Praxis Testing: What To Expect And What You Should Do
If you’re embarking on a career as a teacher, then you will encounter the Praxis Series tests. Praxis testing is standard procedure for the majority of the states in the U.S. and many colleges, universities and licensing agencies for teaching professionals also require these tests. Basically, Praxis testing evaluates a beginning teacher’s basic skills, pedagogic skills and knowledge in content-specific areas. Here are some things you might want to know about Praxis testing:
Praxis testing involves three major categories: Praxis I (Academic Skills Assessment Tests), Praxis II (Subject Assessment Tests) and Praxis III (Classroom Performance Assessment Tests). Each of these areas correspond to a level in a teacher’s development and is designed to evaluate in what areas a beginning teacher has strengths and weaknesses.
For Praxis I, testing involves multiple-choice questions and essay questions that will test your basic teaching knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics. Praxis II testing involves subject assessment to measure your knowledge and skills in teaching subjects...