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Exam Preparation Resources

In order to get your teaching license, you're going to need to pass at least one Praxis exam.

Which Praxis exam(s) you take will depend on a number of factors:

  • Where do you want to teach?
  • Which age group do you want to teach?
  • What subject(s) do you want to teach?

Once you know which exam(s) you need to take, your next step will be to locate your nearest testing center, choose a date, and register.

Finally, you'll need to prepare for your exam(s).

Explore this LibGuide to find information about requirements and resources designed to help you prepare for your Praxis exam(s).

Certification Requirements

Overview of Tennessee Testing Requirements

  • Prior to initial licensure in Tennessee, applicants may be required to submit qualifying scores on the professional assessments required by Tennessee State Board of Education Policy 5.105: Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators.
  • Those applying through an out-of-state pathway, and in-state applicants seeking an endorsement in Speech Communication 6–12 and/or Gifted Education Pre-K–12, may be required to submit qualifying scores on the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Praxis test and the specialty area assessment(s) required for the endorsement area(s) sought, prior to initial licensure issuance.
  • Prior to entering an educator preparation program, educator candidates may be required to take the Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests to demonstrate their qualifications. The Core tests are not required for licensure.
  • The state of Tennessee accepts the Algebra I (5162), the Mathematics (5165) and the Middle School Mathematics (5164) Praxis assessments as supplemental assessments that can be used to meet the Algebra I employment standard. Additional requirements for the Algebra I employment standard can be found on the Tennessee Department of Education's website.

Important information

  • ETS discontinued paper-delivered testing; however, Praxis tests will continue to be available in a paper-delivered format as required for ADA accommodations. All scores for previously administered paper-delivered tests are reportable for 10 years from the date the test was taken. To satisfy licensure requirements in Tennessee, scores must be no more than 5 years old and the assessment and the test code must be those currently required in Tennessee.
  • Tennessee requires a full and correct Social Security number (SSN) in order to receive score reports and process educator certification applications. ETS does not require SSNs for its own purposes but will submit it to Tennessee with assessment results. Failure to provide an SSN will delay processing of licensure applications.

Score reporting

  • If you test in Tennessee at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Tennessee, your score report will be sent automatically to the Tennessee Department of Education.
  • If you test outside Tennessee or your Praxis profile address is not in Tennessee, your scores are not automatically sent to the Tennessee Department of Education. To have your scores sent to the Tennessee Department of Education, you must select the Tennessee Department of Education (state code 8190) as a score recipient when you register.
  • For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Tennessee Department of Education (state code 8190) with each additional score report request.

Exemption from testing

Candidates for licensure in the following areas are required to complete the appropriate specialty area assessments only and are not required to take the PLT assessment:

  • School Counselor PreK–12
  • School Psychologist PreK–12
  • School Social Worker PreK–12
  • Speech/Language Pathology PreK–12

For further information on assessment requirements, contact the Office of Educator Licensing and Preparation.

In Tennessee, you must take the assessments required for each area of licensure and endorsement sought. Tennessee does not accept other states' tests.

ETS. (2023, July 21). Tennessee Certification. The Praxis Tests. https://www.ets.org/praxis/tn/test-takers/plan-your-test/certification.html

Overview of Kentucky Testing Requirements

How to qualify for certification

For initial certification in Kentucky, all candidates must:

Important information

  • Not all tests are offered on each administration date. Please plan ahead by checking Test Centers and Dates.
  • ETS discontinued paper-delivered testing; however, Praxis tests will continue to be available in a paper-delivered format as required for ADA accommodations. All scores for previously administered paper-delivered tests are reportable for 10 years from the date the test was taken.
  • Kentucky requires your name, address, date of birth and Social Security number (SSN) to process educator certification paperwork. ETS does not require your SSN for its own purposes, but if provided will submit your information to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KYEPSB) with your test results. Failure to provide the information requested above could delay processing of your certification application.
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) are not required to take the Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354) or Speech-Language Pathology (5331) assessments for Kentucky educator certification. Please contact the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board for additional information on SLPA educator certification requirements.

