I just took the PRAXIS II, and I'm waiting for my scores...cross your fingers for me 'cause this'll determine whether or not I get to go to grad school!

My boyfriend just took the Praxis I a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, at Cornell, you are required to take it in order to get into the ed department, and we also require some of the highest scores in the state.

I had to take all parts of the Praxis to graduate from college in Louisiana as a certified teacher!!

Praxis I was super simple. Aced that.

Praxis II was simple to me as well. I had to take Secondary Social Studies interpretation of materials and content knowledge. Also the the Professional Development part for Secondary. I never had to take either part over and never studied. However out of the 42 people who did student teaching with me only 42 passed the requirments. I Just think some people are not test takers.

When I relocated to Texas I had to take the Excet in Social Studies composite and Professional part passed both of those first time around but it was harder than praxis to me.

Praxis I was a breeze!! Could have done that in my sleep.

Praxis II :mad: :mad: :mad: Don't make me go there!!! I've got some serious issues re those two Special Ed tests.

It doesn't sound as though anyone is from Pennsylvannia, or the requirements for Praxis and such are different from school to school but I am almost postive they are standardized.

We have to the Praxis 1 after we have been accepted into the program usually the summer before your sophmore year (give you time to fail and retake before absolutley needed it THANKGOD I PASSED). Then inorder to continue in the major and take your PDS courses (Profossional Development school) where you teach in a classroom and take ridiculous course load of classes you must take your Praxis II and pass if you take them and fail you will not be able to continue in those classes until you have produced passing scores. It sucks because by the time you PDS you have no other classes left the following semester you will student teach and then take your PRAXIS III so that you can be teacher certified.

This test is crazy thank God I Passed them. I know people who have failed and had to leave school b/c all they needed to do was student teach and they had to graduated a semester late because they had no other classes to take

So I got word about a month ago that at least in the state of NC, if you got at least an 1100 on your SATs you don't have to take the Praxis 1 (the waste of time Praxis) anymore. Too bad this rule wasn't around when I actually took it.

One of my daughters is going back to college to get a Master's of Art in Teaching/alternative certification in science. I am certified in biology (as well as Spanish) but have no idea what the science Praxis is like these days. I'm sure it has changed. Has anyone taken that?

Has anyone taken the Admin/Superv portion? I'm preparing for that one. I only took all the necessary parts of the NTE (pre-PRAXIS days) once. I'm hoping for the same results this time.


The scores for LA will change 06/06. I'm trying to take the test by May.

Depends on which one is required by your state. I took 4 of them to be certified in NJ, but they might not be the same ones that are required for where your daughter wants to teach.

In order to get a feel for the test, I took some of the free practice tests that are on the Praxis website.

I cannot believe I am reposting in this thread. But, here goes...

I'm considering moving to Hawai'i, where I would like to teach. I've checked out their requirements and I need to take YET MORE PRAXIS TEST!! AHHH!!!!!!!!

First, I need to take one giant step backwards and take the Praxis I.
Second, I need to take Life Science Pedagogy.
Third, I need to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching (7-12).

When all is said and done, I will have taken 9 Praxis tests. That makes me very :( .

Anyway, has anyone taken the PLT 7-12 or the Praxis 1? Thoughts? Should I buy a study guide or anything?

The Praxis I is made up of 3 sections..reading, math, and writing. I know here in Ohio you can take the tests at like a Sylivan/Huntington Learning Center on a computer. When you are done they can tell you right away if you have passed the math and reading parts. You still have to wait on the writing though. I would definately look into that if you are interested because it was a relief to know 2 out of the 3 scores right away. Basically, Praxis I is just like the ACT; basic math skills, basic reading comprehension, and writing from a prompt. I hope this helps.:)

So I am going through the process of getting certified in TX right now, where you don't have to take the PRAXIS. Most likely in the next 5 years or so I will be moving back to Missouri. So my question is: Since I've never taken any of the PRAXIS tests, do I have to take PRAXIS I and others? I'm new to this whole teaching thing and since Texas is its own country everthing seems much different here than any where else!

Thanks!

I meant to post this earlier...

....but...

...I PASSED ALL THREE OF MY PRAXIS TESTS!!

Due to I'm Middle Childhood, I got the pleasure to take 3 tests, one for Language Arts, one for Social Studies and the PLT 5-9. Thankfully my test scores were all high enough that I can go like, anywhere I want :D

depends on what the state requires, and if other states have reciprocity with other states.

congrats!
i just took the praxis 1 for another state's requirements, and passed with flying colors!!!! i'm going for the gold medal of most praxis tests ever taken


onto the Life Science Pedagogy!

So I finally broke down and registered for the reading and writing parts for the Praxis 1. I'm taking it in Jan. I applied for an alternative certification program here in Texas(Region 10) but I didn't get in. So on to plan B :D

i just signed up to take the praxis II in january.
social studies content and pedagogy...

not looking forward to the 7.30 test over an hour away from my house...

Most people don't have much of a problem with the content-area tests (mine wasn't bad). You hear a lot about how hellish the PLT is, but don't believe it--that test is a joke. If you've paid attention in your methods class, you'll be more than fine.

I'll be taking the School Guidance and Counseling section in March, and from what I've heard from the people in my program is that it is a breeze :)

Took the test last weekend. Now, I get to take the math part:p I'm going to sign up the for computer-based math part soon

Has anyone taken the Special Education: Knowledge Based Principles test? I am signing up for that one to take in March and I would just like to know how in depth it went with NCLB and IDEA/IDIEA, etc.

