Wisconsin Test Requirements

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Find your licensure area below to determine which test(s) 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.

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).

Tests Required for Entry into an Educator Preparation Program

Candidates are required to pass the Praxis^® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests specifically for admission into an educator preparation program, unless they meet one of the state's exemption requirements.

Wisconsin will continue to accept passing scores on the Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, Reading (5712), Writing (5722) and Mathematics (5732) through August 31, 2024.

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5713	*
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5723	*
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics(On-screen four-function calculator provided.)	5733	*
	If you wish to take all three Core exams (5713, 5723, 5733) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5752) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5713, 5723, 5733).

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood – Regular Education	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5018	*

Early Childhood – Middle Childhood

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood – Middle Childhood – Regular Education	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5018	*

Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence – Regular Education	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5146	*

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Cross Categorical	Middle School: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5146	*
Deaf or Hard of Hearing	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5146	*
Early Childhood – Special Education	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge(On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5018	*
Emotional Behavior Disabilities	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5146	*
Intellectual Disabilities	Middle School: Content Knowledge(Calculator allowed.)	5146	*
Specific Learning Disabilities	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5146	*
Speech and Language Pathologist	Speech-Language Pathology	5331	*
Visual Impairment	Middle School: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5146	*

Early Adolescence – Adolescence

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Biology	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
Broad Field Language Arts	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	*
Broad Field Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
Broad Field Social Studies	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	*
Chemistry	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
Computer Science	Computer Science	5652	*
Earth and Space Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
Economics	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	*
English Literature and Composition	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	*
Geography	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	*
History	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	*
Journalism	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	*
Life and Environmental Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5161	*
Physical Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
Physics	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	*
Political Science and Citizenship	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	*
Psychology	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	*
Sociology	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	5081	*
Speech Communication	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	*

Early Childhood – Adolescence

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Agriculture	Agriculture	5701	*
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	5134	*
Business Education	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	*
English as a Second Language	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	*
Family and Consumer Education	Family and Consumer Sciences	5122	*
Health	Health Education	5551	*
Marketing Education	Marketing Education	5561	*
Music	Music: Content Knowledge	5113	*
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	5091	*
Technology Education	Technology Education	5051	*
Theatre	Theatre	5641	*

Pupil Services

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
School Counselor	Professional School Counselor	5421	*
School Psychologist	School Psychologist	5402	*

Tests Required for Educators Adding a Second License Based on a Content Test

As of December 2010, Wisconsin educators who hold a valid Professional Educator license in social studies, science, English language arts and mathematics/computer science are eligible to add on licensure in a related area based on passing a content test approved by the State Superintendent.

To apply for a license in this pathway, a Professional Educator must hold a valid Wisconsin Professional Educator License (License Type: 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 40, 41, 42 or 43), Master Educator License (License Type: 50, 51 or 52) or Life License (License Type: 08) in the related subject area (see below).

Related Area: English Language Arts

To Add On a License in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
English	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	*
Journalism	The current Journalism test has been discontinued and options are being explored to replace it. Please contact your state for information.
Speech	Speech Communication: Content Knowledge	5221	*

Related Area: Math

To Add On a License in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5161	*

Related Area: Science

To Add On a License in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Biology	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	*
Chemistry	Chemistry: Content Knowledge	5245	*
Earth and Space Science	Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	5571	*
Environmental Studies	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	*
Life and Environmental Studies	Biology: Content Knowledge	5235	*
Physics	Physics: Content Knowledge	5265	*

To Add On a License in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Economics	Economics	5911	*
Geography	Geography	5921	*
History	World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge	5941	*
Political Science	Government/Political Science	5931	*
Psychology	Psychology	5391	*
Sociology	Sociology	5952	*

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