantly redirected to a video lesson that walks through the content, perfect for when reading alone isn't quite enough and you want to hear a concept explained out loud.
- New questions on the practice tests. We've added new questions across the practice tests so you get even more reps before test day. These questions are designed to reinforce the same key reading concepts you'll be tested on, giving you extra opportunities to check your understanding, spot weak areas, and build the confidence that comes from repeated, realistic practice.
Why This Edition Is Worth the Upgrade
The Praxis 5205 tests your ability to apply reading instruction knowledge to real classroom scenarios, which means practice with constructed and extended response questions matters just as much as content review. This edition gives you both: deeper CR/ER practice and video lessons you can access on demand, right from the pages of your book.
Launch Sale Details
- Sale price: $19.99 (Amazon only)
- Regular price: ~$36.99
- Sale ends: September 7, midnight
Studying Digitally? There's a Deal for You Too
Prefer the digital copy? We're offering 20% off the digital study guide of the Praxis Teaching Reading 5205 Second Edition. Just use offer code READ20 at checkout.
Grab Your Copy While the Sale Lasts
The 2nd Edition is available now for $19.99 on Amazon, for a limited time only. The price returns to approximately $36.99 after midnight on Sunday, September 7.
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