Score reporting

  • If you test in Kentucky at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Kentucky, your score report will be sent automatically to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
  • If you test outside Kentucky or your Praxis profile address is not in Kentucky, your scores are NOT automatically sent to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. To have your scores sent to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, you must select the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (state code 7283) as a score recipient when you register.
  • For all methods of testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (state code 7283) with each additional score report request.

Who must take the tests?

Most educator candidates or those wishing to become certified in Kentucky must take the Praxis tests. If you are an Industrial Education candidate, see the examination prerequisites for occupation-based career and technical education educators or contact KYEPSB.

Note: A passing score on a test, as required at the time you take the test, shall be valid for the purpose of applying for certification for 5 years from the test administration date.

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Requirements

Prior to entering an educator preparation program at your college or university, you are required to take the Praxis Core tests to demonstrate your qualifications. See the Test Requirements page to view passing score requirements.

Praxis Subject Assessments

Traditional certification route

Individuals who have completed a traditional educator preparation program must successfully complete the required Praxis Subject Assessments as part of the educator certification process.

Alternative certification routes

Visit the Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board for alternative route assessment requirements.

ETS. (2023, July 21). Kentucky Certification. The Praxis Tests. https://www.ets.org/praxis/ky/test-takers/plan-your-test/certification.html

Overview of Virginia Testing Requirements

How to qualify for licensure

Individuals interested in applying for initial licensure in Virginia, must earn a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and should review the following documents for more specific details regarding Virginia's licensure process and procedures:

Find further online licensure assistance at the Teach Virginia website, which includes details on obtaining or renewing a license, applications, assessments, endorsements and routes to licensure.

Score reporting

  • If you test in Virginia at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Virginia, your score report will be sent automatically to the Virginia Department of Education.
  • If you test outside Virginia or your Praxis profile address is not in Virginia, your scores are not automatically sent to the Virginia Department of Education. To have your scores sent to the Virginia Department of Education, you must select the Virginia Department of Education (state code 8425) as a score recipient when you register.
  • For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Virginia Department of Education (state code 8425) with each additional score report request.
  • Even though your scores are electronically submitted, Virginia requests that applicants for licenses submit a copy of all official score reports because scores may not be loaded due to discrepancies in identifying information.

Important information

  • ETS discontinued paper-delivered testing; however, Praxis tests will continue to be available in a paper-delivered format as required for ADA accommodations. All scores for previously administered paper-delivered tests are reportable for 10 years from the date the test was taken.

Who must take the tests?

The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests are accepted for entry assessment to Virginia approved programs of educator preparation.

Prior to licensure, you must achieve passing scores on other Virginia Board of Education-approved professional teachers' assessments.

Praxis Subject Assessments are required for specific licensure and endorsement areas.

Alternate route program

Learn more about the Virginia Career Switcher Alternative Route to Licensure Program, including the application process and required tests.

To view more information on alternative routes to licensure, visit the Virginia Department of Education Division of Teacher Education & Licensure website.

ETS. (2023, July 21). Virginia Certification. The Praxis Tests. https://www.ets.org/praxis/va/test-takers/plan-your-test/certification.html

Plan to teach in a state other than Tennessee, Kentucky, or Virginia?

Search for your state on the official Praxis website for more information.

Register for Your Praxis Exam

Where to Take Your Praxis Test

With two convenient options for testing, you can choose the one that’s best for you.

Option 1: Test at home

The Praxis tests at home are offered 7 days a week. You can test at home if:

Schedule an at-home test here.

Option 2: Test at a test center

The Praxis tests are administered at an international network of test centers2 that include Prometric® test centers, universities and other locations.

Find your nearest test center here.

ETS. (2023, July 21). Tennessee Certification. The Praxis Tests. https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/where-to-test.html

Endorsement Requirements

Tennessee Assessment Requirements

Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. For test prep materials, click the test title. Once you know which tests you should take, schedule your test.

