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Praxis I and II
Information PRAXIS
I
TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS Licensure
For North Carolina Public School Professionals
INDEX:
Overview
| Praxis Series Background | Policy
| Praxis I-PPST | Praxis I-CBT | Praxis
II-PLT | Praxis II-Subject Assessment | NC
NTE Tests
Subject Tests: Art
| Biology | Business | Chemistry
| Elementary | English/Language
Arts | Mathematics | Middle Grades (see specific
area) | Music | Physical Education
| Social Studies | Special Education -- LD &
MD | Technology Education
TS Praxis Website - Educational
Testing Services (ETS) is the nations largest educational testing organization.
ETS developed the PRAXIS series to help teacher preparation programs access
basic academic skills so that colleges and universities can qualify candidates
for entry into teacher education programs, and eventually into teaching careers.
Computer-based Testing
Computer-based testing for the Praxis I®
Pre-professional Skills Test (PPST) is offered
continuously throughout the year.You may take the
computer-based test PPST only once per calendar
month, and no more than 6 times within a 12-month
period. This applies even if you canceled your
scores on a test taken previously.For dates and to
schedule an appointment, call Thomson Prometric:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET, (excluding
holidays)
1-800-853-6773
1-443-751-4859
1-800-529-3590 (TTY)
You may also call the
test center directly to schedule your
appointment.
Paper-based Testing
(Please note: PPST® and Teaching Foundations
tests are only available on select test dates.
Please Click for schedule and details.)
OVERVIEW
OF NORTH CAROLINA LICENSURE
TESTING |
The Praxis(NTE) tests
are designed to ensure that candidates for licensure possess the knowledge
and skills necessary for teaching. Candidates for initial licensure in
North Carolina, including out-of-state candidates, must successfully
complete the Praxis tests. Testing is required in the
following, three categories:
General Knowledge
(reading, writing, and mathematics) - Passing
scores on the Praxis I (Pre-Professional Skills (PPST) test or Computer
Based Test (CBT) are required by colleges and universities as an entrance
requirements to the approved education program.
General Pedagogy
- A passing scores on the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
test is required to qualify for licensure (usually taken near the end of
the college/university approved education program).
License Area Assessment
- A passing score on a Praxis II (or NTE) subject assessment/specialty
area test is required to qualify for licensure (usually taken near the end
of the college/university approved education program). Individual's
qualifying for their first license must pass at least one area assessment.
Also, individuals adding areas to their
certificates must successfully complete Praxis II specialty tests for the
area added. |
THE PRAXIS
SERIES
BACKGROUND
TEST SCORES |
Praxis II subject
assessments are composed of two or three tests. Each test has a minimum
score and a validated score. The sum of
the validated scores equals the required total passing score for the
assessment.
A compensatory model of scoring allows for
some deviation from the validation score for each test, but the score
on each test must meet the minimum score requirements.
Scores
below the minimum on any test are unacceptable, and prevent an individual
from successfully meeting the test requirement. |
| POLICY |
The Praxis series of tests
is the required testing program.
Praxis I is required for entry into an
approved education program.
Praxis II tests assess subject content
knowledge and are required for licensure.
Note:
For licensure areas not covered
by a Praxis II subject assessment, NTE specialty area tests are required.
Praxis -
Principles of
Learning and Teaching (PLT) assesses general
pedagogy and is required for initial licensure. The test is administered
in three versions:
- elementary
- middle grades
- secondary
Candidates choose the version that corresponds
to their licensure area. A satisfactory score on any version fulfills the
test requirement. A minimum score of 160
is required.
ECSU prospective teachers in the specialty
areas of Art, Music, Health & Physical Education, and Special
Education may select to take either of the three versions. |
| PRAXIS I PPST |
The table that follows, lists the
registration codes and required score for each of the Praxis
Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST). |
|
PPST |
Code |
Required Score |
| Reading |
0710 |
176 |
| Writing |
0720 |
173 |
| Math |
0730 |
173 |
| PRAXIS I CBT |
The table that
follows, lists the registration codes and required score for each of the
Praxis Computer-Based Tests (CBT). |
| CBT |
Code |
Required Score |
| Reading |
0711 |
323 |
| Writing |
0721 |
319 |
| Math |
0731 |
318 |
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Praxis II Review Resources |
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Study World Resources for Praxis Review
- This
website provides a list of publications, Study Guides, Sample Praxis
Questions, and general information to help students prepare for the
PRAXIS-II Exam.
http://www.studyworld.com/books/study_guides/praxis_study_guides.htm
PRAXIS Notes
http://www.cheyney.edu/pages/?p=163
The website includes concepts, theories, and information relative to
topics that may be covered on the PRAXIS-II exam. Much of the
information listed on this site came from Dr. Gail E. Tompkins
outstanding textbook, Language Arts: Concepts and Teaching Strategies,
5th Edition, Merrill- Prentice Hall Publishers. This is a must have
textbook for all students planning to take the PRAXIS-II exam. Students
are strongly advised to review these notes daily!
