Praxis Core Directory

Praxis Core information directory

Overview of the Praxis Core

The Praxis Core tests measure the reading, writing, and mathematical skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. These skills may be assessed all at once with the Praxis Core Combined test (5752), or on separate days through individual Reading (5713), Writing (5723), and Math (5733) tests.

Signing up for the Praxis core

The Praxis Core tests are administered by ETS. This website provides helpful information about signing up for the tests. You will need to plan in advance when signing up so that you give yourself time to prepare and also time to find an open testing time.

Test locations and formats

There are testing centers throughout the world that administer the Praxis Core tests. There is also the option to take them at home. There are benefits and drawbacks to each option so be sure to figure out which format works best for you. The at-home test option involves computer requirements as well as the need to install proctoring software.

To learn more about specific Praxis Core tests

The Praxis Core Combined test measures the reading, writing, and mathematical skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. There is not a separate study companion for the combined test.

Practice Tests:

This test measures the reading skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. For those interested in taking the Reading Core test, it is advisable to study with the Reading Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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This test measures the writing skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. For those interested in taking the Writing Core test, it is advisable to study with the Writing Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

 

Practice Tests:

This test measures the math skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. For those interested in taking the Math Core test, it is advisable to study with the Math Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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