The Praxis® Tests
Supporting aspiring teachers on their journey to the classroom
Select a step to learn more about the Praxis® tests.
Guam Test Requirements
Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. For test prep materials, click the test title. Once you know which tests you should take, schedule your test.
Unless it’s specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, you can’t use a calculator on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).
Tests required for all licensure areas
Beginning teachers in all content areas must pass all three Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests.
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Areas | 5713 |
156 |
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5723 |
162 |
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Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics |
5733 |
150 |
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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). |
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Beginning teachers in all areas must pass one Principles of Learning and Teaching test and the appropriate content test.
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Areas | 5621 |
157 |
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5622 |
160 |
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5624 |
157 |
Tests required for specific licensure areas
Beginning teachers in all areas must pass one Principles of Learning and Teaching test and the appropriate content test.
The following Praxis Subject Assessments are optional to use in lieu of a degree in the content area for those educators seeking an additional endorsement.
To Be Certified in...
Early Childhood Education PreK–2
| You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
5025 |
156 |
To Be Certified in...
Elementary Education K–5
| You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge |
5018 |
163 |
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Middle School Mathematics |
Middle School Mathematics |
5164 |
157 |
Middle School Science |
5442 |
152 |
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Art |
5134 |
158 |
|
Chinese (Mandarin) |
5665 |
164 |
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French |
5174 |
162 |
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Health and Physical Education |
5857 |
160 |
|
Health Education |
5551 |
142 |
|
Home Economics Education |
5122 |
153 |
|
Language Arts |
5038 |
167 |
|
Mathematics |
Mathematics (On-screen graphing calculator provided) |
5165 |
159 |
Music |
5113 |
139 |
|
Physical Education |
5091 |
148 |
|
Science |
Accepted through August 31, 2023 General Science: Content Knowledge Required beginning September 1, 2023 |
5435
5436 |
150
150 |
Social Studies |
5081 |
154 |
|
Spanish |
5195 |
168 |
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| Japanese | Japanese: World Language | 5661 | 159 |
To Be Certified in...
Special Education PreK–12
| You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
Accepted through August 31, 2023 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications Required beginning September 1, 2023 Special Education: Foundational Knowledge |
5354
5355 |
151
151 |
To Be Certified in...
Initial Administrator Certificate
| You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.) |
6990 |
151 |
To Be Certified in...
Business Education 6–12
| You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
5101 |
154 |
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take... | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
English as a Second Language (ESL) |
5362 |
155 |
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Reading Specialist PreK–12 |
5302 |
165 |
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Test 5302 is required for Reading Specialist certification in addition to the degree requirements. |
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School Counselor K–12 |
Accepted through August 31, 2023 |
5421 |
156 |
Required Beginning September 1, 2023 |
5422 | 156 | |
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF).
