New Hampshire 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

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).

Praxis I: Individual Qualifying Score Option

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
All Areas Praxis I Reading 5710 0710 174
and
Praxis I Writing 5720 0720 172
and
Praxis I Mathematics 5730 0730 172

Praxis I: Composite Score Option

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Minimum Score
All Areas Praxis I Reading 5710 0710 172
and
Praxis I Writing 5720 0720 170
and
Praxis I Mathematics 5730 0730 170
To fulfill the Praxis I test requirement you must earn the composite score of 518 and meet or exceed the minimum score for each test. 518

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood: Content Knowledge 5022 0022 161

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Elementary Education Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects(Calculator allowed.) 5031 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 School English Language Arts Middle School English Language Arts 5049 0049 155
Middle School Mathematics Middle School Mathematics
(Calculator allowed.)		 n/a 0069 151
Middle School Science Middle School Science n/a 0439 158
Middle School Social Studies Middle School Social Studies 5089 0089 153

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Chemistry Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 0245 153
Earth and Space Science Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 0571 148
English Language Arts English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content and Analysis 5044 0044 166
Life Sciences Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 0235 153
Mathematics, Secondary Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.) 5061 0061 127
Physics Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 0265 146
Social Studies Social Studies: Content and Interpretation 5086 0086 153

All Grades

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Art Art: Content Knowledge 5134 0134 158
Music

Requirement effective July 1, 2013		 Music: Content Knowledge 5113 n/a 161

World Languages

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
Latin Latin n/a 0601 156
Spanish Spanish: World Language 5195 n/a 168

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

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

 

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