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2718 Gateway Avenue
Suite 303
Bismarck, ND 58503-0585
(701) 328-9641 - Phone
(701) 328-9647 - Fax
espbinfo@nd.gov

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Testing Information

Praxis I: ETS-Pre Professional Skills Testing (PPST)

On July 1, 2002, all "initial" applicants for North Dakota licensure will be required to submit their test scores for the PPST/Praxis I in reading, writing, and mathematics. Beginning July 1, 2003, all applicants for initial licensure in North Dakota will need to submit their test scores for the PPST in reading, writing, and mathematics which meet or exceed the state cut score.

Required Scores

  PPST CBT
Math 170 315
Reading 173 320
Writing 173 319

Applicants must meet individual qualifying scores in Math, Reading or Writing, or meet qualifying scores on 2 of the tests and have a composite score of 516.

Study Guides

Tests at a Glance (TAAGs) available at website www.ets.org/store.html. Can download. Will be limited number available next year in paper format. Toll free: (800) 537-3161 to order

Registration Online

Scores

Will be returned within four weeks. We will need original from ETS or college recommendation. We will return originals.

Scores by Phone

Computer generated response 1(877) 387-8322. It will cost $20.00 using a credit card number. You must have your social security number, date of birth, test date and the Education Standards and Practices Board agency number of 7848.

Live response 1(609) 771-7395. It will cost $20.00 using a credit card number. You must have your social security number, date of birth, test date.

If you are going to receive your test scores by phone, you MUST conference call with the Education Standards and Practices Board. We must have documentation of these scores, we can not accept your word.

Retakes

Can retake after a 60 day lapse.

If you register for a test before you know the results of a prior test, and subsequently receive a passing score for that test, you will automatically receive a full refund. You do not need to submit a request for a refund.

North Dakota University System Test Supervisors

Supervisor: College Contact Details
Dr. Peter Froelich: Dickinson State peter.froelich@dickinsonstate.edu
1.800.279.4295 ext. 2182
Tiffany Bendickson: NDSU Tiffany.Bendickson@ndsu.edu
701.231.6317
Beverly Hilliard: UND testingcenter@mail.und.nodak.edu
701.777.4157
Jan Drake: Valley City State

Jan.drake@mail.vcsu.nodak.edu
701.845.7298

Deanette Piesik: Williston State

Deanette.Piesik@wsc.nodak.edu
701.774.4246

Kevin Allan: University of Mary kallan@umary.edu
701.355.8050
Ray Gerszewski: Mayville State University Raymond_Gerszewski@mayvillestate.edu
701.788.4770
Melanie Moore: Minot State Melanie.Moore@minotstateu.edu
1.800.777.0750 ext 4233, local 858.4233

Praxis II: Qualifying Scores

To preview and register for these tests, please visit the Educational Testing Service website at www.ets.org. Click on "Tests at a Glance" to review prior to taking the test.

Testing sites include each of the state-approved teacher education programs.

Teacher candidates will need to meet the qualifying score for initial licensure beginning July 1, 2006.

Core academic subject area Test Code Cut Scores
Elementary 1-6 10011 158
PLT: Grades K-6 30522 162
Middle School 5-8 English/LA 10049 157
Middle School 5-8 Science 10439 145
Middle School 5-8 Social Studies 20089 152
Middle School 5-8 Math 20069 148
Art K-12 10133 146
Biology 7-12 20235 153
Chemistry 9-12 20245 147
Composite Science 7-12 10435 150
Earth Science 7-12 20571 149
Economics 9-12 10910 510
English 7-12 10041 151
Geography 7-12 30920 530
Government/Pol. Sci. 9-12 10930 490
History 7-12 10941 151
Math 7-12 10061 139
Music K-12 10113 149
Physics 9-12 10265 132
Social Studies 7-12 10081 153
Spanish K-12 10191 155
German K-12 20181 150
French K-12 10173 156
Latin K-12 10600 500
Early Childhood 10022 158

 

Top 10 Questions asked by Praxis Candidates (375kb pdf)

Testing Schedule for 2007-2008 (133kb pdf)

The Praxis Series 2007-2008 Information Bulletin (pdf)

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