100 Important Terms to Review for PRAXIS - Five Teaching of
Reading Strategies
http://www.cheyney.edu/pages/?p=158
Praxis II Review Sites |
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ETS PRAXIS Practice Test
- This
website provides a list of all ETS PRAXIS Practice exams called, Test at
a Glance (TAG). Students serious about passing the PRAXIS-II Elementary
exam should visit this site and review the, Elementary Education:
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Practice Exam,
0011. TAGs are included for every teaching subject area.
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=2d932d3631df4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=84e45ee3d74f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD
Teaching Strategies and Learning Theory Website - This
outstanding website provides information on teaching strategies, Bloom's
Taxonomy, and learning theories. Students planning to take the PRAXIS-II
exam are advised to review this site.
http://www.officeport.com/edu/blooms.htm
http://faculty.washington.edu/krumme/guides/bloom1.html
http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Bloom%27s_Taxonomy
Quick Math Calculators Site
- This
site is designed to help students with math computations and problems.
The site includes online calculators for every math need!
http://www.quickmath.com/
Regents Math Sites -
This is
another great math information site to enhance general math performance.
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/math-a.cfm
Classroom Management Review
- This
site is designed to help K-12 teachers improve classroom and behavior
management skills.
http://staff.kings.edu/kdils/titlepage.htm
University of Central Florida's Critical Thinking Practice Test
-
This
site is designed to improve the Critical Thinking skills of K-12 student
teachers.
http://www.reach.ucf.edu/%7Ealn/pyle/exercises.html
Brian Durell's 3506 Learning and Development Online Course
- This is one is the most comprehensive learning theory courses on the
Internet. The course covers theories, course notes, and excellent
online resources. Theories by Erik Erickson, Lawrence Kohlberg, Jean
Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Abraham Maslow, and B.F. Skinner are thoroughly
reviewed.
http://fcis.oise.utoronto.ca/%7Ebdurell/3506abd.htm
Dougherty and Skrba Teaching Method Site
- This
is an excellent website provided to help students understand the various
teaching methodologies designed to enhance teaching effectiveness. The
site has a list of sample questions for review.
http://staff.kings.edu/kdils/Interactive%20quiz%20pedagogical%20styles/index.htm
Huitt's PSYC 7010: Learning & Assessment Learning Objectives
- This outstanding learning theory website was developed by Dr. Huitt
and contains information essential for students preparing to take the
PRAXIS-II Elementary Exam.
http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/lrnasm/lrnasmess.html
PSYC 7010: Examination Questions -
Dr.
Huitt provided this excellent site with review questions from his PSYC
7010 Learning and Assessment Course.
http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/edpsyint.html
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| PRAXIS II SUBJECT
ASSESSMENT |
The table that follows
lists the registration codes and required scores for the Praxis II Subject
Assessment tests. |
Subject
* = multiple choice
** = constructed response |
Code |
Minimum Score |
Validation
Score |
|
Art
(K-12) |
Code |
Minimum Score |
Validation Score |
| Art Making** |
0131 |
150 |
165 |
| Content, Traditions, Criticism ** |
0132 |
130 |
155 |
| Content* |
0133 |
144 |
159 |
| Required Total Passing
Score |
479 |
|
Biology
(9-12) |
Code |
Minimum
Score |
Validation
Score |
| Content Knowledge, Part 1* |
0231 |
154 |
165 |
| Content Essays** |
0233 |
139 |
146 |
| Pedagogy** |
0234 |
135 |
154 |
| Required Total
Passing Score |
465 |
|
Chemistry
(9-12) |
Code |
Minimum
Score |
Validation
Score |
| Content Knowledge* |
0241 |
150 |
164 |
| Physical Science: Pedagogy** |
0483 |
139 |
154 |
| Contest Essays** |
0242 |
135 |
155 |
| Required Total
Passing Score |
473 |
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Elementary
Education(K-6) |
Code |
Minimum
Score |
Validation
Score |
| Curriculum Instruction and Assessment* |
0011 |
153 |
167 |
| Content Area** |
0012 |
127 |
143 |
| Required Total
Passing Score |
310 |
|
English
(9-12) |
Code |
Minimum
Score |
Validation
Score |
| Content Knowledge* |
0041 |
154 |
165 |
| Essays** |
0042 |
135 |
155 |
| Pedagogy** |
0043 |
145 |
155 |
| Required Total
Passing Score |
475 |
|
Language
Arts (6-8) |
Code |
Minimum
Score |
Validation
Score |
| Content Knowledge* |
0041 |
152 |
164 |
| Pedagogy** |
0043 |
135 |
155 |
| Required Total
Passing Score |
319 |
|
Mathematics
(9-12) |
Code |
Minimum
Score |
Validation
Score |
