Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and to 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.
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 Connecticut, your score report will be sent automatically to the Connecticut State Department of Education. If you test outside of Connecticut, select the Connecticut State Department of Education (state code 7050) as a score recipient when you register or on an additional score report request.
Tests Required for Program Entry
Beginning teachers in all content areas must take all three Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests or one of the other State Board-approved tests (SAT®, ACT®, GRE® General Test) to be admitted to an educator preparation program.
If you need to take the Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests to meet requirements set by your Educational Preparation Program (EPP), please follow the steps outlined below to register:
- Log into your Praxis account
- Select the "Register for a Praxis test link"
- Select the "I Agree" button
- Select the "Continue" button after confirming your personal information
- Select the "EPP Test Requirements" button to view a full list of Praxis tests. The Core Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Combined tests will be available in this list.
Note: The previous version of the Core Academic Skills for Educators tests (5712, 5722, 5732) will also be accepted.
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Areas | 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 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). | |||
* Score requirements are set by the individual educator preparation programs. Please contact your college or university regarding the required passing scores for the Praxis Core tests.
Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas
Elementary Education (Grades 1–6)
Middle School Education (Grades 4–8)
Secondary Education (Grades 7–12)
All Grades (Grades PK–12)
Special Education (Grades K–12)
Administration
Career & Technical Education
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin.
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