Oregon 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

Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills 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 174
and
Praxis I: Writing 5720 0720 171
and
Praxis I: Mathematics 5730 0730 175

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

Praxis testing for Oregon: Early Childhood Education
To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Early Intervention–Early Childhood Endorsement Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood n/a 0691 159

All Grades

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Speech Communication Speech Communication: Content Knowledge n/a 0221 155

Special Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Communication Disorders Speech-Language Pathology 5330 0330 600
Hearing Impaired Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students n/a 0272 160
Visually Impaired Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments n/a 0282 163

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Agriculture Agriculture n/a 0900 590
Marketing Marketing Education n/a 0561 163
Technology Education Technology Education n/a 0051 159

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Reading Specialist Reading Specialist 5301 n/a 164
School Psychologist School Psychologist n/a 0401 154

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

This page is a supplement to The Praxis SeriesInformation Bulletin.

 

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