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.
