PRAXIS TEST INFORMATION - Stockton University

PRAXIS TEST INFORMATIONNew Jersey Department of Education requires that all Social Security numbers appear onapplications for Praxis exams. It is also a requirement when applying for Praxis exams torequest that a copy be sent to the New Jersey Department of Education (R7666) andStockton University (R2889).Core Academic Skills for Educators: Praxis Core Basic Skills Tests(as of September 1, 2019)Score needed5752Combined Core Test (all subjects are cs150If you passed Praxis Core exams before September 1, 2019, those tests will be recognized as passed.Please use the above numbers for the exams you have not passed yet. The Department of Education willallow passed tests of both the old and new series to be combined.PRAXIS IIEarly Childhood Education: P-35025Early Childhood: Content Knowledge156Elementary Education: K-65001Combined Elementary Education (all Subjects are required)5002Reading and Language Arts1575003Mathematics Calculator allowed1575004Social Studies1555005Science Calculator allowed159Middle School Content Selections:5089Middle School Social Studies1585047Middle School English Language Arts1645169Middle School Math On-screen calculator allowed1655440Middle School Science150Revised 9-18-19

PRAXIS II continuedSecondary Education: Subject Specific Content Selections5134Art: Content Knowledge1585235Biology: Content Knowledge152AND5435General Science: Content Knowledge1525245Chemistry: Content Knowledge152AND5435General Science: Content Knowledge1525571Earth & Space Sciences: Content Knowledge153AND5435152General Science: Content KnowledgePhysical Science Content Knowledge: (must pass all three)5245152Chemistry: Content KnowledgeAND5265141Physics: Content KnowledgeAND5435General Science: Content Knowledge1525265Physics: Content Knowledge141AND5435General Science: Content Knowledge1525038English Language Arts: Contents Knowledge (P-12)1675174French: Content Knowledge162Latin: no test required5161Mathematics: Content Knowledge (P-12)1605081Social Studies: Content Knowledge1575195Spanish: Content Knowledge168ETS offers tests in a computer-delivered format. These computer-delivered assessments are given by appointmentthrough a national network of Prometric Testing Centers including at Stockton in room G-108 (search keywordETS). See www.ets.org/praxis/nj for information.www.teacherstestprep.com.Download a FREE PRAXIS App right to your iPhonehttps://www.240tutoring.com/praxis-core/

Praxis Core AcademicSkills for Educators Tests2019–2020 Academic YearThe Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests (Praxis Core), which reflect college and careerreadiness standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, were designed to measureacademic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. Developed with input from educators, the testsevaluate whether a teacher candidate has the academic skills necessary to prepare for a career ineducation. Colleges and universities may use the Praxis Core tests to evaluate individuals for entryinto teacher preparation programs, and many states also require Praxis Core scores as part of theirteacher licensing process. The Core Academic Skills for Educators Test in Reading measures examinees’ ability tounderstand, analyze and evaluate texts of different kinds. Passages are presented fromprint and electronic media, such as newspapers, magazines, journals, nonfiction books,novels, online articles and visual representations.The Core Academic Skills for Educators Test in Writing measures examinees’ ability touse standard written English correctly and effectively, as well as their understandingof essential research skills. Essay questions also measure the ability to write effectivelywithin a limited time period.The Core Academic Skills for Educators Test in Mathematics measures examinees’understanding of key concepts in mathematics and the ability to solve problems andto reason in a quantitative context. Many problems require the integration of multipleskills to achieve a solution.Praxis Core Test PreparationPraxis Study Companions are free, comprehensive guides that provide test takers with asingle document containing valuable test prep information for each test which includes: Basic details about the test, such as number of questions, length of the test and moreTest specifications and study topics that the test coversSample questions with answers and explanationsA study plan sample and templateGeneral information and study tipsVideos, demonstrations and webinars are also available to familiarize teacher candidateswith insights on what to expect on test day: Praxis Testing DemonstrationWhat to Expect on the Day of Your Test VideoPreparing to Take a Praxis Test WebinarPraxis Study Plans enable test takers to create an individualized study schedule based on theirknowledge level of the topics and subtopics that a specific test covers.Praxis Curriculum Crosswalks are available for program providers to help map the Praxis Core testcontent categories to their required coursework or curriculum. This crosswalk allows programs to easilylist the required courses and identify which course covers the content in each category area of the test.Khan Academy OfficialPraxis Core PrepLaunching July 2019The Praxis Core program is taking anew approach to test preparation. Bycollaborating with Khan Academy,we are making available a new, freeonline test prep tool that focuses onbuilding the content skills teachercandidates need to succeed in thelicensure process.How does it work?Khan Academy Praxis Core Prep helpsteacher candidates build the reading,writing and mathematics skills theyneed to succeed on the Praxis Coreexam. With this new tool, candidatescan identify their strengths andweaknesses as well as remediate theirskill gaps. They can also create studyplans to fit their busy life schedules.This tool is completely free for anyone.www.khanacademy.org

