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Early Childhood Education
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood (PreK–2) | Option 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education | 5025 | * | |
| and | |||
| Education of Young Children | 5024 | * | |
| or | |||
| Option 2 | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 | * | |
| and | |||
| Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5001 | * | |
| Reading and Language Arts Subtest | 5002 | * | |
| Mathematics Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5003 | * | |
| Social Studies Subtest | 5004 | * | |
| Science Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5005 | * | |
| * To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest. | |||
| Bilingual and Dual Language Education (PreK–2) | English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.) | 5362 | * |
Elementary Education
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education (1–6) | Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 | * |
| and | |||
| Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5001 | * | |
| Reading and Language Arts Subtest | 5002 | * | |
| Mathematics Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5003 | * | |
| Social Studies Subtest | 5004 | * | |
| Science Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5005 | * | |
| * To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest. | |||
| Bilingual and Dual Language Education (1–6) | English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.) | 5362 | * |
Middle Grades Education
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Middle Grades Content Areas – Required for Stand Alone Certificate | Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 | 5623 | * |
| Bilingual and Dual Language Education (5–8) | English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.) | 5362 | * |
| English – Stand Alone, Elementary Extension and Secondary Extension (5–8) | Middle School English Language Arts | 5047 | * |
| Mathematics – Stand Alone, Elementary Extension and Secondary Extension (5–8) | Accepted through August 31, 2021Middle School Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided.) | 5169 | * |
| Required beginning September 1, 2021Middle School Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided) | 5164 | * | |
| Science – Stand Alone, Elementary Extension and Secondary Extension (5–8) | Middle School Science | 5442 | * |
| Social Studies – Stand Alone, Elementary Extension and Secondary Extension (5–8) | Middle School Social Studies | 5089 | * |
Secondary Education
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Secondary Education Content Areas | Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 | 5624 | * |
| Agriculture (7–12) | Agriculture | 5701 | * |
| Bilingual and Dual Language Education (7–12) | English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.) | 5362 | * |
| Biology (7–12) | Biology: Content Knowledge | 5235 | * |
| Business Education (7–12) | Business Education: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.) | 5101 | * |
| Chemistry (7–12) | Chemistry: Content Knowledge | 5245 | * |
| English (7–12) | English Language Arts: Content and Analysis | 5039 | * |
| General Science (7–12) | General Science: Content Knowledge | 5435 | * |
| Mathematics (7–12) | Accepted through August 31, 2021Mathematics: Content Knowledge(On-screen graphing calculator provided.) | 5161 | * |
| Required beginning September 1, 2021Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided) | 5165 | * | |
| Physics (7–12) | Physics: Content Knowledge | 5265 | * |
| Social Studies (7–12) | Social Studies: Content Knowledge | 5081 | * |
All Grades
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades Education All Content Areas | Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 | * |
| or | |||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 | 5624 | * | |
| Art (PreK–12) | Art: Content Knowledge | 5134 | * |
| Bilingual and Dual Language Education (PreK–12) | English to Speakers of Other Languages(Must also take applicable language test.) | 5362 | * |
| English as a Second Language (PreK–12) | English to Speakers of Other Languages | 5362 | * |
| Family and Consumer Science (PreK–12) | Family and Consumer Sciences | 5122 | * |
| Health (PreK–12) | Health Education | 5551 | * |
| Library Media (PreK–12) | Library Media Specialist | 5311 | * |
| Music (PreK–12) | Music: Content Knowledge | 5113 | * |
| Physical Education (PreK–12) | Physical Education: Content Knowledge | 5091 | * |
| Technology Education (PreK–12) | Technology Education | 5051 | * |
| Theatre (PreK–12) | Theatre | 5641 | * |
| World Language (PreK–12) | Select the appropriate language test(s): | ||
| ASL Proficiency Interview | 0634 | * | |
| Chinese (Mandarin): World Language | 5665 | * | |
| French: World Language | 5174 | * | |
| German: World Language | 5183 | * | |
| Latin | 5601 | * | |
| Spanish: World Language | 5195 | * | |
Special Education
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing – American Sign Language | Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students | 5272 | * |
| and | |||
| ASL Proficiency Interview | 0634 | 3+ (170) | |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Oral/Aural Communication (PreK–12) | Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students | 5272 | * |
| and | |||
| ASL Proficiency Interview | 0634 | * | |
| Early Childhood Special Education (Birth–2) | Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood | 5691 | * |
| and | |||
| Early Childhood Education | 5025 | * | |
| Elementary Special Education (1–6) | Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications | 5543 | * |
| and | |||
| Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects(On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5001 | * | |
| Reading and Language Arts Subtest | 5002 | * | |
| Mathematics Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5003 | * | |
| Social Studies Subtest | 5004 | * | |
| Science Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.) | 5005 | * | |
| * To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest. | |||
| Middle Grades Special Education (5–8) | Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications | 5543 | * |
| Secondary Grades Special Education (7–12) | Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications | 5543 | * |
| Severe Intellectual Disability (PreK–12) | Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications | 5545 | * |
| Visually Impaired (PreK–12) | Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments | 5282 | * |
| and | |||
| Braille Proficiency | 0633 | * | |
Administrators
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Level Administrator (PreK–12) | School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.) | 6990 | * |
| Superintendent of Schools | School Superintendent Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.) | 6991 | * |
Support Professionals
| To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| English as a Second Language Specialist (PreK–12) | English to Speakers of Other Languages | 5362 | * |
| Reading Specialist | Reading Specialist | 5302 | * |
| School Counselor | Professional School Counselor | 5421 | * |
| School Psychologist | School Psychologist | 5402 | * |
| Speech and Language Pathologist | Speech-Language Pathology | 5331 | * |
Please refer to the Rhode Island Department of Education website for the most current information.
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin.