About the Praxis Tests

The facts:

• There are three Core tests: Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. Take them separately or combined in one.   



Why take Praxis Core?

• Colleges and universities use the Praxis Core tests to evaluate candidates seeking to enter teacher preparation programs.
• Many states also require Praxis Core scores as part of their teacher licensing processes.



How are they given?

• You take the Praxis on a computer, either at a test center or at home.

Which test is for me?

• Your state or licensing agency’s requirements determine which test(s) you’ll need to take. Each state or agency sets its own test requirements and passing scores.
• Review your state requirements.

The facts:

• Over 120 different tests, ranging from Agriculture to World Languages, measure your subject knowledge as well as your general and subject-specific teaching skills.

Why take Praxis Subject Tests?

• Individuals entering the teaching profession take Praxis Subject Tests as part of a state or professional association/organization's teacher licensure and certification processes.

How are they given?

• With the exception of the Braille Proficiency test, you take a computer-based Praxis Subject Test in a test center or - for many tests - at home.

Which test is for me?

• Your state or licensing agency’s requirements determine which test(s) you’ll need to take. Each state or agency sets its own test requirements and passing scores.
• Review your state requirements.

The facts:

• The CKT assessment is composed of four subtests: 1) Reading and Language Arts, 2) Mathematics, 3) Science, and 4) Social Studies.

Why take the test?

• Teacher candidates seeking a generalist elementary school license take the CKT assessment. The test allows you to demonstrate that you have the full range of content knowledge - including an understanding of the subject and the knowledge used to teach it - needed for the teacher profession. 
• The subtests measure subject content knowledge as well as specialized content knowledge you will need to teach the student curriculum.

How is the test given?

• You take the CKT assessment on a computer at test centers and at home.

Which test is for me?

• Your state or licensing agency’s requirements determine whether you need to take the CKT assessment. Each state or agency sets its own test requirements and passing scores.
• Review your state requirements.