Teaching and Leading in Minnesota
The Praxis® tests help Minnesota educators demonstrate their knowledge of content, pedagogy and instructional skills for the classroom. These tests are important components of Minnesota’s licensure and certification process and include:
- Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) — comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs
- Praxis® Subject Assessments — tests that measure general and subject-specific content knowledge that you need for beginning teaching
Learn more about teaching and leading in Minnesota.
The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin
Familiarize yourself with the registration process, test day procedures, score reporting and more.
Ready to Take a Praxis Test?
Find out how you can register online, by mail or by phone.
Learn About the Praxis Tests
Minnesota Department of Education
The Minnesota Department of Education determines Minnesota’s certification requirements, eligibility standards, Praxis passing score requirements and reciprocity agreements. For more information about Minnesota’s approved educator preparation programs or testing requirements, visit their website.
Other Programs Used in Minnesota
ParaPro
Measures your knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics to assist in classrooms Learn more about Parapro