Praxis
The Praxis® tests are a series of assessments designed to measure the academic skills and subject-specific knowledge needed for teaching. Required by many states, including North Carolina, the Praxis is a key step in the teacher licensure process.
Administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service), the Praxis includes:
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Praxis Core: Tests basic skills in reading, writing and math.
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Praxis Subject Assessments: Evaluate knowledge in specific teaching areas.
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Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Assesses general pedagogical knowledge.
Praxis Plus
Praxis+ offers free, personalized support to help you prepare with confidence. Whether you're just getting started or need a final boost before test day, our program provides expert guidance, proven strategies and the resources you need to reach your goals.
The Praxis PLUS program at UNCP is sponsored by a United States Department of Education NASNTI grant.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Praxis Core is a testing program that many states use as part of their licensure requirements. The Praxis Core test is composed of three subtests: Core Reading, Core Writing and Core Mathematics.
Most will need to take the Praxis Core.
You must take and pass the Praxis Core tests (Core Reading, Core Writing and Core
Mathematics tests in order to be admitted into the UNCP Educator Preparation Program
Unless you have:
- a four-year college degree, with an overall 2.7 GPA, from a regionally accredited institution; or
- SAT score of 1100 (Verbal/Reading and Math only) prior to March 1, 2016
- SAT score of 1170 taken after March 1, 2016
- ACT combined score of 24
If you meet any of these exemptions, you do NOT have to take any of the Praxis Core tests.
Individual Praxis Area Exemptions
- To be exempt from the Praxis Cor Mathematics tests, meet one of the following:
- SAT Math score of 550 (prior to March 1, 2016)
- SAT Math score of 570 (taken after March 1, 2016)
- ACT math score of 24 do NOT have to take the Praxis Core Mathematics test.
- To be exempt from the Praxis Core Writing tests, meet one of the following:
- SAT Verbal/Reading score of 550 (prior to March 1, 2016)
- SAT reading and writing score of 600 (taken after March 1, 2016)
- ACT English test score of 24
For complete registration instructions and an essential checklist, visit praxis.ets.org.
Registration is available online, by pone and by email.
Additional Information for Registration
- Name of Institution Attended: University of North Carolina Pembroke
- UNCP Code: 5534
- NC DPI Teacher Licensure: R7846
You will need to take the Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, which consist of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The registration codes for these tests are as follows:
- Combined Test: 5752
- Reading: 5713
- Writing: 5723
- Mathematics: 5733
In NC, passing scores for the Core Academic Skills for Educator tests are as follows:
- Composite Score: 468
- Reading: 156
- Writing: 162
- Mathematics: 150
Praxis Preparation Resources
- The UNCP Library makes resources available https://libguides.uncp.edu/TRL/PRAXIS
- Educational Testing Service (ETS) offers multiple test preparation materials – free as well as for purchase. You can explore those options via https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials
- ETS provides a free online test prep resource called Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/prep/praxis-core
- Teacherstestprep.com has free Praxis resources as well as resources available for purchase. With the creation of a free account, you will have access to free practice tests for Praxis Core subtests at https://www.teacherstestprep.com/
- Once you have explored these resources, identify the specific skills you would like to work on. Then, utilize the services available at UNC Pembroke:
- Students can sign up for Tutoring for Praxis core content online and on campus: https://www.uncp.edu/departments/center-student-success/academic-engagement/tutoring-program
- Students can sign up for assistance through Writing Center online and on campus: https://www.uncp.edu/departments/university-writing-center
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