Praxis Core
WCU's School Code: 5897
What are the Praxis Core Tests?
The North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) requires undergraduate degree-seeking teacher candidates to satisfactorily complete the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests, referred to as Praxis Core, which measure critical thinking and academic skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The tests were designed to provide comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs.
Teacher candidates or those wishing to become certified are required to take the Praxis Core tests to demonstrate their qualifications. The SBE sets minimum scores that must be met for admission to teacher education.
Students who already hold a four year degree and are seeking a second degree or licensure-only certification are not required to fulfill this requirement .
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Your qualifying scores are sent to 蘑菇短视频if you've listed 蘑菇短视频as a score recipient at the time of registration. The score recipient field is different than listing WCU as your Educator Preparation Program. Be sure to add 蘑菇短视频as a score recipient after test registration to avoid an additional fee. To be considered official, test scores should be delivered directly to 蘑菇短视频from the testing agency. Score reports are available through the ETS online account for ten years.
Test Score Requirements
See more information about testing requirements for admission, including the testing waiver due to Hurricane Helene.
5713 Reading ($90) passing score: 156
5723 Writing ($90) passing score:162
5733 Mathematics ($90) passing score: 150
5752 All Three Tests $150
A combined Praxis Core score of 468 meets the Praxis Core requirement. If individual test scores do not meet each requirement above, a combined score of 468 satisfies the requirement.
Moreover, individuals with a total SAT score of 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative only) taken prior to March 2016 are exempt from Praxis Core testing requirements for teacher education program admission.
- Individuals with a total SAT score of less than 1100, but a score of at least 550 on the Verbal test are exempt from Praxis Core in Reading and Writing.
- Individuals with a total SAT score of less than 1100, but a score of at least 550 on the Math test are exempt from Praxis Core in Mathematics.
Individuals with a total SAT score of 1170 (Verbal and Quantitative only) taken after March 2016 are exempt from Praxis Core testing requirements for teacher education program admission.
- Individuals with a total redesigned SAT score of less than 1170, but a score of at least 600 on the evidence-based reading and writing test are exempt from Praxis Core in Reading and Writing.
- Individuals with a total redesigned SAT score of less than 1170, but a score of at least 570 on the Math test are exempt from Praxis Core in Mathematics.
Likewise, individuals with a composite ACT score of 24 are exempt from Praxis Core testing requirements for teacher education program admission.
- Individuals with a composite ACT score of less than 24, but with a score of at least 24 on the English are exempt from Praxis Core in Reading and Writing.
- Individuals with a composite ACT score of less than 24, but a score of at least 24 on the Math test are exempt from Praxis Core in Mathematics.
Registering for Tests
WCU's School Code: 5897
The Praxis series is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Computer-delivered tests are given year round by appointment by ETS or . WCU's Division of Educational Outreach offers testing sessions at the Camp Building on select dates. Visit WCU's Testing Center for a list of testing dates. The next testing center closest to 蘑菇短视频is in Asheville.
Prometric Testing Center
31 College Place
Building D, Suite 107
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)-253-4224
- Paper-delivered tests will be administered only by special accommodations with all required documentation.
- Accommodations are available for students with disabilities or health-related needs (register 6-8 weeks in advance). Candidates can now email their documentation and request certain accommodations through their Praxis account.
- Extended time is available for student whose primary language is not English (PLNE) (register 3 weeks in advance):
- Fee waivers are available for students who may qualify with financial need (must be receiving financial aid from your institution):
- An important preparation step for students is the computer-delivered testing demonstration. You should become familiar with the functionality of the Praxis computer test screens and navigation options on test day. If test has onscreen calculator, students must use this instead of a personal device. Students are encouraged to practice with available tutorials:
