Hawaii Test Requirements

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).

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.

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	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I Reading	5710	0710	172
	and
	Praxis I Writing	5720	0720	171
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics	5730	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	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas for applicants that have not completed a SATEP program (choose one)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education PK–3	Education of Young Children	5021	0021	160

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) Accepted through 6/30/2014.	5014	0014	153
	or
	Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (Calculator allowed.)	5013	n/a	*
	Reading and Language Arts Subtest	5032	n/a	165
	Mathematics Subtest(Calculator allowed.)	5033	n/a	164
	Social Studies Subtest	5034	n/a	155
	Science Subtest(Calculator allowed.)	5035	n/a	159
	* To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. You must take the full test on your initial attempt. If after your first attempt you did not pass one of the individual subtests, you may take just that subtest again for a reduced fee.

Middle School Education

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

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge	5041	0041	164
Economics	Economics	n/a	0911	150
Environmental Science	Environmental Education	n/a	0831	156
Government/Political Science	Government/Political Science	n/a	0931	149
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge(Graphing calculator required.)	5061	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	5235	0235	151
	or
	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	0245	154
	or
	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	0435	152
	or
	Physical Science: Content Knowledge	n/a	0481	149
	or
	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	0265	153
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	0081	154

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	5134	0134	158
Health	Health Education	5550	0550	560
Music	Music: Content Knowledge	5113	n/a	139
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	0091	155

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Chinese	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	n/a	164
French	French: World Language	5174	n/a	162
German	German: World Language	5183	n/a	163
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	168
Teaching English as a Second Language	English to Speakers of Other Languages	n/a	0361	140

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Special Education	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
Special Education Blind/Visually Impaired (all levels)	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	n/a	0282	163
Special Education Deaf/Hard of Hearing (all levels)	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	n/a	0272	160
Special Education Mild/Moderate (K–12, PK–3, K–6, 5–9, 7–12)	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	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	5545	0545	158

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
CTE — Arts and Communication	No Praxis test required.
CTE — Business	Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	154
CTE — Industrial and Engineering Technology	Technology Education	n/a	0051	159
CTE — Natural Resources	No Praxis test required.
CTE — Public and Human Services	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	153

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Reading	Teaching Reading	5204	0204	159
Reading Specialist K–12	Reading SpecialistThis certification is only for those who have completed a Reading Specialist program.	5301	n/a	164
School Counselor	Professional School Counselor	5421	0421	156
School Librarian	Library Media Specialist	5311	0311	148

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

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