Praxis Writing FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about the Praxis Writing.
When do Praxis Writing scores come out?
Praxis Writing scores are released around 10 - 16 days after taking the exam. You can find specific score dates on the ETS Praxis Exam site.
When should I take the Praxis Writing exam?
To feel adequately prepared for your teaching career, it is recommended that you take the Core exams before beginning student teaching and prior to starting a teaching preparation program.
What are the different types of Praxis exams?
Praxis Reading: Assesses the ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate written passages.
Praxis Writing: Tests your ability to produce effective written responses, including grammar, punctuation, and organization.
Praxis Mathematics: Focuses on basic mathematical concepts, including algebra, geometry, and data analysis.
Praxis Subject Assessments: These are subject-specific tests for specific teaching fields (e.g., elementary education, math, science, English, social studies, etc.).
Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): This exam evaluates your knowledge of pedagogy and your ability to apply teaching concepts.
What is the best way to determine which Praxis test I need to take?
Check with your state's Department of Education or your teacher preparation program to determine which specific Praxis exams are required for your certification.
What is the pass rate of Praxis Core exams?
Minimum qualifying Praxis scores are set at the state level. While national pass rates for the Praxis Core exams are not reported, state-specific passing scores can be found on the ETS website.
Reading: Passing scores vary, but many states require a score of 156 or higher
Writing: Passing scores vary, but many states require a score of 162 or higher
Math: Passing scores vary, but many states require a score of 150 or higher
How do I sit for my Praxis Writing exam?
The Praxis exam is offered both remotely and in-person at test centers nationwide throughout the year.
Should I take the Praxis tests together or separately?
Can I take the Praxis Core exams together or separately?
You can take the Praxis Core exam (consisting of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) together or separately. The choice is up to you. You can save time and money by taking them all at once (the cost of taking all three together is $150, as opposed to $90 for individual exams), or feel better prepared by doing them individually, depending on your learning style.
What are the benefits of taking the combined Praxis exam?
Taking the combined Praxis exam means you will study and pass one exam that covers Reading, Writing, and Mathematics simultaneously. The main benefit of the combined exam is that it allows individuals to enter the education industry more quickly, which is why many states prefer that you pursue the combined exam path first. However, it also means that you will need to learn and memorize all topics in the exam simultaneously, which can be difficult for some learners.
What are the benefits of taking the Praxis exams separately?
Conversely, taking the Praxis exams separately gives you more time to study for each individual exam category. This can be a wise and calculated approach if you are worried about passing the exams and have more time, especially if you are new to the material. This approach allows you to focus more narrowly and become proficient in one area before transitioning to another. The drawback is that this approach can take more time than pursuing the combined exam, and it can be slightly more expensive to sit for three tests.
How does Achievable support both approaches?
Achievable's course can handle either use case. If taking the tests separately, simply study one part of our combined course at a time. Our flexible platform adapts to your chosen study approach.
How many times can you take the Praxis Writing exam?
There is no limit on how many times you can take the Praxis exam. Still, depending on the state, there may be restrictions such as waiting periods between attempts or limits on the total number of retakes within a certain time frame.