The PRAXIS Series I & II

New information from the Indiana Department of Education, as of August 24, 2012:  Praxis I will continue to be the required basic skills assessment through August 31, 2013.  Candidates may take Praxis II until August 31, 2013.

The School of Education at IU Kokomo requires successful passage of two parts of the PRAXIS Series: PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Each portion is described below. PRAXIS I, or an acceptable alternative (see an academic advisor), must be met successfully prior to formal admission into a Teacher Education Program. PRAXIS II exams are specific to the intended licensure area(s). The appropriate exam(s) must be met successfully prior to student teaching.

Very important information is contained in The PRAXIS Series Information Bulletin 2012-13. For example, there is a procedure to request testing accommodations thru Disability Services and a process to obtain a fee waiver. It is highly recommended that you print a copy and read thoroughly. Only a brief summary of PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II is included on this page.

PRAXIS I

PRAXIS I, a series of tests, also known as the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST), measure basic academic skills. There are three portions: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Candidates for the Teacher Education Program must meet the qualifying score for each test prior to formal admission into the Teacher Education Program (TEP). The qualifying score is established by the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development.

Paper and Pencil Version	Test Code	Qualifying Score
PPST Reading	10710	176
PPST Writing	20720	172
PPST Mathematics	10730	175
Computer Version	Test Code	Qualifying Score
PPST Reading	5710	176
PPST Writing	5720	172
PPST Mathematics	5730	175

The paper and pencil version is scheduled on specific Saturdays at specific sites. For a complete list of test descriptions, test dates, test sites, deadlines, fee charges, fee payments, and test registration, access: The Praxis Series.

IU Kokomo Test Site Number	3326
Code IU Kokomo to Receive Score Report	1337

The computer version is offered at designated sites. You may call the test site to register. A complete listing of United States computer test sites is available on-line. However, most IU Kokomo students simply call the preferred Indiana location to arrange an appointment to take the exam(s). You complete a form and pay fees as directed. Be sure to code IU Kokomo (#1337) to receive a score report. The tests are scheduled Monday thru Saturday. NOTE: You are not limited to a specific day if you complete the exams on computer. You arrange a time with the Test Site that works in your schedule.

INDIANA LOCATIONS
BLOOMINGTON	812-856-0684
EVANSVILLE	812-479-6855
FORT WAYNE	260-481-4153
INDIANAPOLIS	317-257-7546
INDIANAPOLIS	317-486-4541
LAFAYETTE	765-447-0626
MERRILLVILLE	219-769-2916
MISHAWAKA	574-254-0406
MUNCIE	765-285-1279

ETS has prepared various test preparation materials. Some materials are available free. Access this site to print a free study guide:

PRAXIS II

The PRAXIS II exams measures general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills. Each TEP teacher candidate must pass successfully the required exam(s) for licensure prior to student teaching.. The qualifying score is established by the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development. PRAXIS II is not offered on the IU Kokomo campus. For a complete list of test descriptions, test dates, test sites, deadlines, fee charges, fee payments, and test registration, access: The Praxis Series.

Student Teaching Eligibility -- PRAXIS II Exam Completion Date

A passing score on the PRAXIS II test(s) is one of the requirements for a student to be eligible to student teach.  Teacher candidates planning to student teach in the Spring Semester must have passed Praxis II and have score(s) verified by December 15 and for Fall Semester by July 20. For this policy and all other student teaching policies, refer to the Field Experience and Student Teaching Handbook.  Please check the Praxis Web site (www.ets.org/praxis) for exam dates/locations and all other information pertaining to Praxis exams.

Information from the Indiana Department of Education, as of September 11, 2012:

Elementary Generalist:

Candidates may take either 0300 and 0011/5011 or 5031 as long as passing scores are achieved by December 31, 2012.

Social Studies (Secondary):  Candidates may take 0081 Social Studies Content Knowledge or one or more of the six separate content assessments as long as a passing score is achieved by December 31, 2012.

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Code IU Kokomo to Receive Score Report	1337
PRAXIS II: SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS	TEST CODES	QUALIFYING SCORE PRIOR TO 9/1/11	QUALIFYING SCORE NEEDED AS OF 9/1/11
K-6 (two exams--may take through 12/31/12)
Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	0011	165	165
Reading Specialist	0300	370	170
K-6 Elementary Education:  Multiple Subjects	5031		Must pass all four subjects
Reading and Language Arts (5032)			165
Mathematics (5033)			164
Social Studies (5034)			155
Science (5035)			159
5-12 (One exam for each area of licensure)
Art: Content Knowledge	0133	149 (10133)	159 (10133)
Biology: Content Knowledge	0235	154	157
Chemistry: Content Knowledge	0245	151
Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge	0571	150	155
English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge	0041	153	160
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (graphing calculator required)	0061	136
Physics: Content Knowledge	0265	149
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (may take through 12/13/12.	10081	147	156
Early Adolescent Generalist 5-9 (Select two of the following)
Middle School: English Language Arts	0049	152	163
Middle School: Mathematics	0069	156
Middle School: Science	0439	137	148
Middle School: Social Studies	0089	153	156

ETS has prepared various test preparation materials. Some are available free. Access this site to print a free study guide:

PRAXIS II Test Preparation 

For More information

On Praxis I or meeting an alternative, please contact your academic advisor.

On Parxis II, please contact the License Advisor, Mr. D. Andrew (Andy) Robertson.