Testing Information
Praxis I:
Formerly known as the PPST (Pre-Professional Skill for Teachers) the Praxis I tests are now known as the Core Academic Skills for Educators. As of Sept 1, 2014, ETS no longer offers the PPST and offers the Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests. Below are the passing scores for the new tests as well as the former PPST tests:
Required Tests
Core Skills Test Code | Qualifying Score | Minimum Score | OLD PPST Test | PPST Qualifying Score | |
Reading | 5713 | 156 | 149 | 5710/0710 | 173 |
Writing | 5723 | 160 | 153 | 5720/0720 | 173 |
Math | 5733 | 150 | 143 | 5730/0730 | 170 |
NEW AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2018: Core Academic Skills: Applicants must meet individual qualifying scores in Reading, Writing, and Math OR
meet a composite score of 466 with no score being below the minimum set for teach test. Reading minimum is 149, writing minimum is 153, and math minimum is 143.
PPST: Applicants must meet individual qualifying scores in Reading, Writing, and Math or meet qualifying scores on 2 of the tests and have a composite score of 516.
*An applicant can’t use some of the PPST tests and some of the Core Academic Skills.
Scores
Score reports are available online thru your ETS account 2 to 3 weeks after the testing window closes or 2-3 weeks after your test date for tests offered continuously. Please save your score report as a pdf document and email it to espbinfo@nd.gov when you are ready to apply for licensure.
Study Guides
Praxis has free study companions available as well as an Interactive Practice Tests for purchase online. Visit ND’s Praxis Testing site https://www.ets.org/praxis/nd/test-takers/plan-your-test/licensure-requirements.html
Registration Online
Register online for a Praxis test @ https://www.ets.org/portal/site/iserpraxis/menuitem.97b5ae768b3cbd815cb7dd107beb1509
Retakes
Retakes can be taken once every 21 days.
Praxis II: Qualifying Scores
To preview and register for these tests, please visit ND Praxis Information at: https://www.ets.org/praxis/nd/test-takers/plan-your-test/licensure-requirements.html
Testing Sites in ND
Bismarck - 4303
Prometric Testing Center
4503 Coleman St.
Suite 207
United States Of America
58503
7012585309
Dickinson - STN14088A
Dickinson State University (Praxis only)
291 Campus Drive
May Hall (Main Foyer)
United States of America
58601
7014832332
Fargo - 4300
Prometric Testing Center
901 28th Street S
United States Of America
58103
7013569000
Grand Forks - 4302
University of North Dakota
2891 Second Avenue
McCannel Hall Room 202
United States of America
58202
7017774157
Minot - STN13981A
Minot State University (No GRE)
500 University Ave. W.
Admin 361
United States of America
58707
7018583990