Rhode Island Test Requirements

Find your certification 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.

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Early Childhood – Nursery to Grade 2 Option 1
Early Childhood: Content Knowledge 5022 0022 169
and
Education of Young Children 5021 0021 171
or
Option 2
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
and
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 145

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Elementary Education Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
and
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 145

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Middle School English Middle School English Language Arts 5049 0049 162
Middle School Mathematics Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.) n/a 0069 158
Middle School Science Middle School Science n/a 0439 154
Middle School Social Studies Citizenship Education: Content Knowledge 5087 0087 160

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Secondary Teachers 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
School Nurse Teacher Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Special Subjects Teacher Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
or
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
Bilingual-Bicultural Endorsement – Spanish (Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary) Spanish: World Language 5195 n/a 168

Special Education

To Be Certified in You Need to Take CDT Code PDT Code Qualifying Score
Early Childhood – Special Education Early Childhood: Content Knowledge 5022 0022 169
and
Education of Young Children 5021 0021 171
Elementary–Middle Special Education Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
and
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 145
Special Education – Severe Intellectual Disability Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5511 0511 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
and
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.) 5014 0014 145
Teacher of Blind/Partially Sighted Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157
Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 5622 0622 160
or
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 5624 0624 157

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

Please refer to the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website for the most current information.

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

 

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