What are the PRAXIS II Content Knowledge Test and PRAXIS II Content Area Exercises?
These are two standardized tests required for teacher certification in the State of Rhode Island. The PRAXIS II Content Knowledge Test is a multiple-choice test with 120 questions related to four content areas: mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. A score of 145 on the PRAXIS II Content Knowledge Test is required prior to admission. The PRAXIS II Content Area Exercises is a test where you apply your knowledge of teaching and content knowledge by hand-writing your response to the four prompts-mathematics, science or social studies, reading/language arts, and interdisciplinary instruction. A score of 148 on the PRAXIS II Content Area Exercises is required prior to student teaching. See http://www.ets.org/ for more information about the nature of the test, topics covered, cost, registering, and schedule for testing. Both tests are two hours each. They can be taken together or separately.
Related Questions
- If I passed a Praxis II content knowledge test (English, math, science or social studies), do I also need to pass a middle grades Praxis test in the same content area to obtain a middle grades endorsement?
- If I pass the Praxis II content test in an area I want to add to my license, do I have to wait until REPA goes into effect to apply for the addition?
- What are the PRAXIS II Content Knowledge Test and PRAXIS II Content Area Exercises?
