Before finishing the program, students are asked to take their Praxis content test. The test is strongly recommended to take near the end of your program, as much of what you have learned will be on the test. ETS has all the information you need on how to apply to take a test, where the closest testing center is to you (or be able to do it from your home), and materials to help you study. A passing score on the Praxis II test is required before applying for your teaching certification in Pennsylvania. All states have different test score requirements.
Test | Test Number | Passing Score | Price |
Biology | 5236 | 154 | $130.00 |
Chemistry | 5246 | 146 | $130.00 |
English | 5038 | 167 | $130.00 |
Environmental Education* | 0831 | 156 | $130.00 |
Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge | 5511 | 150 | $130.00 |
French* | 5174 | 162 | $170.00 |
German* | 5183 | 163 | $170.00 |
Health and Physical Education* | 5857 | 160 | $130.00 |
Japanese* | 5661 | $170.00 | |
Mathematics | 5165 | 159 | $130.00 |
Physics | 5266 | 145 | $130.00 |
Social Studies | 5081 | 157 | $130.00 |
Spanish* | 5195 | 168 | $170.00 |
*Student must also take Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge in addition to the subject test. Test number and passing score for this test is also listed.
Helpful test materials and practice tests can be found on ETS Praxis website.