Praxis Testing

INDIANA TEACHER LICENSING TESTS

Effective May 10, 2012 

The following Praxis tests and codes are the correct tests for IPFW teacher candidates. The IPFW code is RA1336.  Registration and study materials for Praxis exams are at www.ets.org/praxis and at the College of Education and Public Policy, Neff Hall 243.

*Alternative Measures (One of the following):

• ACT with a score of at least 24
• SAT with a composite score of at least 1100 in Critical Reading and Math
• GRE with a composite score of at least 1100 in Verbal and Quantitative or 301 if taken after 8/1/11
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• PPST composite score of 527

**Note: Beginning 9-1-12, Social Studies majors must take individual content exams in each of their licensure areas.

Notes: 

1) An applicant who obtains at least the minimum acceptable score on an exam required during the time the applicant is enrolled in an approved program may use that score even if a different score or a different exam is required at the time of application for the license.

2) The Basic Skills (Praxis I) tests are required for admission into the Teacher Education programs.  You should take the PPST in your sophomore year!

3) The Specialty Area (Praxis II) tests are required for receiving your initial teaching license.  Successful completion of Specialty Area tests corresponds to your major area.  You should take the Specialty Test(s) prior to your student teaching semester!

4) Middle school tests are for the Rules 2002 Early Adolescent Generalist license; therefore, these tests may not be used for individuals licensed at the high school level. 

5) Teachers under Rules 2002 wishing to obtain an original license in Middle School core contents areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and/or Social Studies must take the Praxis II exam in each of the middle school areas they wish to become licensed.

6) If you have attempted and failed one or more portions of the Praxis I (PPST) you may utilize the FREE online tutorial study program known as PLATO by contacting the College of Education and Public Policy for a training session at 260-481-6449.

7) To register for a Praxis exam, register on-line through ETS at www.ets.org/praxis. If taking the test at IPFW, mark IPFW (1336) as your chosen testing site as well as a Score Report recipient. Computerized testing takes place in Testing Services at Kettler Hall 232, 260-481-4153. Hours of operation are T-F 8:30-5:00 and Sat. 8:00-12:30.

8) Teacher candidates applying just for the Preschool and Elementary: Primary school settings license may take either the 0022 Early Childhood Content Knowledge exam OR the 0011/5011 Elementary Education exam.

9) If taking the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test for the first time, you may register for the 5031 exam. This is four exams in one. You must pass all four sections. If you fail any sections of the exam, you may register to repeat any section individually.

10) You will be able to access your Praxis score reports online.  On-Line score reports are downloadable and available for 45 calendar days from the score reporting date.

Revised: 5/10/12   JFB