What is PRAXIS II and what are the passing scores required for these licensing exams in NC?
Lateral entry applicants must satisfy any required PRAXIS II specialty-area exams by the end of their second year of teaching. The PRAXIS II Specialty Area Examinations, produced by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), are subject-matter tests designed to ensure that prospective teachers are knowledgeable in their fields. The tests assess both content knowledge and content pedagogy. The specific tests and passing scores required for a North Carolina teaching license are set by the NC State Board of Education.