This overview includes information to help you prepare for the Praxis Core® Academic Skills for Educators tests. You’ll find details about test format, subject areas, registration, scoring, and study resources.
Exam Background and Purpose
The Praxis Core® Academic Skills for Educators tests evaluate academic abilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. Admission into teacher preparation programs and state licensing organizations may include the use of Praxis Core test scores to meet some requirements.
Test Overview
Praxis Core includes three separate tests: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. You may be able to take the tests separately or as a combined test in one testing appointment, depending on your registration choice and testing requirements.
Costs and Payment Options
Praxis Core test fees depend on whether you register for individual tests or the combined test. Current ETS pricing lists individual Praxis Core tests at $90 each and the combined Core test at $150. Because fees may change, check the official Praxis registration site before scheduling your exam.
Registration/Times/Locations
Praxis Core registration can be done via your Praxis account. You will select the test or tests you need, choose whether to test at home if available or at a test center, select a date and time, and pay the testing fee.
Before registering, check your state or program requirements to make sure you are taking the correct Praxis test.
Test Day
At the time of the test, you should follow the directions given to you on the Praxis site. The testing policies vary according to whether you are taking your test online or at a test center.
Test Scores
Scores in the Praxis Core exam are available for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics sections individually. The minimum required scores to pass vary based on individual states or organizations awarding the license. If you fail one of the three sections, you don’t have to repeat all three of them.
Official score reports are posted in your Praxis account when they are available. Scores are also sent to the institutions or agencies you selected during registration.
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How Can I Prepare for the Praxis Core Test?
Preparing for Praxis Core is easier when you use the right study tools. With study guides, you can review your skills in reading, writing, and mathematics; with flashcards, you will be able to memorize necessary information; and with practice tests, you will have an idea of how your real Praxis test will be conducted. Below, you’ll find Praxis Core prep resources designed to help you study efficiently and build confidence before test day.
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