Nebraska Test Requirements

Admission to Teacher Preparation Program in Nebraska

Those interested in becoming teachers in Nebraska must first be admitted to a Nebraska approved educator preparation program. One admission requirement is to take and pass the Praxis I® (or PPST®). Effective September 1, 2014 Nebraska will use the Praxis™ Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests in place of the Praxis I (PPST).

If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Praxis I exams (5710, 5720, 5730) at the same time, select Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test: Combined Test (5750) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5710, 5720, 5730).

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I Reading	5710	0710	170
	and
	Praxis I Writing	5720	0720	172
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics	5730	0730	171

Nebraska Certification Testing Requirements

Effective September 1, 2015: All candidates applying for certification in Nebraska must provide evidence they have taken the required Praxis II content test as listed below and received the required passing score.

Find your licensure area below to determine which test 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).

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