There are two kinds of PRAXIS tests: Praxis Core and Praxis II.
The Praxis Core Test is a new suite of three examinations given to candidates entering teacher preparation programs. It replaced the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills test (PPST) in fall 2013.
That Praxis I series is a collection of core exams for teachers. Exams in this series include many different topics such as Agriculture, Sociology, Health, Physical Education, Special Education, Mathematics, and many others. Each test varies in length and topic, but most of the tests last around two to three hours, and typicall have around 150 questions.
Praxis II Tests
Like other examinations in the Praxis series, Praxis II examinations are used for teacher assessment and licensure decisions by many states. There are more than 120 Praxis II examinations. The many Praxis II exams are divided into three primary categories: Subject Assessments, Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Tests, and Teaching Foundations Tests.
Praxis II examinations are typically a part of the state licensure process for new teachers, but requirements and passing scores vary greatly from state to state. Some states, such as Florida, appear to make no use whatsoever of Praxis examinations;some, such as Pennsylvania or Ohio, accept Praxis tests for certain purposes or subjects, but may not prefer or require them;and some states, such as Connecticut, require candidates to pass Praxis examinations to obtain teaching licensure.Candidates are encouraged to carefully review their own state's licensure requirements when determining which, if any, Praxis II examinations to take.
ETS provides historical score statistics for most of its examinations. For example, for the popular Elementary Education: Content Knowledge examination, out of 38,163 recent test takers, the median scaled score was 166 out of 200, versus a typical passing score of about 140-150.
The Praxis II exam series contains a number of exams that are designed to test teachers on the subject material they are testing for. If it's a test for teachers, there may also be questions on teaching practices. The testing time varies test to test, and ranges from around an hour to four hours. The tests are usually a mix of multiple choice questions, constructed-response, and essay questions.
List of current Praxis II subject tests:
Art: Content and Analysis Art: Content Knowledge American Sign Language Biology and General Science Biology: Content Essays Biology: Content Knowledge Braille Proficiency Business Education: Content Knowledge Chemistry: Short Word Essays Chemistry: Content Knowledge Chemistry, Physics and General Science Chinese (Mandarin): World Language Citizenship Education: Content Knowledge Communication Cooperative Education Driver Education Early Childhood: Content Essays Early Childhood Education Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge Economics Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Education of Young Children Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Elementary Education: Instructional Practice and Applications Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects English Language Arts: Content and Analysis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge English Language, Literature and Composition: Content and Analysis English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge English Language, Literature and Composition: Pedagogy English to Speakers of Other Languages Environmental Education Family and Consumer Sciences French: World Language Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge General Science: Content Essays General Science: Content Knowledge Geography German: World Language Gifted Education Government/Political Science Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge Health Education Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Journalism Latin Library Media Specialist Life Science: Pedagogy Marketing Education Mathematics: Content Knowledge Mathematics: Pedagogy Middle School: Content Knowledge Middle School English Language Arts Middle School Mathematics Middle School: Multiple Subjects Middle School Science Middle School Social Studies Music: Analysis Music: Concepts and Processes Music: Content and Instruction Music: Content Knowledge Physical Education: Content and Design Physical Education: Content Knowledge Physical Education: Movement Forms - Analysis and Design Physical Science: Content Knowledge Physical Science: Pedagogy Physics: Content Essays Physics: Content Knowledge Pre-Kindergarten Education Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5-9 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 Professional School Counselor Psychology Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary Reading Specialist Safety/Driver Education School Guidance and Counseling School Psychologist School Social Worker: Content Knowledge Social Sciences: Content Knowledge Social Studies: Content and Interpretation Social Studies: Content Knowledge Sociology Spanish: World Language Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Special Education: Early Childhood Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood Special Education: Teaching Speech to Students with Language Impairments Special Education: Teaching Students w/ Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbances Special Education: Teaching Students w/ Learning Disabilities Special Education: Teaching Students w/ Mental Retardation Special Education: Teaching Students w/ Visual Impairments Speech Communication: Content Knowledge Speech-Language Pathology Teaching Foundations: English Teaching Foundations: Mathematics Teaching Foundations: Multiple Subjects Teaching Foundations: Science Teaching Reading Teaching Reading: Elementary Education Technology Education Vocational General Knowledge World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge World Languages Pedagogy
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