What is the Pre-Professional Skills Test?

Learn about the Praxis Series tests

Pre-Professional Skills Tests

The Praxis Series tests are used by states as part of their teaching licensing certification process. Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test measures basic academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Official Praxis I test scores must be submitted before beginning a licensure program.

The Minnesota Board of Teaching requires licensure applicants to pass several standardized Praxis Series tests. These tests are offered several times a year and are taken after enrolling in a teacher education programs, but before being recommended for licensure. You are responsible for registering for and taking Praxis Series tests by the required deadlines.

You must pass the following tests to be recommended for teaching licensure:

• Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) for reading, writing, and mathematics. The tests must be completed prior to the first term of attendance. You can take these tests while you're still an undergraduate. The tests must be taken before you can be recommended for licensure.
  
  The test may be taken either by pencil/paper (PPST) or by computer (CBT). CBT is offered on campus at the University’s Computer-Based Testing Center, 9 Eddy Hall, 192 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis MN 55455; 612-624-5520).
  
  Each year Tests at a Glance and The Praxis Series Information and Registration Bulletin are printed by the Education Testing Service (ETS), publisher of the Praxis Series tests. These will answer many of your questions and help you review for the test. These publications are available on the ETS Praxis Series Web site and at Student Services (612-625-6501).
  
  Registration for the test by contacting ETS. You can choose the University as your testing site or another location more convenient for you.

The following tests must be taken before licensure program completion:

• Praxis II: Subject Assessments (see individual program requirements for required test).
• Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Tests. This test must be taken during the final term of the student teaching experience.

More information about the Minnesota teaching licensure application process will be presented during the M.Ed. program. Your instructors and adviser will assist you through the process.

August 2007