Unless it’s specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, you can’t use a calculator on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).

Score reporting

  • If you test in Tennessee at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Tennessee, your score report will be sent automatically to the Tennessee Department of Education.
  • If you test outside Tennessee or your Praxis profile address is not in Tennessee, your scores are not automatically sent to the Tennessee Department of Education. To have your scores sent to the Tennessee Department of Education, you must select the Tennessee Department of Education (state code 8190) as a score recipient when you register.
  • For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Tennessee Department of Education (state code 8190) with each additional score report request.

Principles of Learning and Teaching

A pedagogical knowledge assessment may be required for individuals applying through an out-of-state pathway on the basis of completion of an approved out-of-state educator preparation program, as well as for occupational licensure applicants. Please review the Tennessee State Board of Education Policy 5.105: Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators to determine the assessment requirements for the licensure and endorsement area sought.

Certification Type

Test Name

Test Code

Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood 5621 157
Grades K-6 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 5622 160
Grades 5-9 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5-9 5623 160
Grades 7-12 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 5624 157

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Tests

Praxis Core tests measure reading, writing, and mathematics skills as well as the content knowledge of those entering teacher preparation programs. Educators determined that regardless of content or grade level, these skills are vital for all prospective teachers. Praxis Core includes objective response questions like single-selection selected responses, multiple-selection selected responses, and numeric-entry questions. The Writing test also includes two essays.

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score
Admission to an Educator Preparation Program Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading 5713 156
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing 5723 162
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics 5733 150

Content Knowledge Assessments for Specific Endorsement Areas

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Elementary

Education K-5

 Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects 5001 *
       Reading and Language Arts Subtest 5002 157
       Mathematics Subtest 5003 157
       Social Studies Subtest 5004 155
       Science Subtest 5005 159
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159

*To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test, you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

*American Sign

Language 6-12

 ASL Proficiency Interview 0634 3 + (170)

*All qualifying assessments for this endorsement are outlined in Policy 5.105: Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators.

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Biology 6-12

 Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 148
OR
Biology 5236 154
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Chemistry 6-12

 Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 152
OR
Chemistry 5246 146
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Chinese 6-12

 Chinese (Mandarin): World Language 5665 164
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Earth Science 6-12

 Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 150
OR
Earth and Space Sciences 5572 154
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Economics 6-12

 Economics 5911 150
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

English 6-12

 English Language Arts: Content Knowledge 5038 167
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

French 6-12

 French: World Language 5174 160
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Geography 6-12

 Geography 5921 149
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

German 6-12

 German: World Language 5183 163
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Government 6-12

 Government/Political Science 5931 149
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

History 6-12

 World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge 5941 157
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Latin 6-12

 Latin 5601 148
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Mathematics 6-12

 Mathematics 5165 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Physics 6-12

 Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 144
OR
Physics 5266 145
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Psychology 9-12

 Psychology 5391 154
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Sociology 9-12

 Sociology 5952 154
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Spanish 6-12

 Spanish: World Language 5195 163
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Speech Communication 6-12

 Speech Communication: Content Knowledge 5221 144

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Comprehensive K-12

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications 5545 158
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Hearing PreK-12

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
AND
Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students 5272 160
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Interventionist K-8

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications 5543 158
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Interventionist 6-12

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications 5543 158
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Preschool Early

Childhood Education

PreK-3

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
AND
Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood 5691 159
AND
Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention 5692 159
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Speech Language

Pathologist PreK-12

 Speech-Language Pathology 5331 162
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Vision PreK-12

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
AND
Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments 5282 163
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159

 

For information on Tennessee's requirements for other teacher licensures and endorsements, visit the Praxis website.

