The Praxis I test measures basic academic skills. The Praxis II test measures general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills.

Praxis IPre-Professionals Skills Assessment (PPST) is designed to measure basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. The reading, writing and mathematics assessments are available in a paper-based or computer based format.

The PRAXIS I should be taken about six months prior to applying for admission to the Department of Exceptional Education. Passing scores on all three sections must be reflected on your UWM transcript in order to be considered for admission to some of the Exceptional Education programs.

Passing scores are: Reading: 175 or higher
Writing: 174 or higher
Math: 173 or higher

If you have difficulty passing any portion of the Praxis I, please contact your advisor prior to taking the test a third time.

Praxis IIThis is a subject assessment test the measures knowledge of educators in specific subjects for the K-12 setting. As well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.

The PRAXIS II should be taken about the end of Spring I or six months prior to student teaching semester of your professional course sequence. Passing scores must be reflected on your UWM transcript in order to be approved for student teaching.

Test Codes and Passing Scores

Major	Test Code	Test Name	Passing Score
Early Childhood (Regular and Special Education)	10014	Elementary Education: Content Knowledge	147
Special Education	20146	Middle School: Content Knowledge	146

NOTE: There is no test for Bilingual, American Sign Language, or Italian education.

To RegisterComputer-Based test: (Praxis I only):To schedule a test date and time call Prometric Candidate Services at 1-800-853-6773 or 1-443-751-4859. If you live in the Milwaukee or Madison area, you may schedule a test date and time by contacting Thomson Prometric at 262-796-0836 (Brookfield) or 608-231-6275 (Madison).

You can also check your local phone book for a Sylvan Learning Center in your area or go to: http://www.sylvan.net

Paper-Based test:Register online at www.ets.org

Transcript:

After taking the test the passing scores of all three sections must be reflected on your UWM transcript. To ensure your scores are posted on your transcript you will need this code: RA1473

PreparationFor more information about the PRAXIS: https://www.ets.org or 1-800-772-9476

The School of Education offers free PRAXIS preparation and workshops in the Education Resource Center. The Educational Resource Center is located in Enderis Hall rm290.

For further information about the Resource Center contact:
Janine Mcllheran
414-229-3326
janinem2@uwm.edu

PRAXIS Test-taking Support Network of Wisconsin at: http://wisconsinpraxisnetwork.blogspot.com


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