Nevada

Nevada Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and see the minimum qualifying score. Click the test title to access the Test at a Glance (TAAG) overview, which provides details on test duration, skills assessed and sample questions. Once you know your test(s), find out how to register for Praxis™ tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

No minimum score: Praxis tests that have a qualifying score of "No minimum score" were adopted on June 16, 2011 by the Commission for Professional Teaching Standards. These test requirements will be in effect from September 1, 2011 through July 30, 2012.

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.

Important Note: Elementary Education: Instructional Practice and Applications (5015) is a computer-delivered test. Note: Those taking 5015 do not have to take 0622/5622 (Principles of Learning and Teaching). Those still taking 0011/5011 can combine with 0622/5622 (Principles of Learning and Teaching) to meet licensure requirements. Those still taking 0011/5011 and 0012 are required to meet the approved passing scores of 158 for 0011/5011 and 135 for 0012.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Praxis I

Candidates entering a teacher education program must pass all three Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) 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 174
and
Praxis I Writing 5720 0720 172
and
Praxis I Mathematics 5730 0730 172

Principles of Learning and Teaching

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
All Areas requiring a Principles of Learning and Teaching test (select appropriate grade level) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Early Childhood

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education: Birth–K Early Childhood: Content Knowledge 5022 0022 158
and
Education of Young Children 5021 0021 160
Early Childhood Education: Birth–Grade 2 Early Childhood: Content Knowledge 5022 0022 158
and
Education of Young Children 5021 0021 160

Elementary Education

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014/5014) is not an approved NV Elementary Test!

Elementary Education: Instructional Practice and Applications (5015) is a computer-delivered test. Note: Those taking 5015 do not have to take 0622/5622 (Principles of Learning and Teaching). Those still taking 0011/5011 can combine with 0622/5622 (Principles of Learning and Teaching) to meet licensure requirements. Those still taking 0011/5011 and 0012 are required to meet the approved passing scores of 158 for 0011/5011 and 135 for 0012.

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Elementary (K–8) Elementary Education: Instructional Practice and Applications 5015 n/a 161

Middle School Education

Those applying for single subject middle school license are required to take the content test and the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT 7–12).

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 158
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Middle School Mathematics Middle School Mathematics
(Calculator allowed.)		 n/a 0069 139
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Middle School Science Middle School Science n/a 0439 143
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Middle School Social Studies Middle School Social Studies 5089 0089 148
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157

Secondary Education

Secondary teachers have the option of either taking the Pedagogy test for that content specific area or the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 7–12. If a content specific area does not contain a pedagogy test, you are required to take the PLT 7–12.

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Biological Science Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 0235 145
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Chemistry Chemistry: Content Essays n/a 0242 145
and
Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 0245 151
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
English English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge 5041 0041 150
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
General Science General Science: Content Knowledge 5435 0435 152
and
General Science: Content Essays n/a 0433 135
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
History World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge 5941 0941 152
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Mathematics Mathematics: Content Knowledge(Graphing calculator required.) 5061 0061 133
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Physical Science General Science: Content Knowledge 5435 0435 152
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Psychology Psychology n/a 0390 550
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Social Studies Social Studies: Content Knowledge 5081 0081 152
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157

All Grades

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Art Art: Content and Analysis n/a 0135 161
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Health Health Education 5550 0550 600
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Music Music: Content and Instruction n/a 0114 162
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Physical Education Physical Education: Content and Design 5095 0095 169
Physical Education and Health Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge 5856 0856 159
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Speech Drama Speech Communication: Content Knowledge n/a 0221 146
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157

World Languages

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Chinese (Mandarin) Chinese (Mandarin): World Language 5665 n/a 164
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
French French: World Language 5174 n/a 162
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
German German: World Language 5183 n/a 163
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Spanish Spanish: World Language 5195 n/a 168
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157

Special Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Generalist, Resource Room Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 0354 159
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Speech & Language Handicapped Special Education: Teaching Speech to Students with Language Impairments n/a 0881 146

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Business/Business Education Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) 5101 0101 161
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Sciences 5121 0121 164
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Technology Education Technology Education n/a 0051 159
and
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157

Administrator

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Administrator Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision 5411 0411 Not required for licensure but may be required by your college or university. Check with your program for further information.

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Counselor Professional School Counselor 5421* 0421 156

*Available beginning February 2013.

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

Note: Periodically there are exam(s) for which no minimum score is required. This means that the exam(s) must be taken, but there is no specific passing score(s) for a period of time while we are collecting data to eventually set a score.

 

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