Praxis

The Praxis is a testing program designed to provide exams and other services to states for use in their teacher certification process. In some cases, the Praxis is used as an entry exam to education programs or as a university-required exams for student assessment. The Praxis Series consists of the Praxis Core Academic Skills, Praxis Subject, and Praxis Content Knowledge assessments.

The Praxis Core tests measure reading, writing and mathematics skills.

Praxis Subject assessments measure knowledge of specific subjects that K-12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.  Subject tests are usually taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the teacher licensing and certification process required by many states.

Praxis Content Knowledge exams are designed for teacher candidates seeking a generalist elementary school license. More information can be found here.

Exams with writing or speaking components will take additional time to grade.

Praxis Testing & Location

Ozarks Tech administers Praxis exams on the Springfield Campus in the Testing Services office. Our location is in the Information Commons East (ICE) 123A. All ETS Praxis exams require a registration, scheduling, and payment process done through their website.

Before the exam:

**Individuals who wish to take Praxis exams at Ozarks Technical Community College must follow the Praxis Registration process listed here on their website.**

Testing Services is located on the Springfield Campus ICE 123A.

Bring with you on exam day:

1. A valid ID

One primary ID: Passport, valid drivers license, state/province ID, national or tribal ID, naturalization card/certificate.

Please note that Ozarks Technical Community College does not handle scores or score reports.

Praxis Resources

The ETS Praxis Website contains sample questions and study materials.