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I'm a teacher candidate at a university/college I'd like to transition to teaching I'm a current / former teacher I'm in leadership for K-12 or Higher Ed (EPP)What is the Praxis️ Test?
What is the Praxis️ Test?
Well, first of all, it’s a series of tests. There isn’t just one Praxis️ test but quite a few. The exams cover everything from content-knowledge in subjects like Art and Biology, to pedagogical knowledge (how to teach), to basic reading, writing, and math skills. The governmental education agencies of select states that use Praxis️ tests decide what tests prospective teachers need to take. Each education agency also determines the passing scores for each test. If you are curious about the Praxis️ tests your state requires and the passing scores, check out this Praxis️ states and passing scores resource.
When to Take the Praxis️ Test
You may be asking yourself why and when you have to take a Praxis️ test. Many state education agencies use Praxis️ exams to decide whether or not prospective teachers are ready to enter a teacher preparation program or step into their own classroom (after finishing a teacher preparation program).
In the states that use Praxis️, people usually have to pass a Praxis️ test to get into a teacher preparation program; then, those same people will have to pass at least 2 exams after completing the teacher preparation program to become certified teachers. There may even be a Praxis️ test you have to complete during a teacher preparation program.
This means you’ll probably need to take a Praxis️ test (most likely, the Praxis️ Core) while you are a college sophomore—when you are almost done with your basic courses and applying for admission into a teacher preparation program. However, each school is different. Then, you’ll take more Praxis️ tests (Praxis️ Subject tests) at the end of your teacher certification program—probably before you begin student teaching. Again, each school is different, but these are the most common timelines.
What to Expect on a Praxis️ Test
So, what does a Praxis️ test look like? All Praxis️ tests are computer-delivered. You’ll have to register online to take each one. It’s a really easy process, and there will be clear directions on where to go, what to bring, and what to expect. If you are ready to register to take a Praxis️ test, you can do so on the Praxis️ Registration page.
The Praxis️ tests have different kinds of questions like selected-response and constructed-response. There are many different kinds of selected-response questions, like single-select multiple-choice and multiple-select multiple-choice. There are different strategies and approaches you can use for each type of question.
Constructed-response questions are like essay or short-answer questions. You’ll need to make a plan before writing your answer. If you need a little practice with CRQs, take a look at the 240Tutoring Constructed Response Guide.
How to Prepare for the Praxis️
The most important step for you to take before taking a Praxis️ test is to adequately prepare yourself. This means finding proven, trustworthy, guaranteed preparation materials and giving yourself enough time to study. Lucky for you, 240Tutoring has proven, trustworthy, and guaranteed study guides and practice tests.
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Praxis️ Study Guides
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- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge
- Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects
- Praxis️ Core: Complete
- Middle School: English Language Arts
- Middle School: Mathematics
- Middle School: Science
- Mathematics: Content Knowledge
- Social Studies: Content Knowledge
- Social Studies: Content and Interpretation
So, if you have to take a Praxis️ test, don’t worry! Give yourself enough time to prepare and before you know it, you’ll be stepping into your own classroom.
