PRAXIS Exam Information
In order to graduate with an AAT degree at Anne Arundel Community College, students must submit passing scores from Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) prior to the completion of the 45th credit hour. Praxis I is the assessment of basic skill competency in reading, writing and mathematics.
Scores from Praxis I are also used for admission to four-year teacher education undergraduate and graduate programs and are required for teacher certification in Maryland and other states.
Registration and study material for Praxis I can be obtained from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). A fee is charged for the exam; however, applications for fee waivers are available from ETS. For more information, please refer to Certification Assessment for Educators.PDF
Passing Scores
Maryland passing scores on PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests are 177 in Math, 177 in Reading, 173 in Writing, or a composite score of 527. An MSDE approved qualifying score on the SAT (1100 post April 1995; 1000 prior to April 1995), GRE (297 post September 1, 2011; 1000 prior to September 1, 2011) or ACT (24) are also acceptable in lieu of PRAXIS I.
Preparing for PRAXIS 1
PRAXIS Preparation Courses (search the credit course schedule for current times and locations):
PRAXIS Cyber Cafe is sponsored regularly by the Student Education Association (SEA). Check the SEA Web site for more details as to the dates, times and locations.
PRAXIS I: PPST At a Glance - from Educational Testing Service
PRAXIS Prep Reference Books available at the Truxal Library, local libraries and bookstores. The Truxal Libary database also includes an online study guide.
Detailed information about PRAXIS I and II, including registration information, is available from ETS and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Last Updated: Mar 26 2012 10:01AM
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