PRAXIS Test Series
There are two professional exams related to certification that you need to know about and pass.
PRAXIS I (PPST: Pre-Professional Skills Test)
The PRAXIS I is designed to measure basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. You must have passing scores for all three parts in order to apply to the program. The tests are available in two formats: paper-based or computer-based. Test scores should be submitted along with your application material or sent to UWM directly from Education Testing Services using recipient code 1473.
When should I take the PRAXIS I (PPST)? The PRAXIS I should be taken your freshmen year. If you are a transfer student, you should take the PRAXIS I as soon as you have declared a teaching certification major. Scores must be posted on your transcript at the time of application or the official score sheet must be submitted with your application.
How do I ensure my PRAXIS scores get posted on my transcript? A copy of your scores must be sent to UWM by Education Testing Services. Your scores will be sent only if you indicate UWM as a recipient using code 1473.
PRAXIS II (Subject Assessment Test)
The PRAXIS II measures knowledge of specific subjects that K-12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge. The PRAXIS II tests are only available in a paper-based format.
Is the PRAXIS II required?
Yes. Passing scores on the PRAXIS II must be reflected on your UWM transcript in order to be approved for student teaching. Students requesting a fall placement are cleared for student teaching in March. Students requesting a spring placement are cleared for student teaching in July. PRAXIS II scores must be on your transcript prior to March for a fall placement and July for a spring placement. Register to take the test early enough to allow for the possibility of retesting. This is not an easy test and does require preparation.
When should I take the PRAXIS II?
Early Childhood Students
The PRAXIS II should be taken within a couple of months after you receive notification that you have been admitted to the program. Register for the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge exam (test code 10014).
Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Students
The PRAXIS II should be taken no later than Block II. Register for the Middle School: Content Knowledge exam (test code 20146).
Early Adolescence through Adolescence Students
The PRAXIS II should be taken when the majority of your content courses have been completed. Register for the appropriate test based on your major:
- English Education Majors: English Language, Literature, Composition exam (test code 10041)Mathematics Education Majors: Mathematics Content Knowledge exam (test code 10061)
- Science Education Majors: General Science Content Knowledge exam (test code 10436)
- Social Students Majors: Social Studies Content Knowledge exam (test code 10081)
Early Childhood through Adolescence Students
The PRAXIS II should be taken when the majority of your content courses have been completed. Register for the appropriate test based on your major;
- English as a Second Language Majors: English to Speakers of Other Languages exam (test code 20360)
- World Language French Majors: French Content Knowledge (test code 20173)
- World Language German Majors: German Content Knowledge (test code 20181)
- World Language Spanish Majors: Spanish Content Knowledge (test code 10191)
The PRAXIS II is only offered as a paper-based test. Register
online using a credit card, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 12:00 a.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. through Sunday, 10 p.m.
How do I ensure my PRAXIS scores get posted on my transcript?
A copy of your scores must be sent to UWM by Educational Testing Services. Your scores will be sent only if you indicate UWM as a score recipient at the time your register. The code for UWM is 1473.
