Praxis 5412 (Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision) and SLLA 6990 (School Leaders Licensure Assessment) assess the same Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL). The content domains and leadership standards are aligned across both exams.

The key difference is format. The SLLA 6990 includes a constructed-response (written) component in addition to selected-response questions, while the Praxis 5412 is entirely selected-response (multiple-choice).

You only need one study guide based on the specific exam required by your state. You can check your state’s testing requirement on the ETS website or through your state department of education.

The SLLA 6990 is a Praxis exam designed for aspiring school principals and educational leaders seeking licensure. It measures whether entry-level school leaders demonstrate the professional knowledge and skills required for competent leadership practice.

The test is computer-delivered and lasts 4 hours, divided into two separately timed sections:

• Section I: 120 selected-response (multiple-choice) questions (165 minutes)
• Section II: 4 constructed-response questions (75 minutes), based on realistic leadership scenarios and sets of school-related documents

The SLLA 6990 is aligned to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and covers seven major content categories:

• Strategic Leadership (20 questions, 13%)
• Instructional Leadership (27 questions, 17%)
• Climate and Cultural Leadership (22 questions, 13%)
• Ethical Leadership (19 questions, 12%)
• Organizational Leadership (16 questions, 10%)
• Community Engagement Leadership (16 questions, 10%)
• Analysis Constructed Response (CR) (4 questions, 25%)

The constructed-response section requires you to analyze school-based scenarios, interpret data, review documents, and write clear, evidence-based leadership decisions.

Most states require a scaled score between 150 and 160, but requirements differ depending on your state’s certification standards. Praxis scores are reported as scaled scores. A scaled score adjusts for slight differences in difficulty between test versions, ensuring fairness across administrations. Because of this scaling process, the number of questions you answer correctly does not directly equal your final reported score.

Always check your state’s Department of Education website to confirm the exact passing score you need. You can access information on passing scores by state on the ETS website.