Key Information on Each Core TestCore Reading (5713)Core Writing (5723)Core Mathematics (5733)Number ofQuestions 56 selected-responsequestions 40 selected-responsequestions 2 constructed-responsequestions 56 selected-response andnumeric entry questionsTime Allotted 85 minutes 100 minutes–– 40 minutes for selectedresponse section–– Two 30-minute constructedresponse sections 90 minutesDeliveryMethod Computer delivered Computer delivered Computer delivered On-screen four-functioncalculator providedContentCategories Key Ideas and Details Craft, Structure andLanguage Skills Integration of Knowledgeand Ideas Text Types, Purposes andProduction Language and ResearchSkills for Writing Number and Quantity Data Interpretation andRepresentation, Statisticsand Probability Algebra and GeometryTypes ofPassages Paired passages (approx. 200words) with 4–7 questions Long passages (approx. 200words) with 4–7 questions Short passages (approx. 100words) with 2 or 3 questions Brief statements with 1 question Not Applicable Not ApplicableTypes ofQuestions Selected-response questions,including:–– Single-selection multiplechoice questions–– Multiple-selection multiplechoice questions–– Select-in-passage questions Selected-response questions:–– Usage–– Sentence correction–– Revision in context–– Research skills Selected-response questions,including:–– Single-selection multiplechoice questions–– Multiple-selection multiplechoice questions100–200100–200Scoring Scale Constructed-responsequestions:–– Argumentative essay–– Informative/Explanatory essay Numeric entry questions100–200For more information, visit the Praxis test website at www.ets.org/praxisCopyright 2019 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, MEASURING THE POWER OF LEARNING and PRAXIS areregistered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 43584

CORE AND PRAXIS II PREPARATIONTaking Praxis Core?Note: the Writing section has two essays. The test does NOT allow you to skip an essay and goback to it. If you click Continue to see the second essay, you cannot go back to the first one.Resources Available to Help Prepare:*Taking Praxis Core? FYI, the Writing section has two essays. The test does NOT allow you toskip an essay and go back to it. If you click Continue to see the second essay, you can NOT goback to the first one.* Utilize practice test booklets from the ETS website, the library, or bookstore.Visit the writing and math labs - J-108.Consult the 'blue list' for courses at Stockton that can assist you with strengthening yourcontent knowledge skills.ETS Test Preparation materialsTeachers Test Prep240Tutoring (Promotion code: Stockton) Praxis Professor, or Teachers Test Prep ordownload free apps on your smart phone-search Praxis.Literacy help - QuizletKhan AcademyHippocampusTest Prep at 4TestsTest Prep at Study Guide ZoneExam Edge - MathMometrix - Review & Practice QuestionsStudent Lingoo How to Reduce Test Anxietyo Exam Preparation Tips & Test-Taking Strategieso How to Overcome Math Anxietyo How to Succeed in MathAnother very helpful series of youtube videos for passing Praxis II Elementary: MometrixAcademy*To see specific links, visit https://stockton.edu/education/faq.html and click the tab thatreads “CORE and Praxis II Preparation” after you first click on “ETS/Praxis Testing.”

Score reports are available in the EVENING (Eastern Time) on the score-reporting dates below. SR Selected Response(Multiple Choice) CR Constructed Response (Essay / Core Writing 5722)Getting your Praxis ScoresYour official score report will be available online via your My Praxis account on the score release dates below. You willreceive an email when your score report has been posted. Your scores will also be sent to up to fourinstitutions/agencies. You MUST select Stockton University and include your social security number during testregistration.If you select Stockton University to receive scores, you will NOT need to bring a copy to J-201,Online scores are downloadable for 10 years from the score reporting date. After 10 years, your score report will nolonger be available. Save a copy of your score report for future reference.Note: You must create a My Praxis account in order to access your scores, even if you registered by mail or phone. Go tohttps://www.ets.org/portal/site/iserpraxis/ to create or sign in to your account.Test WindowSR only testsscore-reportingdateCR only and SR/CRtests score-reportingdateStockton ober 1 is the deadline for Spring Clinical Experienceapplications - Praxis Core /31/20202/7/2020February 1 is the deadline for Summer CP I applications– Praxis II Scores.2/3/2020–2/15/20202/28/20203/6/2020March 1 is the deadline for Summer Clinical Experience Praxis Core Scores.3/2/2020–3/14/20203/27/20204/3/2020April 1 is the deadline for CP I, CP II and StudentTeaching for Fall 2020 - Praxis II Scores for CP 208/3/2020–8/15/20208/28/20209/4/2020June 1 is the deadline for Clinical Experience applicationsfor Fall 2020– Praxis Core Scores.World Language TestsTest WindowScore Reporting ld Language Candidates: The Praxis II has to be passed before entry into CP II. The OPI can be taken during StudentTeaching.Note: Occasionally, some scores may be unavailable on the dates specified due to processing delays or data updates.See https://www.ets.org/praxis/scores/get for more information.

Praxis. Test Webinar . Praxis . Study Plans. enable test takers to create an individualized study schedule based on their knowledge level of the topics and subtopics that a specific test covers. Praxis. Curriculum Crosswalks. are available for program providers to help map the . Praxis . Core test content categories to their required coursework .