Tennessee Test Requirements

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 the Praxis^® tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

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).

If you test in Tennessee, your score report will be sent automatically to the Tennessee Department of Education. If you test outside of Tennessee, select the Tennessee Department of Education (state code 8190) as a score recipient when you register or on an additional score report request.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Praxis^® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Tests

If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core Academic Skills for Educators exams (5712, 5722, 5732) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators Combined Test (5751) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5712, 5722, 5732).

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Admission to an educator preparation program	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5712	156
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5722	162
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (On-screen four-function calculator provided.)	5732	150

Principles of Learning and Teaching

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All teaching licenses (select one)	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	157

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education PreK–3	Education of Young Children	5024	160
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5018	163
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162

Early Childhood Education/Special Education (Dual Endorsement)

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Development and Learning PreK–K (Dual Discipline Endorsement)	Education of Young Children	5024	160
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5018	163
	and
	Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood	5691	159

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education K–6	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment	5017	153
	and
	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5018	163
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Grades Education 4–8	Middle School: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5146	150
	(The Middle School: Content Knowledge test is required only for those completing middle grades programs in a TN-approved program on or before August 31, 2018.)
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Middle Grades English/ Language Arts 6–8	Middle School English Language Arts	5047	164
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Middle Grades Mathematics 6–8	Middle School Mathematics(On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5169	165
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Middle Grades Science 6–8	Middle School Science	5440	150
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Middle Grades Social Studies 6–8	Middle School Social Studies	5089	146
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
American Sign Language 6–12	ASL Proficiency Interview	0634	3+ (170)
Biology 6–12	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	148
Chemistry 6–12	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	152
Chinese 6–12	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	164
Earth Science 6–12	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	150
Economics 6–12	Economics	5911	150
English 6–12	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	167
French 6–12	French: World Language	5174	160
Geography 6–12	Geography	5921	149
German 6–12	German: World Language	5183	163
Government 6–12	Government/Political Science	5931	149
History 6–12	World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge	5941	157
Latin 6–12	Latin	5601	148
Mathematics 6–12	Mathematics: Content Knowledge(On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5161	160
Physics 6–12	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	144
Psychology 9–12	Psychology	5391	154
Sociology 9–12	Sociology	5952	154
Spanish 6–12	Spanish: World Language	5195	163
Speech Communication 6–12	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	5221	144

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
American Sign Language PreK–12	ASL Proficiency Interview	0634	3+ (170)
Art K–12 (Visual Arts)	Art: Content and Analysis	5135	161
Chinese PreK–12	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	164
Computer Science K–12	Computer Science	5651	171
French PreK–12	French: World Language	5174	160
German PreK–12	German: World Language	5183	163
Gifted Education PreK–12	Gifted Education	5358	157
Health and Wellness K–12	Health Education	5551	144
Latin PreK–12	Latin	5601	148
Music K–12 (Instrumental/ General)	Music: Content and Instruction	5114	162
Music K–12 (Vocal/ General)	Music: Content and Instruction	5114	162
Physical Education K–12	Physical Education: Content and Design	5095	169
Spanish PreK–12	Spanish: World Language	5195	163
Theatre K–12	Theatre	5641	159

English as a Second Language

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
English as a Second Language PreK–12	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	155

Administrator/Instructional Leadership

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Instructional Leadership–Beginning PreK–12	School Leaders Licensure Assessment(Must use SLS website to register.)	6011	160

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Special Education/Comprehensive K–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	158
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Special Education/Hearing PreK–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	151
	and
	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	5272	160
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Special Education/Interventionist K–8	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	158
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Special Education/Interventionist 6–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	158
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Special Education/Modified K–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	158
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Special Education/Preschool Early Childhood Education PreK–3	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	151
	and
	Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood	5691	159
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162
Special Education/ Speech Language Pathologist PreK–12	Speech-Language Pathology	5331	162
Special Education/ Vision PreK–12	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	5282	163
	and
	Teaching Reading: Elementary Education	5203	162

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture Education 6–12	Agriculture	5701	147
Business Education 6–12	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	154
Family and Consumer Science 5–12	Family and Consumer Sciences	5122	153
Marketing Education 6–12	Marketing Education	5561	169
Technology Engineering Education 5–12	Technology Education	5051	156

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Library Information Specialist PreK–12	Library Media Specialist	5311	146
Reading Specialist PreK–12	Reading Specialist	5301	164
School Counselor PreK–12	Professional School Counselor	5421	156
School Psychologist PreK–12	School Psychologist	5402	147

This page is a supplement to The Praxis^® Information Bulletin.