The Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 5624 is a teacher certification exam designed for educators seeking licensure to teach grades 7–12. It measures your understanding of educational psychology, instructional strategies, assessment practices, and professional responsibilities specific to secondary education.

The exam is computer-delivered, lasts 120 minutes, and includes:

• 70 selected-response (multiple-choice) questions
• 4 constructed-response questions based on two classroom case histories

The test is designed to assess both foundational knowledge and the ability to apply instructional decision-making skills in realistic classroom scenarios.

The PLT 5624 exam is divided into five major content categories:

• Students as Learners (22.5%) – 21 questions
  Focuses on adolescent development, learning theory, motivation, and student diversity.
• Instructional Process (22.5%) – 21 questions
  Covers lesson planning, instructional strategies, differentiation, classroom management, and student engagement.
• Assessment (15%) – 14 questions
  Addresses formative and summative assessment, data interpretation, feedback, and grading practices.
• Professional Development, Leadership, and Community (15%) – 14 questions
  Includes ethics, collaboration with families, professional growth, and teacher leadership.

Analysis of Instructional Scenarios (25%) – 4 constructed responsesWritten responses analyzing case studies involving learners, instruction, assessment, and professional practice.

At this time, we do not offer a dedicated study guide for PLT 5625. However, we do offer comprehensive study guides for the other PLT exams.

If you are preparing for 5625, we recommend purchasing the PLT 5622 study guide. As a bonus, we will also provide you with the PLT 5624 study guide at no additional cost. This ensures you review pedagogy across both elementary and secondary grade levels.

The core instructional concepts tested on the PLTs are very similar. The main difference between the books is the grade-level focus of examples and the practice tests. You do not need to read both books in full. Study one thoroughly, then complete the practice tests in both for additional preparation.

You can purchase the PLT 5622 here:

• Digital Study Guide
• Online Course + Digital Study Guide

After purchasing, email us and we will send you the PLT 5624 resources.

The Praxis PLT 5624 (Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12) is is considered moderately challenging because it tests applied instructional knowledge rather than simple recall of educational terms.

Many candidates find it challenging because:

• Questions require applying learning theory to real high school classroom scenarios.
• The constructed-response section requires clear, well-organized written explanations based on case studies.
• It assesses understanding of adolescent development across the Grades 7–12 span.
• You must justify instructional strategies, assessment decisions, and classroom management approaches using sound pedagogical reasoning.

Candidates who can analyze classroom situations, connect theory to instructional practice, and clearly articulate their reasoning typically perform well. Focused preparation and practice with case-study style questions significantly increase success.