ETS. (2023, July 24). Tennessee Licensure Requirements. The Praxis Tests. https://www.ets.org/praxis/tn/test-takers/plan-your-test/licensure-requirements.html#accordion-0cc7b5d7e8-item-69f52cedef

Kentucky Test Requirements

Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. For test prep materials, click the test title. Once you know which tests you should take, schedule your test.

Unless it’s specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, you can’t use a calculator on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).

 

Tests are given by appointment. Find test centers near you. Not all tests are offered continuously. Please plan ahead.

Score reporting

  • If you test in Kentucky at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Kentucky, your score report will be sent automatically to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
  • If you test outside Kentucky or your Praxis profile address is not in Kentucky, your scores are NOT automatically sent to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. To have your scores sent to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, you must select the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (state code 7283) as a score recipient when you register.
  • For all methods of testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (state code 7283) with each additional score report request.

Educator Preparation Entry Assessment

Passing scores on the prior version of the Core Academic Skills for Educators (5712, 5722, 5732) will be accepted as long as the tests were taken on or before August 31, 2020.

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Entrance into an Educator Preparation Program

 Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading 5713 150
AND
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing 5723 158
AND
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics 5733 144

GRE® General Test

In lieu of the Core Academic Skills for Educators exams, the educator preparation provider (EPP) may allow one of the GRE® tests listed below for admission to an initial certification program at the graduate level. Candidates should check with the EPP regarding admissions policies (16 KAR 5:020. Standards for admission to educator preparation (PDF)).

The applicant is responsible for providing official GRE test scores to the EPP.

  • Verbal Reasoning: 150
  • Quantitative Reasoning: 143
  • Analytical Writing: 4.0

Tests required for specific licensure areas

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Elementary

Education P-5

 Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects 5001 *
       Reading and Language Arts Subtest 5002 151
       Mathematics Subtest 5003 148
       Social Studies Subtest 5004 148
       Science Subtest 5005 152
AND
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 5622 155

*To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test, you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Biology (8-12)

 Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 142
OR
Biology 5236 154
AND
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 5624 155
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Chemistry (8-12)

 Chemistry : Content Knowledge 5245 142
OR
Chemistry 5246 142
AND
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 5624 155
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Earth Science (8-12)

 Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 142
OR
Earth and Space Sciences 5572 154
AND
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 5624 155
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

English (8-12)

 English Language Arts: Content and Analysis 5039 164
AND
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 5624 155
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Mathematics (8-12)

 Mathematics 5165 152
AND
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 5624 155
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Physics (8-12)

 Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 128
OR
Physics 5266 145
AND
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 5624

155

 
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Social Studies (8-12)

 Social Studies: Content and Interpretation 5086 148
AND
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 5624 155

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Communication

Disorders (P-12)*

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 147
OR
Special Education: Foundational Knowledge 5355 145
AND
Speech-Language Pathology 5331 157

*These tests are not for SLPA educator certification.

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Hearing Impaired 

(P-12)

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 147
OR
Special Education: Foundational Knowledge 5355 145
AND
Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students 5272 155
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Hearing Impaired

with Sign Proficiency 

(P-12)

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 147
OR
Special Education: Foundational Knowledge 5355 145
AND
Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students 527 157
AND
ASL Proficiency Interview 0634 3 + (170)
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Learning and

Behavior Disorders

(P-12)*

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications 5543 154
OR
Special Education: Foundational Knowledge 5355 145

*For another option of assessment for this certificate, see 16 KAR 6:010 (PDF).

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Moderate and

Severe Disabilities

(P-12)*

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications 5545 154
OR
Special Education: Severe to Profound 5547 156

*For another option of assessment for this certificate, see 16 KAR 6:010 (PDF).

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Visually Impaired

(P-12)

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 147
OR
Special Education: Foundational Knowledge 5355 145
AND
Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments 5282 158
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Hearing PreK-12

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
AND
Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students 5272 160
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Hearing Impaired (P-12)

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 147
OR
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Interventionist 6-12

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications 5543 158
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Preschool Early

Childhood Education

PreK-3

 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 5354 151
AND
Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood 5691 159
AND
Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention 5692 159
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Special Education/

Speech Language

Pathologist PreK-12

 Speech-Language Pathology 5331 162

 

For information on Kentucky's requirements for other teacher licensures and endorsements, visit the Praxis website.

