Praxis Test Information

Praxis Core Exams

Passing the Praxis Core is imperative for prospective teachers in North Carolina who want to get into a teacher certification program. The test is made up of three subtests: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.

The Praxis Reading test requires the candidate to analyze and integrate documents as well as tackle select-in-passage questions. The test is 85 minutes long and includes 56 questions. The passing score is 156.

The Praxis Core Writing test requires the examinee to evaluate explanatory and argumentative writing and includes selected-response questions. Candidates have 100 minutes for the test: 40 minutes for the questions and 60 minutes for two essays. The passing score is 162.

The Praxis Math Core test covers 56 questions that include numeric-entry and selected-response questions. Candidates have 90 minutes to attempt the questions score at least 150 to pass.

The Core subtests are delivered by computer and candidates have the option to take them individually on separate days or combined in one sitting.

This information was pulled from the official Praxis exam website.

Pearson Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum

Those seeking to teach Elementary Education (K-6) and Exceptional Children General Curriculum (K-12) in North Carolina must pass

1. the Pearson Foundations of Reading - gauges knowledge of reading and writing development. The computer-based test (CBT) is four hours long and includes 100 multiple-choice questions and two open-response assignments. The passing score is 229.
2. the Pearson General Curriculum test - evaluates skill and knowledge in elementary subjects. The computer-based test is two-and-a-half hours long with an extra 15 minutes a tutorial and non-disclosure agreement. The passing score is 227. The test is used as a multi-subject exam across the country; however, those seeking licensure in North Carolina may only take the Mathematics subtest

This information was pulled from the official Praxis exam website.

Elementary School Certification

Candidates who wish to teach in elementary school must pass the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics CKT Subtest.

Praxis Fee Waivers

Praxis fee waivers are available to college students who are required to take the Praxis exam but can not afford the fee.

Here are the conditions you need to meet to qualify for the Praxis fee waiver.
 

• You should have been receiving financial aid for the current school year.
• You should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (should not have a master's or doctoral degree).
• You should produce an Enrollment Verification Certificate.
• You should be able to submit a current FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of less than $3,000.
• You should be required to take the Praxis exam by an authorized score recipient.

If you qualify for the fee waiver, you can get test fees for up to three Praxis Core Assessments or one Praxis Subject Test waived. When the fee is waived for all three Praxis Core tests, you’ll be issued a voucher for the combined test code (5752).

But the fee waivers can only be used once in the testing year. The number of waivers available to each institution and on each test date is also limited.

Here are the steps you can follow to apply for the Praxis fee waiver:
 

1. Fill out the Fee Waiver Request Form
2. Get our Enrollment Verification Certificate and current FAFSA SAR
3. Scan all your documents
4. Submit your documents with an email or letter to the ETS.