Praxis Information
All students seeking admission into the Watson School of Education
Teacher Education Programs are required to take and pass all three sections
of PRAXIS I. Passing scores on the PRAXIS I tests are specified and mandated
by the North Carolina State Board of Education. Students must request that
their PRAXIS I scores be sent to UNCW, even if they take the tests on campus.
These workshops are for first time and repeat test
takers. A review of the reading, writing and math skills
necessary for success on PRAXIS I (PPST) will be given. As a part of these three hour workshops, information and practice will
be provided .
Information to come. Next workshops - September, October 2008.
Prepare for the Praxis II test. Learn strategies for successful test-taking,
writing essays, lesson plans, and other areas that are essential for this
test. Presented by Rodney Estrada, a well-known national consultant for
Praxis preparation.
Information on future workshops to come.
- PRAXIS I is often referred to as PPST (paper-based) or C-PPST (computer-based)
- Two ways to take the PRAXIS I: Computer-Based and Paper-Based
- There are three required sections in the PRAXIS I – Reading, Writing,
and Math
- Required passing scores are: Reading = 176 Mathematics = 173 Writing =
173
- Allow 4-6 weeks (minimum) for test scores to be sent to the Watson School
of Education. Students must request that UNCW be listed as a score recipient.
- UNCW students: plan on taking the PRAXIS I before the end of the first
semester of your sophomore year.
- Transfer students: plan on taking the PRAXIS I prior to enrolling at UNCW,
if possible.
- Can take each section of the PRAXIS I once every calendar month, up to
6 times per year
- Can set up test times by calling UNCW
Testing Center: 910-962-7444
- Also available at Sylvan Learning Centers w/ testing capabilities
- Scores are available for student viewing immediately for Math and Reading,
but take 4-6 weeks for official copies to be sent.
- As of October 2003, students will have two different ways to take the computer-based
version of the Praxis. Please contact the testing center for more details.
- Offered 6 times a year- test dates provided in PRAXIS I Registration Booklet
- Registration deadlines are strictly enforced
- Take the computer-based version of the test- offers greater flexibility
with scheduling.
- If possible, we recommend that students not take all three sections of
the test on the same day. Pick your best two areas and then take the third
area on a separate day. This option might not be available depending on
the version of the computerized test you are taking.
- Accommodations can be made for students with disabilities by special request.
- Fee Waiver- if you are receiving Financial Aid and are enrolled in the
university, you may be eligible to receive a fee waiver, but you must apply
well in advance.
- DO NOT FORGET, students MUST request that their PRAXIS I scores be sent
to UNCW since this is not automatically done, even if the tests are taken
on the UNCW campus. An additional fee is charged to have official scores
sent at a later date.
- Arrive at the test site at least 30-minutes prior to your test
time. Late arrivals are not allowed to enter the testing room once the
test has begun.
- Test takers must bring all appropriate and required materials to the test.
This includes (but not limited to): 2 appropriate forms of picture ID,
pencils, sweaters/coats, etc.
- Test takers are expected to be prepared and behave in a professional manner.
UNCW will not tolerate inappropriate or unprofessional behavior by exam
test takers.
- READ the Praxis booklet COMPLETELY before coming to take the test- it provides
vital and useful information. It is your responsibility to be prepared
for the test.
- Be well-rested & eat before taking the exam, this allows you to concentrate
on the test rather than your hunger
- Read the question(s) first, before you begin reading the passage(s) - this
allows you to know what information you need to look for. Make sure you
know what the question is asking.
- Pin-point key words such as: Not, Least, and Exactly
- Take a watch, time yourself, and manage your time wisely
- Answer the questions you know first (only possible on paper-based Praxis),
then eliminate answers you know are incorrect, narrowing down your correct
choices
- Workshops- Spring Only, if funding is available: UNCW offers PRAXIS
I workshops, which are free of charge and open to anyone interested in
attending. Check with Ms. Bowen (boweng@uncw.edu) about
availability
- Study Guide Website: http://library.uncwil.edu From
there, click on “Data
Base and Article Searching”, once there, Click L, then Learnatest.com.
Click on New User and create a username and password. Scroll down to PRAXIS
I. Click on it for an online review
- Study Guides/Practice Books: Available in the UNCW bookstore, websites
(such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble), Randall Library, or online at
http://www.ets.org/praxis. See http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxtest.html#ppst for
test descriptions and sample test questions.
There are also study guides available through the UNCW Library Reserves
Area
- Praxis Website: http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxorder.html#guides
You can purchase study guides through
ETS at this website.
- Website: Lets you take a practice test.
http://0-www.learnatest.com.uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/Institutions/CareerList_Preview.cfm?CC=Teaching&CFID=3286129&CFTOKEN=69904264
UNCW TESTING CENTER: (PRAXIS I Registration and test-oriented questions)
The PRAXIS I tests may be taken on the UNCW campus. Testing is scheduled
by appointment by the Campus Testing Center. For registration or questions,
please call the testing center at 910-962-7444.
ETS Website
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