ETS. (2023, July 24). Kentucky Licensure Requirements. The Praxis Tests. https://www.ets.org/praxis/ky/test-takers/plan-your-test/licensure-requirements.html

Virginia Test Requirements

Find your certification area below to determine which test(s) you need to take. For test prep materials, click the test title. Once you know which tests you should take, schedule your test.

Unless it’s specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, you can’t use a calculator on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).

 

For other state-approved licensing tests, visit the Virginia Division of Teacher Education & Licensure website.

Score reporting

  • If you test in Virginia at a test center or at home, and your Praxis profile address is in Virginia, your score report will be sent automatically to the Virginia Department of Education.
  • If you test outside Virginia or your Praxis profile address is not in Virginia, your scores are not automatically sent to the Virginia Department of Education. To have your scores sent to the Virginia Department of Education, you must select the Virginia Department of Education (state code 8425) as a score recipient when you register.
  • For all methods of Praxis testing, to request additional score reports you must select the Virginia Department of Education (state code 8425) with each additional score report request.

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Early/Primary

Education PreK-3

 Teaching Reading 5205 159
AND
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects 5001 *
       Reading and Language Arts Subtest 5002 157
       Mathematics Subtest 5003 157
       Social Studies Subtest 5004 155
       Science Subtest 5005 159

*To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test, you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Elementary

Education PreK-6

 Teaching Reading 5205 159
AND
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects 5001 *
       Reading and Language Arts Subtest 5002 157
       Mathematics Subtest 5003 157
       Social Studies Subtest 5004 155
       Science Subtest 5005 159

*To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test, you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score
Biology Biology: Content Knowledge 5235 155

Business Information

and Technology

 Business Education: Content Knowledge 5101 157
Chemistry Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5245 153
Computer Science Computer Science 5652 142
Earth Science Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge 5571 156
English English Language Arts: Content Knowledge 5038 167

Family and

Consumer Sciences

 Family and Consumer Sciences 5122 153

History and

Social Sciences

 Social Studies: Content Knowledge 5081 161
Marketing Education Marketing Education 5561 147
Mathematics Mathematics 5165 159

Mathematics

- Algebra I (add on

endorsement)

 Algebra I 5162 148
Physics Physics: Content Knowledge 5265 147
Technology Education Technology Education 5051 162

 

Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

General Curriculum

 Reading Specialist 5302 157
AND
Teaching Reading: Elementary 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Hearing Impairments

 Reading Specialist 5302 157
AND
Teaching Reading 5205 159
Certification Type Test Name Test Code Qualifying Score

Visual Impairments

 Reading Specialist 5302 157
AND
Teaching Reading 5205 159
AND
Braille Proficiency 0633 157

 

For information on Virginia's requirements for other teacher licensures and endorsements, visit the Praxis website.

ETS. (2023, July 24). Virginia Licensure Requirements. The Praxis Tests. https://www.ets.org/praxis/va/test-takers/plan-your-test/licensure-requirements.html#accordion-478c431dec-item-e03cd8ebf3

Plan to teach in a state other than Tennessee, Kentucky, or Virginia?

Search for your state on the official Praxis website for more information.

Study for Your Praxis Exam

  • ETS provides free study materials for all of its Praxis tests. This includes strategies and tips, videos and webinars, and practice test questions.
  • Another resource for free Praxis study materials is Study.com. Just sign up for an account to begin prepping.
  • There are also many Praxis study guides and practice tests available at the library. Check out the links below to see some of what we have.

1001 Praxis Core Practice Questions for Dummies with Online Practice ebook               Praxis II Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge Practice Questions               McGraw-Hill's Praxis I and II Exam ebook

And many more!