About the Praxis Tests

Three types of Praxis tests: one bright future.

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Learning about Praxis

No matter where you are on your teaching journey, Praxis is your doorway into the classroom. Whether you are starting a teacher preparation program or you are ready to get certified, Praxis tests can help you become a highly qualified educator.

The facts:

  • There are three Core tests: Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. Take them separately or combined in one.   



Why take Praxis Core?

  • Colleges and universities use the Prax is Core tests to evaluate candidates seeking to enter teacher preparation programs.
  • Many states also require Praxis Core scores as part of their teacher licensing processes.



How are they given?


Which test is for me?

  • Your state or licensing agency’s requirements determine which test(s) you’ll need to take. Each state or agency sets its own test requirements and passing scores.

Review your state requirements


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About The Test

The purpose of the test is to assess whether the entry-level elementary teacher has the content knowledge that is important, necessary, and needed at time of entry to the profession to teach reading, mathematics, social studies, and science at the elementary level. The test is designed to support a generalist elementary school license.


How is it given?


Which test is for me?

  • Your state or licensing agency’s requirements determine which test(s) you’ll need to take. Each state or agency sets its own test requirements and passing scores.

Review your state requirements


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The facts:

  • The CKT assessment is composed of four subtests: 1) Reading and Language Arts, 2) Mathematics, 3) Science, and 4) Social Studies.


Why take the test?

  • Teacher candidates seeking a generalist elementary school license take the CKT assessment. The test allows you to demonstrate that you have the full range of content knowledge - including an understanding of the subject and the knowledge used to teach it - needed for the teacher profession. 
  • The subtests measure subject content knowledge as well as specialized content knowledge you will need to teach the student curriculum.


How is the test given?


Which test is for me?

  • Your state or licensing agency’s requirements determine whether you need to take the CKT assessment. Each state or agency sets its own test requirements and passing scores.
  • Review your state requirements.

The facts:

  • Over 120 different tests, ranging from Agriculture to World Languages, measure your subject knowledge as well as your general and subject-specific teaching skills.


Why take Praxis Subject Tests?

  • Individuals entering the teaching profession take Praxis Subject Tests as part of a state or professional association/organization's teacher licensure and certification processes.


How are they given?

  • With the exception of the Braille Proficiency test, you take a computer-based Praxis Subject Test in a test center or - for many tests - at home.


Which test is for me?

  • Your state or licensing agency’s requirements determine which test(s) you’ll need to take. Each state or agency sets its own test requirements and passing scores.
  • Review your state requirements.

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