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Sample test questions are available in the Study Companions and Practice Tests. To see which test preparation materials are available for the test(s) you are taking, select the test title(s) from the drop-down menu on the Prepare for a Praxis Test page.
Both free and priced test preparation materials are available. To find out what test preparation materials are available for the test(s) you plan to take, go to the Prepare for a Praxis Test page and select your test title from the drop-down menu.
The Praxis Interactive Practice Tests (IPTs) are full-length practice tests that allow you to answer one set of test questions to simulate what you will experience on the actual day of the test. Practice using authentic test questions and, after completing the test, view your results by content category along with the correct answers and explanations for each correct answer. Each interactive practice test consists of a single set of practice questions, and is available for 90 days from initial use, or up to 10 total uses. Each time you take the practice test, you answer the same questions in the same order. Purchasing more than one interactive practice test per title does not give you additional practice questions.
The College of Education is offering a variety of Praxis supports this semester, Spring 2021. Complete this survey> to choose the supports that interest you.
Praxis Bootcamp - Whole Group (February 5, 26, and March 9)
Praxis Drop-ins (By Appointment, Individual and Small groups, content-specific)
1:1 Praxis Conversation about goal development, resources and test results.
Mock Tests - Practice tests
Volunteer - If you have passed the exam and you want to provide live or on-demand support to your peers, please complete the survey. Your support is critical!
Start by visiting the state requirements page for the state or agency in which you plan to seek certification to learn which Praxis tests are required. Review the Study Companion for each test you plan to take to learn about what content is covered by the test. The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF) will provide information on test dates, score reporting dates, registration and more. Select a test date that is far enough in the future to allow sufficient time to prepare for the test(s). The Develop a Study Plan document (Word) is a template that will help you organize your preparation efforts. For many tests, a Study Plan document is available. Other materials may also be available for your test(s). Visit Prepare for a Praxis Test to view all the test preparation materials that are available for your test(s).
Praxis tests feature multiple-choice and essay questions that measure the content and pedagogical knowledge necessary for a beginning teacher. To see the specific content covered on each test, visit the Prepare for a Praxis Test page, select your test from the drop-down menu and view the "Learn About Your Test" section in the Study Companion.
The best preparation for taking a subject area test should be the knowledge and experience you gained through related courses taken as part of your teacher preparation program. You may benefit from reviewing your notes and textbooks from past course work, especially content that is outlined in the "Learn About Your Test" section of the Study Companion. Review your score report for information regarding specific content areas where you should focus your study efforts. You might also consider asking a mentor or professor to discuss the sample questions in the Study Companion or forming a study group with other examinees.