Maryland 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).

NTE qualifying scores as of January 1, 2011, are no longer accepted unless accompanied by a valid, professional out-of-state certificate. For those subject matter certification areas not listed, the Praxis I® test is required.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

All beginning teachers must present qualifying scores on Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) or meet the SAT Reasoning Test, ACT test or GRE® General Test requirements.

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).

In place of the Praxis I (PPST), Maryland will accept the following options from candidates:

• The College Board's SAT Reasoning Test™ taken after 2005: combined math and critical reading score of 1100
• The SAT Reasoning Test taken between April 1995 and January 2005: combined math and verbal score of 1100
• The SAT Reasoning Test taken prior to April 1995: math and verbal (critical reading) score of 1000
• The ACT® composite score of 24 (ACT composite score is the average of the tests)
• The GRE® revised General Test: composite of the combined verbal and quantitative score of 297. Candidates who took the GRE® test prior to September 2011 will use the old composite score of 1000.

praxis testing for Maryland

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I: Reading	5710	0710	(177)
	and
	Praxis I: Writing	5720	0720	(173)
	and
	Praxis I: Mathematics	5730	0730	(177)
	Composite score of 527 Note: Applicants may meet the basic skills testing requirement by submitting either individual Praxis I qualifying scores or a composite score of 527; or meeting the option explained above on the SAT/ACT/GRE tests. Composite Score: A combination of test scores that result in a single qualifying score. (Score in parentheses represents individual qualifying score for each test.)

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

For further information visit Maryland State Department of Education or call the Maryland Certification Information Line at 1-410-767-0412 or 1-866-772-8922.

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