Find the licensure and endorsement area sought below to see which assessments may be required and the minimum qualifying scores. To learn more about a specific assessment, click the test title. Find out how to register for the Praxis® tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.
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If an assessment is taken in Tennessee, score reports are sent automatically to the Tennessee Department of Education. If assessments are taken outside of Tennessee, designate the Tennessee Department of Education (state code 8190) as a score recipient when registering or when requesting an additional score report.
Principles of Learning and Teaching
A pedagogical knowledge assessment may be required for individuals applying through an out-of-state pathway on the basis of completion of an approved out-of-state educator preparation program, as well as for occupational licensure applicants. Please review the Tennessee State Board of Education Policy 5.105: Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators to determine the assessment requirements for the licensure and endorsement area sought.
To Be Certified in | You Need to Take | Test Code | Qualifying Score |
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All teaching licenses (select one) | Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood | 5621 | * |
or | |||
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 | 5622 | * | |
or | |||
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 | 5623 | * | |
or | |||
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 | 5624 | * |
Content Knowledge Assessments for Specific Endorsement Areas
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education/Special Education (Dual Endorsement)
Elementary Education
Middle School Education
Secondary Education
All Grades
English as a Second Language
Administrator/Instructional Leadership
Special Education
Career & Technical Education
Instructional Support Personnel
Assessments Which May Be Used for Admission to Educator Preparation Programs
Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Tests
This page is a supplement to The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin.
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