Wisconsin Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test(s) 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).

Note: test codes that begin with "5" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" are delivered on paper. All tests are paper-delivered tests unless otherwise noted.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I Reading (Computer)	5710	175
	or
	Praxis I Reading (Paper)	0710	175
	and
	Praxis I Writing (Computer)	5720	174
	or
	Praxis I Writing (Paper)	0720	174
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics (Computer)	5730	173
	or
	Praxis I Mathematics (Paper)	0730	173

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood – Regular Education	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0014	147
	or
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Calculator allowed.)	5014	147

Early Childhood – Middle Childhood

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood – Middle Childhood – Regular Education	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0014	147
	or
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Calculator allowed.)	5014	147

Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence – Regular Education	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Calculator allowed.)	5146	146
	or
	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0146	146

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood – Special Education	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0014	147
	or
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Calculator allowed.)	5014	147
Cognitive Disabilities, Cross Categorical, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Visual Impairment	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Calculator allowed.)	5146	146
	or
	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Calculator allowed.)	0146	146
Speech and Language Pathologist	Speech-Language Pathology	0330	600

Early Adolescence – Adolescence

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Broad Field Language Arts, English Literature and Composition, Journalism, Speech Communication	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Computer)(available beginning May 2012)	5041	160
	or
	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0041	160
Broad Field Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Life & Environmental Science, Physics, Physical Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	0435	154
Broad Field Social Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science & Citizenship, Psychology, Sociology	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Computer)(available beginning May 2012)	5081	153
	or
	Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0081	153
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Computer)(Graphing calculator required.) (available beginning June 2012)	5061	135
	or
	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	0061	135

Early Childhood – Adolescence

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture	Agriculture	0700	510
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	0134	158
Business Education	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	0101	154
English as a Second Language	English to Speakers of Other Languages	0361	143
Family and Consumer Education	Family and Consumer Sciences	0121	159
Health	Health Education (Computer)(available beginning June 2012)	5550	610
	or
	Health Education (Paper)	0550	610
Marketing Education	Marketing Education	0561	153
Music	Music: Content Knowledge (Contains listening section.)	0113	150
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Computer)(available beginning August 2012)	5091	150
	or
	Physical Education: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0091	150
Technology Education	Technology Education	0051	159
Theater	Theater	0640	600

Pupil Services

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
School Guidance Counselor	School Guidance and Counseling	0420	560*
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	0401	165
School Social Worker	School Social Worker: Content Knowledge	0211	161

* Applies to program completers after August 31, 2010.

Tests Required for Educators Adding a Second License Based on a Content Test

As of December 2010, Wisconsin educators who hold a valid Professional Educator license in social studies, science, English language arts and mathematics/computer science are eligible to add on licensure in a related area based on passing a content test approved by the State Superintendent.

To apply for a license in this pathway, a Professional Educator must hold a valid Wisconsin Professional Educator License (License Type: 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 40, 41, 42 or 43), Master Educator License (License Type: 50, 51 or 52) or Life License (License Type: 08) in the related subject area (see below).

Related Area: English Language Arts

To Add On a License in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
English (300)	English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge (Computer) (available beginning May 2012)	5041	164
	or
	English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge (Paper)	0041	164
Speech (320)	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	0221	150

Related Area: Math

To Add On a License in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Mathematics (400)	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Computer) (Graphing calculator required.) (available beginning June 2012)	5061	155
	or
	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Paper) (Graphing calculator required.)	0061	155

Related Area: Science

To Add On a License in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Biology (605)	Biology: Content Knowledge	0235	152
Chemistry (610)	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	0245	152
Earth and Space Science (635)	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	0571	152
Environmental Studies (615)	Biology: Content Knowledge	0235	152
Life and Environmental Studies (606)	Biology: Content Knowledge	0235	152
Physical Science (637)	Physical Science: Content Knowledge	0481	150
Physics (625)	Physics: Content Knowledge	0265	141

To Add On a License in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Economics (710)	Economics	0910	520
Geography (715)	Geography	0921	153
History (725)	World and United States History: Content Knowledge	0941	150
Political Science (735)	Government/Political Science	0930	610
Psychology (740)	Psychology	0390	600
Sociology (745)	Sociology	0950	610

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