Praxis Testing
PRAXIS Core and PRAXIS II
Praxis I and Praxis II testing is done through the Educational Testing Service. The PRAXIS Series tests are for those seeking admission to teacher education programs and/or teacher certification/licensure.
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core)
Praxis Core is a series of three basic skills tests (reading, writing, and math) required in
some states without any exemptions. In Tennessee, students are exempt from PRAXIS
Core testing if they earned an SAT score of at least 1020, an ACT score of at least
22, or if they have earned a master's degree when they receive initial licensure.
Praxis II Subject Tests | Tennessee Test Requirements
Praxis Subject Assessments measure knowledge of specific subjects that K–12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and practice. PRAXIS Subject assessments are required in 40+ states for teacher licensing; however, requirements change frequently in Tennessee and other states. Students must meet the testing requirements at the time they are recommended for licensure by the institution where they completed the teacher preparation program.
Each Tennessee teaching license application must include passing scores on the appropriate content knowledge test(s) for the endorsement area. The examinations can be taken in any sequence in the same semester or the same year.
The student must specify during test registration(s) that official score reports must be sent from ETS to MTSU. The score report will be held in your licensure file until you are ready for licensure recommendation to the Tennessee Office of Teacher Licensing (Tennessee Department of Education).
Preparation Materials
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PRAXIS Core Academic Skills Resources
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