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Praxis Exam Guide
Selecting a Subject Area of Focus
- A teacher may choose any subject area listed in the application, regardless of the subject they currently teach
- Typically the chosen subject aligns with the teacher’s undergraduate degree or area of specialty, though this is not required
- A chosen subject area determines the following content-specific components of the application, which should be considered when making a selection:
- The Praxis Exam
- The Pedagogy Exam
- The Finalist Interview Subject Group
Please take these factors into consideration when selecting a subject area of focus.
Praxis Exam Names and Codes
Below are the subject areas applicants may choose, and the corresponding Praxis Exams accepted for each. Praxis Exam information can also be downloaded from this link.
*Italicized are previous test codes no longer offered, but accepted with applications if already taken
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High School Teachers
Biology → Biology Content Knowledge (5236) (5235 will also be accepted)
Chemistry → Content Knowledge (5246) (5245 will also be accepted)
Computer Science → Mathematics (5165) or Computer Science (5652) (5651, 5161 will also be accepted)
Earth Science → Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge (5572) (5571 will also be accepted)
General Science → General Science: Content Knowledge (5436) (5435 will also be accepted)
Math → Mathematics (5165) (5161/0061/5061 will also be accepted)
Physics → Physics: Content Knowledge (5266) (5265 will also be accepted)
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Middle School Teachers
Biology → Biology Content Knowledge (5236) (5235 will also be accepted)
Chemistry → Content Knowledge (5246) (5245 will also be accepted)
Computer Science → Mathematics (5165) or Computer Science (5652) (5651, 5161 will also be accepted)
Earth Science → Earth and Space Sciences: Content Knowledge (5572) (5571 will also be accepted)
General Science → General Science: Content Knowledge (5436) (5435 will also be accepted)
Math → Mathematics (5165) (5161/0061/5061 will also be accepted)
Physics → Physics: Content Knowledge (5266) (5265 will also be accepted)
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Elementary School Teachers
Elementary Math → Middle School Mathematics (5164)
Elementary Science → Middle School Science (5442) (5440 will also be accepted)
Elementary Computer Science → Middle School Mathematics (5164) or Computer Science (5652) (5651 will also be accepted)
Registering for the Praxis Exams
The Exam
All Praxis exams are computer-based and may be taken either at an ETS test center or as an at-home test. To register, visit praxis.ets.org.
If you have already taken the exam, please request an official report to be sent to MƒA using our institutional code (7779) or provide us with the original score report. If you have previously submitted official scores to MƒA, there is no need to re-send your score.
Scheduling your Praxis Exam
In-Person at a Test Center
Each month, there are specified testing windows in which teachers can take their respective exams. The test is not offered every day and some are also not offered every month. We encourage you to find more dates and details for the Praxis Exam online at praxis.ets.org.
At Home Test
These tests are available seven days a week. To be able to take a test at home, you must meet the Equipment and Environment Requirements listed here: https://www.ets.org/praxis/register/at_home/requirements. Be sure that your computer and testing room at-home meet the ETS requirements before you register for a Praxis® test at home.