Praxis Elementary Math Specialist (5037) Study Guide 2026–2027 | Math Coach Certification Exam Prep

A complete study guide for the Praxis Elementary Education: Math Specialist (5037) test, the ETS test for elementary mathematics specialists, math coaches, and mathematics instructional leaders.

What's Inside:

• Content review organized by the two official content categories: Specialized Mathematics Knowledge for Teaching; Pedagogical Knowledge and Instructional Leadership
• 28 chapters in 3 sections: elementary mathematics taught at a specialist's depth (number, operations, fractions, equations, functions, geometry, data), evaluating explanations and representations, student reasoning and misconceptions, the eight Standards for Mathematical Practice, pedagogy and formative assessment, coaching, professional learning, families, and equity
• Coaching chapter with the coaching cycle, telling / direct guidance / invitational coaching moves, and the coach role compared with the administrator role
• Quick-reference tables and visuals, including common misconceptions, the Five Practices for discussion, learning progressions, Guskey's five levels of professional development evaluation, an area model, and fraction number lines
• 2 practice tests of 100 four-choice questions each, weighted like the real test (about 65% / 35%), built around student work, teaching scenarios, and coaching situations
• 200 questions in all, with detailed answer explanations
• Test overview (format, timing, scoring, fee), study schedules, FAQs, test-taking strategies, and a final review checklist

Format:

• Digital PDF, instant download
• 151 printable US Letter pages

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