About the Praxis® Tests
The Praxis® tests measure teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills. The tests are used for licensing and certification processes and include:
- Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) – These tests measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. They were designed to provide comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs. See Praxis Core information. Mometrix, provided by the UK Libraries, is an online resource to assist candidates in building the reading, writing and mathematics skills they need to succeed on the Praxis® Core tests and to help prepare for them for the classroom. See below for more information on accessing study materials from Mometrix.
- Praxis® Subject Assessments – These tests measure subject-specific content knowledge, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills, that you need for beginning teaching. See Praxis Subject Assessments information.
State Testing Requirements
Each state and licensing organization determines its own certification and Praxis passing score requirements. For more information about certification requirements, visit the state requirements section.
Praxis Information
Praxis Testing Home Page: http://www.ets.org/praxis
Preparation Materials for Purchase: https://store.ets.org/store/ets/DisplayHomePage/
Registration, Test Dates and Centers: https://www.ets.org/praxis/register/?WT.ac=praxishome_praxisregister_180911
On Test Day Information: http://www.ets.org/praxis/test_day/?WT.ac=praxishome_praxistestday_180911
At Home Testing (And COVID19 Testing Updates): https://www.ets.org/s/cv/praxis/at-home/
Resources for test takers with disabilities: https://www.ets.org/disabilities/
Introducing Mometrix for Praxis Prep
This online test prep resource is now available free to all UK students! Mometrix will help you build the skills needed to succeed on any Praxis® test. Mometrix offers flashcards, practice tests with answer explanations, and a guidebook of tips and tricks for every Praxis test required for any certification.
Once you login using your link blue, you can:
- Take a practice test to better understand your strengths and weaknesses.
- Practice with sample questions and receive feedback about how to approach particular question types.
- Take full-length practice tests and get an authentic score on a scale of 100–200.
Get Started with Mometrix today: https://libguides.uky.edu/PraxisPrep.