I have to say that I'm glad Arizona doesn't do the PRAXIS. We have our own retarded state tests.

(I say retarded because passing a test doesn't mean you are going to be a good teacher. Taking all the coursework doesn't mean your going to be a good teacher. I just think it's stupid that we, as education majors, spend all that time and money on schooling but yet it's not 'GOOD ENOUGH' to teach children until you take and pass the state tests. Lame!)

My best friend failed the PRAXIS the first time she took it. She failed the subject knowledge part (I think). I was with her in NC when she got the scores and she was absolutely devastated. I just held her hand, rubbed her back while she cried. What sucked is that she had to take the whole darn thing over again. In Arizona if you pass the professional and fail the subject you just have to take what you failed over again.

I haven't heard any good things about the PRAXIS.

I wish I could help! I took the Sped Cross Cat test for Arizona in November and passed. If the PRAXIS is anything like our test I could totally try to give you an idea what to study for.

If the test are similar in any sense, I was asked questions on IEP's, MIMR, MOMR, SMR, OHI, SLD, SLI (just a few questions), TBI; then had an essay.

My best suggestion is think what the government would want you to answer not what the school district or state would want you to answer. Sped is surrounded by so many federal laws and they totally trump what the district or state "wants". That is how I answered the questions. If I was stumped I'd think "which one would the government want me to do, say, think"

Thank you! Any help/suggestions is greatly appreciated!

That's what I've heard about the PLT. At USD they have you register and take it during your student teaching semester. Our Student Teaching Cohort leader told us that they've only had one student not pass in all the years that it was required.

I've heard some of the content exams are hellacious. My major was PE so that wasn't bad, but I'm looking to take the Biology content one this spring as well and that one has me nervous.

txnbutterfly

You're getting a certifcation in Texas by PRAXIS scores? Is there some sort of petition you have to do? I'll be certified in SD once I take the PLT, but I want to be able to move back to Texas if there are better job opportunities. What all is going into your 'Plan B'?

Kitso
KS 361

No you don't need Praxis to get cetified here in Texas. You only need to take the Thea (which is just like the Praxis test wise) I'm in the process of applying to iteachtexas. It's an alternative certification program that is entirely online (except the internship/student teaching part) I'm also applying to graduate schools in different states. Having Praxis scores is a part of many program requirements. I'm just getting a head start.

I took the School Guidance and Counseling PRAXIS on Saturday, and I didn't think it was bad at all :) Now I just have to wait 4 weeks for the results!

I took the Special Education Core Principles test Saturday, and there was a lot more on medical "stuff" then I expected. I think I did ok..but like AUDeltaGam, I'm going to have to wait 4 weeks.

I saw the title of this thread and I just want to cry!!

Praxis:mad: :( :mad: :(

I recieved my score today...yay for passing :D

But that's the thing with any profession. Think about it; being a lawyer, a physician, a financial advisor, an accountant, there are any number of professions where you have to show some proficiency on a test to be licensed. Not every school is created equal, and some hand out degrees without people being prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of the profession.

i passed praxis II! my mom called me yesterday to tell me i passed both the social studies ones i needed!
and as horrible as i thought i did, i got really high scores! yay!

congrats to AUDeltaGam too!

Quick Question
 

Do you HAVE to be a Education Major to take it? I'm a Certified Sub in the District of Columbia and I want to get into teaching.

I passed my Praxis II to get my additional license..Woo Hoo!!!



To Shortfuse: Check with the requirements in DC in order to get a teaching license. Most states require you to take some sort of test whether it is Praxis or their own state test in order to obtain a license. So no you don't have to be an education major..the Praxis people (ETS) will gladly take your money either way. I would check first though to get the requirements to make sure you don't waste money and time. Good luck!:)

Woohoo! My daughter passed the PRAXIS in Spanish --she got her results today. Yay for her! That's a really hard test, there's not only a written part but also a part where you have to listen to taped questions and answer into a different recorder.

This is my third year teaching and Praxis I was a breeze and Praxis II (essay was ok) when I took them before I began teaching. Praxis II for my content area is a whole new story. Now I am trying to decide If I am going to pay the $450 to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment test so I can be an assistant principal. That would be a LOT of money to pay and then NOT pass :(.

Yeah, those Praxis tests can be boogers. I took mine on a whim, because I really wasn't sure if I even wanted to teach. I was a Vocal Performance major and decided I'd just see what would happen if I took the Praxis I test. I passed it with flying colors (except for the Math portion, which I passed by four points). So, for the Praxis II Music test, I discovered that the state education department in Mississippi only required passing of Content and Knowledge exam in order to be certified. So, I took that exam and wouldn't you know I passed that exam BY ONLY ONE POINT!!! But it was all I needed, because now, I'll be the new Choral Director at a local middle school here in the city. :) Good luck to everybody who has to take them.

Check your state DOE, they may have extended it where you can still take the 410 test -Admin/Supervision. In LA, PRAXIS 410 can be used until 12/31/08. Therefore, the new all essay test (6 hrs long) is not required until 2009.
Hint for the 410: SCHOOL LAW!!!! :D ;)

Praxis help
 

Anyone have any recommendations on a study guide for the
Praxis 2 Elementary Education: Content Area Exercises.

I am also looking for a study guide for the Physical Education
Content Knowledge Praxis (0091).