| Content Knowledge* |
61 |
133 |
143 |
| Pedagogy** |
65 |
135 |
145 |
| Required Total
Passing Score |
288 |
|
Music
(K-12) |
Code |
Minimum
Score |
Validation
Score |
| Analysis** |
0112 |
131 |
150 |
| Concepts/processes** |
0111 |
135 |
150 |
| Content* |
0113 |
136 |
148 |
| Required Total
Passing Score |
448 |
|
Physical
Education (K-12) |
Code |
Minimum
Score |
Validation
Score |
| Content Knowledge* |
91 |
155 |
161 |
Movement, Forms,
Analysis,& Design** |
92 |
144 |
157 |
| Required Total
Passing Score |
318 |
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| Science (6-8) |
Code |
Minimum Score |
Validation Score |
| General Science: Content Essays** |
433 |
130 |
140 |
| Physical Science: Pedagogy** |
483 |
139 |
156 |
| Required Total
Passing |
296 |
| Science
(9-12) |
|
| General Science: Content Essays** |
433 |
130 |
145 |
General Science Content Knowledge,
Part I* |
431 |
143 |
162 |
General Science Content Knowledge,
Part II* |
432 |
145 |
160 |
| Required Total
Passing |
467 |
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|
Social
Studies (6-8) |
Code |
Minimum Score |
Validation Score |
| Content Knowledge* |
81 |
158 |
164 |
| Analytical Essays** |
82 |
135 |
150 |
| Required Total
Passing |
314 |
| Social
Studies (9-12) |
| Content Knowledge* |
81 |
158 |
168 |
| Interpretation of Materials** |
83 |
167 |
173 |
| Analytical Essays** |
82 |
145 |
150 |
| Required Total
Passing |
491 |
NC NTE Programs Test
Requirements
| TESTS AND REQUIRED
SCORES |
The table that follows
lists the NTE Programs test required by North Carolina required
scores effective July 1, 1994, and their minimum required acceptable
scores. |
|
Test |
Required
score |
|
Business
Education |
580 |
|
Technology
Education(10050) |
580 |
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Links to Resources for the PRAXIS I/II Preparation:
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- Elementary Education Specialty Area Exam
- Samples of CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE QUESTIONS:
To students: these constructed response
questions are similar to those types of questions from past Praxis Elementary
Education Specialty Area Exams.
1. You are using cooperative grouping in
your classroom. Tell how you would explain the pros and cons of cooperative
grouping to the parents of your students during Parent-Teacher night.
2. A student in your class is doing
subtraction problems incorrectly. You are asked to analyze the student's error
patterns, explain what the error is, and give a suggestion for remediation.
(Note: the same error has been made in all 4 problems.)
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3. Read the story "Rainbow" -
this is a story about a beautiful fish who has no friendsuntil it gives away
its beautiful scales to some of the other fish. It learns a valuable lesson
about being a friend and sharing. Think of a good lesson for this story and
include a pre-reading activity, a during reading activity that would measure
student comprehension, and a post-reading activity.
4. Your class has just read story about a
little boy who learns to be honest after he has told some lies that got him
into trouble. Think of (1) an activity to do before you read the story, (2) an
activity to teach the lesson and assess the students' comprehension of the
story, and (3) an activity after the story was read.
- (Similar to #3 above.)
5. Your class has 25 students in it. You want
to teach them 2 and 3 digit addition. About half of your class doesn't
understand the concept of place value. The others are at grade level and are
ready to begin. Give 3 activities that you could use to teach basic addition
to the slower students while also increasing their speed and accuracy; tell
how you would assess their learning. Also give 3 activities that you could use
to teach on place value to the other students who are ready; tell how you
would assess their learning. Finally, give 2 activities to keep the faster
students busy if they finish early.
6. Your class has been learning about
prehistoric animals and their environments. You have planned a field trip to a
local museum and have 5 parent volunteers to accompany you. What are 3
activities that you could do before the field trip? Mention 3-5 questions you
could ask students to answer during or after the trip (involving more than a
yes/no or one-word answer) and tell how you would assess their learning; and
tell 2 things you would to do ensure the students' safety on the trip.
7. Your class has been learning about the
Civil War. Explain the steps in the writing process that you would give to the
students, who are writing a paper on the topic. Then give 3 writing activities
you could do on this topic and tell how you would assess student learning.
Created 12/01/2000
Revised 9/19/2007
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