The Praxis II Exam

What is the Praxis II Exam?

The Praxis II Subject Assessments are tests that measure subject-specific content knowledge, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills, that you need for beginning teaching.  You will take the Praxis II Exams prior to licensure.

Why do I Need to Take the Praxis II?

In order to receive your educator's license, you must take the Praxis II exam for each subject you wish to receive recommendation.  Upon successfully completing the Teacher Education Program and the Praxis II Exam, students will be recommended for their initial Utah Level 1 Teaching License.

What does the Test Consist of? 


The Praxis II tests consist of 3 groups of tests:

• Subject Assessments — Measure general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge. Tests include both multiple-choice and constructed-response (essay) questions.
• Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Tests — Measure your general pedagogical knowledge at 4 grade levels: Early Childhood, K–6, 5–9 and 7–12. These tests use a case study approach and feature multiple-choice and constructed-response questions.
• Teaching Foundations Tests — Measure pedagogy in 5 areas: multi-subject (elementary), English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. These tests feature multiple-choice and constructed-response questions.

How do I Know Which Tests to Take?

Check the Utah state requirements at www.ets.org/praxis/ut or contact the Utah State Office of Education for information about which tests are needed for licensure.  Each state using The Praxis Series™ tests sets its own testing requirements.


How do I Register for the Praxis II Exam?

Register for the Praxis II Exam online at www.ets.org/praxis/register.

How do I Receive my Scores?

Scores for the Praxis II test are retrieved online.  You must log on to the ETS website (http://www.ets.org/) to view and print your scores.  Score reports are only available for 30 days after they are posted and will cost the student an extra fee to view them past .  Please begin checking for your score report 2-3 weeks after you have taken the test.  Students are responsible for submitting their Praxis II Exam scores to the advisor or department prior to their recommending you for teacher licensure.  

Where can I Find Study Guides and Practice?


Study guides and practice materials can be found at www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials.





If you have further questions about the Praxis II Exam, please contact our Academic Advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions About the GRE

What is the GRE?

The GRE is a test used to evaluate your readiness to begin graduate-level work.  It has three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative reasoning.

Who Needs to Take the GRE?

Those students applying for the Masters of  Education in Educational Psychology with Elementary Licensure need to take the GRE.  GRE scores will be used for admissions and need to be submitted with your application to the program.

What Sections Do I Need to Take?

Students applying for the Master's of Education in Educational Psychology with Elementary Licensure only need to take the analytical writing section of the GRE.

 What Scores are Required for Admissions?

A minimum schore of 4.0 is required for admissions consideration.
How Does the Department Receive My Scores?

The department will receive your scores by mail 4-6 weeks after you have taken the test.  These official GRE scores must be received by the department prior to the admission deadline.

When Should I Take the GRE?

The GRE must be taken far enough in advance (at least 4-6 weeks) so that test scores will be received by the department before the application deadline.

How Do I Register for the Test?

To register for the GRE, call the Prometric Testing Center (801-581-7310) or go online to www.ets.org/gre.  They will let you know the test availability and help you schedule a test.  There will be a test fee of $140.

Where Can I Find Study Guides and Practice Tests?

Study guides ad practice tests can be found at www.ets.org/gre or at http://www.gre.org/.

For other questions concerning the GRE, please contact our Elementary Advisor.