Arkansas Test Requirements

The table below indicates the appropriate test(s) for specific licensures. To learn more about a specific test, click the test title. Once the appropriate tests are identified, determine how to register for Praxis^® tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

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).

If you test in Arkansas, your score report will be sent automatically to the Arkansas Department of Education. If you test outside of Arkansas, select the Arkansas Department of Education (state code 7031) as a score recipient when you register or on an additional score report request.

Basic Skills Assessment (check with educator preparation provider)

Core Academic Skills for Educators	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5713	*
and
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5723	*
and
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics(On-screen four-function calculator provided.)	5733	*
If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core Academic Skills for Educators exams (5713, 5723, 5733) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators Combined Test (5752) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5713, 5723, 5733).

* Check with your educator preparation provider for the required Qualifying Score.

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

This page is a supplement to The Praxis^® Tests Information Bulletin and the ParaPro Assessment Information Bulletin.