Hawaii Test Requirements

Important Information

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and see the minimum qualifying score. To learn more about a specific test, click the test title. Once you know your test(s), find out how to register for Praxis™ tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

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).

Note: test codes that begin with “5” are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with “0” are delivered on paper. All tests are paper-delivered tests unless otherwise noted.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Praxis I®

Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis I tests in either format. If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Praxis I exams (5710, 5720, 5730) at the same time, select Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test: Combined Test (5750) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5710, 5720, 5730).

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I Reading (Computer)	5710	172
	or
	Praxis I Reading (Paper)	0710	172
	and
	Praxis I Writing (Computer)	5720	171
	or
	Praxis I Writing (Paper)	0720	171
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics (Computer)	5730	173
	or
	Praxis I Mathematics (Paper)	0730	173

Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)

Beginning August 1, 2011, applicants that have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program (SATEP) will no longer be required to take a Principles of Learning and Teaching test. The Hawaii Teacher Standards board has discontinued this requirement because SATEP integrate pedagogy throughout their preparation programs both in coursework and extensive clinical experience. A recommendation for licensure from a SATEP signifies that the teacher candidate has been trained, observed and assessed using multiple measures to determine pedagogical competence.

Applicants that have not completed a SATEP program must continue to take the PLT level that is required for the teaching field of their teacher education program. However, applicants in K–12 teaching fields(s) are to select only one program level. Middle school applicants are required to complete the 5–9 PLT component.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas for applicants that have not completed a SATEP program (choose one)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Paper)	0621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Paper)	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Paper)	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Computer) (available beginning July 2012)	5624	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Paper)	0624	157

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education PK–3	Education of Young Children (Computer)	5021	160
	or
	Education of Young Children (Paper)	0021	160

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0014	153
	or
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Calculator allowed.)	5014	153

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Level English Language Arts 5–9	Middle School English Language Arts (Computer)	5049	160
	or
	Middle School English Language Arts (Paper)	0049	160
Middle Level Mathematics 5–9	Middle School Mathematics (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0069	143
Middle Level Science 5–9	Middle School Science	0439	148
Middle Level Social Studies 5–9	Middle School Social Studies (Computer)	5089	152
	or
	Middle School Social Studies (Paper)	0089	152

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012)	5041	164
	or
	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0041	164
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Graphing calculator required.) (available beginning June 2012)	5061	136
	or
	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Graphing calculator required.)	0061	136
Science	Select one Content Knowledge test from one of the five science subject areas listed below (Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science or Physics).
	Biology: Content Knowledge	0235	151
	or
	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	0245	154
	or
	General Science: Content Knowledge	0435	152
	or
	Physical Science: Content Knowledge	0481	149
	or
	Physics: Content Knowledge	0265	153
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012)	5081	154
	or
	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0081	154

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	0134	158
Health	Health Education (Computer) (available beginning June 2012)	5550	560
	or
	Health Education (Paper)	0550	560
Music	Music: Content Knowledge (Contains listening section.)	0113	139
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning August 2012)	5091	155
	or
	Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0091	155

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
French	French: World Language	5174	162
German	German: World Language	5183	163
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	168
Teaching English as a Second Language	English to Speakers of Other Languages	0361	140

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Special Education	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Computer)	5354	151
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (Paper)	0354	151
Special Education Mild/Moderate (K–12, PK–3, K–6, 5–9, 7–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Computer)	5543	158
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (Paper)	0543	158
Special Education Severe/Profound (K–12, PK–3, K–6, 5–9, 7–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications (Computer)	5545	158
	or
	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications (Paper)	0545	158

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
CTE — Arts and Communication	NONE	N/A	N/A
CTE — Business	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	0101	154
CTE — Natural Resources	NONE	N/A	N/A
CTE — Public and Human Services	Family and Consumer Sciences	0121	153
CTE — Industrial and Engineering Technology	Technology Education	0051	159

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
School Counselor	School Guidance and Counseling (Contains listening section.)	0420	580
School Librarian	Library Media Specialist	0311	148
Reading	Teaching Reading (Computer)	5204	159
	or
	Teaching Reading (Paper)	0204	159
Reading Specialist K–12	Reading Specialist This certification is only for those who have completed a Reading Specialist program.	0300	540

This page is a supplement to The Praxis Series™ Information Bulletin.