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Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)

PRAXIS CORE TEST STRUCTURE

Praxis Core tests include objective response questions, such as single-selection multiple-choice questions, multiple-selection multiple-choice questions, and numeric entry questions. The Praxis Core Writing test also includes two essay sections.

The Praxis Core tests are delivered on computer and may be taken either as three separate tests on separate days or as one combined test. Individual scores will be reported for reading (5713), mathematics (5733) and writing (5723) on both the individual and the combined tests (5752).

If you take the Praxis Core tests separately, each session lasts two hours. If you take the combined test, the entire session lasts five hours. Each session includes time for tutorials and the collection of background information.

The actual testing time and number of questions for each Praxis Core test is shown below:

Test (Test Code)	Number of Questions	Testing Time	Qualifying Score	Minimum Score
Reading (5713)	56	85 minutes	156	149
Writing (5723) (2 sections)	40 2 essay	40 minutes 60 minutes	160	153
Mathematics (5733)	56	90 minutes	150	143
Combined CORE (5752) (Reading, Writing, Math)		300 Minutes	466*	466*

Candidates must meet state standards on North Dakota required tests to measure prospective teacher’s content knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics. See www.ets.org/praxis/nd/requirements for test requirements.

**North Dakota licensure for all areas requires**

(1) meeting the passing score of 156 for Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading (5713), meeting the passing score of 160 for Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5723), and meeting the passing score of 150 for Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (5733)

(2) meeting a composite score of 466 with no score being below the minimum set for each test; test minimums: 149 for Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading (5713), 153 for Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5723), and 143 for Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (5733)

ACT Test Requirements:

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All applicants will need to submit their ACT test scores with the information below:

ACT Requirements:	Minimum Score
ACT Composite	22
ACT Math	21
ACT ELA (English, Reading, Writing)	21

Documentation of the scores must be submitted with the application form. See https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html for more information.

Candidate MUST take the Praxis I test and submit test scores or a confirmation number of registration for the Praxis I tests to their Education 249/250 instructor and to Rachel Bopp.

Successful completion of the CORE or meeting ACT requirements is required for Admission to Teacher Education

Praxis II Tests

Candidate will submit Praxis II test scores or a confirmation number of registration for the Praxis II tests (content and PLT) to the Kim Knodle or Amber Olson by:

Spring Student Teachers - January 20th
Fall Student Teachers - September 1st

*Completion of the Praxis II and PLT are required for graduation. It is recommended to take the Praxis II and PLT, the semester prior to student teaching.*

To be certified in	You will need to take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment	5017	153
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6	5622	160

To be certified in	You will need to take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Secondary Education	Praxis II subject area assessment	*	*
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12	5624	157

*www.ets.org/praxis/nd/requirements

Qualifying Secondary Core Academic Subject Area test cut scores are available online at ND Praxis Requirements

Beginning July 1, 2010, all secondary majors will need to meet the qualifying score for the PLT for initial licensure.
K-12 majors have the option of completing either the elementary or secondary PLT.