Praxis Information
Praxis tests are required for teacher licensure in Ohio.
Praxis 1 consists of three basic skills tests in reading, writing, and math. The Department of Teacher Education’s licensure programs and those in the art education and music education areas require Praxis 1, but any student who has an ACT of 21 or higher or an SAT (math plus verbal) of 980 or higher is exempt. The Ohio minimum scores are reading, 173; writing, 172; and math, 172. Licensure programs in the Departments of Kinesiology and Health and Educational Psychology do not require Praxis 1.
Praxis II consists of tests of content and pedagogical knowledge and is required of all teacher candidates seeking licensure in Ohio. In early childhood, middle childhood, adolescent, and foreign language education, you must pass your content knowledge tests before student teaching. Students in special education may take Praxis II before or during student teaching. The Department of Kinesiology and Health recommends that students take Praxis II before student teaching. Students in music education and art education may student teach before taking the Praxis II test.
Talk with your faculty advisor about the content test for your subject area. He or she may be able to give you insight into the content test. Study guides may be available in your department and are available in bookstores, and online.
Workshops are offered each year by Miami to help students prepare for the pedagogical test. That test is called the Principles of Learning and Teaching.
For information about test codes, minimum scores, test preparation, registering for Praxis tests, etc., please visit http://www.ets.org.
For additional information, download the Licensure Handbook [PDF].
Study Guide[DOC]