Alaska Highly Qualified Status

Most tests are offered in both Session 1 and Session 2. Refer to the fees page for tests that are restricted to a particular session.

In general, unless it is specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, calculators may not be used on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).

Find forms and questions and answers regarding highly qualified teacher status in Alaska.

Notes:

  • In general, test codes that begin with "5" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" are delivered on paper.
  • "CDT" refers to computer-delivered tests. "PDT" refers to paper-delivered tests.

Early Childhood and Elementary Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Elementary Developmental K–8 Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 143
or
Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 5011 0011 156

Middle School Education

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To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Middle School 6–8 Middle School: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5146 0146 140
Middle School English Language Arts 6–8 Middle School English Language Arts 5049 0049 154
Middle School Mathematics 6–8 Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.) n/a 0069 145
Middle School Science 6–8 Middle School Science n/a 0439 136
Middle School Social Studies 6–8 Middle School Social Studies 5089 0089 147

Secondary Education

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To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Art Art: Content Knowledge 5134 0134 158
Biology Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 0235 139
Chemistry Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 0245 139
Earth Science Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 0571 144
Economics Economics n/a 0911 150
English English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge 5041 0041 158
General Science General Science: Content Knowledge 5435 0435 149
Geography Geography n/a 0921 151
Government and Political Science Government/Political Science n/a 0931 149
History World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge 5941 0941 141
Mathematics Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.) 5061 0061 119
Music Music: Content Knowledge 5113 n/a 148
Physical Education Physical Education: Content Knowledge 5091 0091 152
Physical Science Physical Science: Content Knowledge n/a 0481 145
Physics Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 0265 129
Social Studies Social Studies: Content Knowledge 5081 0081 150
Speech Communication Speech Communication: Content Knowledge n/a 0221 143
Theatre Theatre n/a 0641 151

World Languages

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To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
French French: World Language 5174 n/a 162
German German: World Language 5183 n/a 163
Spanish Spanish: World Language 5195 n/a 168

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

Visit Alaska Teacher Certification for more information about teacher certification requirements in Alaska.

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