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Praxis Series Overview
The Praxis Series is an Educational Testing Service (ETS) program that provides tests and other services for states to use as part of their teacher certification process. The Praxis Series assessments are also used by colleges and universities to qualify individuals for entry into teacher education programs. A number of professional associations and organizations also use these tests.

Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessments are desired to be taken early in your college career to measure your reading, writing, and mathematical skills. The Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics are available in two formats, each measuring the basic academic skills vital to all teacher candidates. Many states and institutions accept scores based on either format.

• The paper-based tests in Reading and Mathematics are multiple-choice tests. The Writing test includes both multiple-choice and essay sections.
• The computer-based tests in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing contain computer-delivered questions that require selecting single responses or highlighting information. The Writing test includes an essay section. Each testing session is two hours to allow sufficient time for tutorials on computer use, the test itself, and the collection of background information , for score reporting.

Praxis II: Subject Assessments measure your knowledge of the subjects you will teach.

The Praxis II: Subject Assessments include:

• Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Tests. These assessments measure your general and subject-specific pedagogical skills and knowledge.
  ( It is suggested that Praxis II examinations be taken during the seventh semester or immediately prior to student teaching. )

About Tests at a Glance
Tests at a Glance are available from ETS to help you prepare for Praxis I and Praxis II assessments. The main purpose of the Tests at a Glance is to familiarize you with the structure and content of the test(s) you will take. You'll find detailed test desctiptions and sample questions with answers and explanations, tips on test preparation and test-taking strategies, and background information about test development, and more.

Your review of the appropriate Tests at a Glance is an important step in your exam preparation. Review and download Tests at a Glance information instantly, including sample questions, from The Praxis Series Web site at www.ets.org/praxis.

Registration bulletins for Praxis I and II testings are available outside Room W-314 in the Olmsted Building