What is the difference between the PLACE exam and the PRAXIS II Exam?
Both are content area assessment tests. PLACE is designed for Colorado. PRAXIS II is a nationwide test. Recently, Colorado started accepting PRAXIS II, so only certain exams have been approved for their content at this point: Elementary Education (Test 10014), English (Test 10041), Mathematics (Test 10061), Science (Test 10435) and Social Studies (Test 10081). Please check that the test you are signing up for is approved by the State of Colorado and is the correct test number.
Both are content area assessment tests. PLACE was designed and developed for Colorado. PRAXIS II is a nationwide test. Recently, Colorado started accepting PRAXIS II, in 5 content areas: Elementary Education (Test 10014), English (Test 10041), Mathematics (Test 10061), Science (Test 10435) and Social Studies (Test 10081). Please check that the test for which you are registering is approved by the State of Colorado and is the correct test number.