North Carolina Praxis Tests

Praxis Tests in North Carolina

North Carolina requires that teachers take the Praxis Core Academic Skills test series and Praxis Subject Assessments. All prospective teachers must take Praxis Core (also known as Praxis I) exams prior to attending a teacher preparation program. Praxis Subject Assessments (also known as Praxis II) are taken later as candidates apply for their actual licensure. Not all teachers will need to take Praxis II exams, depending on the area and grade level of licensure.

Praxis Core Academic Skills Exam Requirements

To be admitted into a North Carolina teacher preparation program, students must either achieve minimum required scores on their ACTs or SATs, or earn North Carolina's passing scores on three Praxis Core Academic Skills tests:

Test takers can also opt to take all three Praxis Core tests together at once. This test is known as Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test.

Praxis Core Exepting Scores for North Carolina

The following ACT scores exempt Praxis Core test takers from the equivalent exams:

Those who test out of Praxis Core exams must still take applicable Praxis Subject Assessments for their desired licensure subject area.

Praxis II Subject Assessment Exams for Corresponding Licensure Areas in North Carolina

To obtain a teaching license in North Carolina, new teachers typically must complete a teacher preparation program at a regionally accredited school and, for licensure in specialized areas, pass subject-specific Praxis Subject Assessments. Some licensure areas and grade levels require more than one subject assessment; for example, secondary school teachers must take the Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 (5624) as well as a subject area exam, such as Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) or English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038). Each subject area is followed by the codes of required tests in North Carolina. View the following chart to identify which Praxis II assessments you must take to achieve licensure in North Carolina:

Licensure Areas for Which Praxis Tests Are Required

North Carolina Praxis Testing Centers

If you take Praxis Exams at a North Carolina testing center, your scores will automatically be sent to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If you are testing outside of North Carolina, selecting the state code 7846 will add the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as a score recipient.

Use this table to find a Praxis testing center in North Carolina near you:

Learn more about how to register for Praxis Exams.

Praxis Test Dates in North Carolina

Praxis Core Exams are offered continuously throughout the year, not in separate testing windows. Prospective test takers can plan on registering for an exam any time. Praxis Subject Assessments are not always offered continuously, and different tests have different testing window frequencies. Make sure to check Praxis test dates to properly align your preparation plan with available testing windows.

North Carolina Praxis Test Preparation Resources

Creating a study plan can help ensure you are fully prepared and confident on test day. First, research your exam to get an overview of test format and content. Then, create a review plan that helps you go over each topic. Plan study sessions around your schedule at regular intervals to avoid cramming. Study.com's free 15-question practice tests are an approachable way to get started, and our comprehensive study guides with bite-sized lessons help make preparation painless!

Praxis Practice Tests for North Carolina

Our free 15-question diagnostic practice tests give you immediate feedback, including answers and video explanations for questions you missed. You'll also receive a list of your strengths and weaknesses, complete with suggested video lessons and other resources to help focus your study. Study.com members receive access to 50-question practice tests. Large practice test question banks mean you can take these tests multiple throughout your preparation process to track your progress and assess exam readiness.

• Praxis Core Academic Skills - Mathematics Practice Test (5732)
• Praxis Core Academic Skills - Mathematics Practice Test (5733)
• Praxis Core Academic Skills - Reading Practice Test
• Praxis Core Academic Skills - Writing Practice Test
• Praxis Physical Education (5091) Subject Assessment Practice Test
• Praxis Biology (5235) Subject Assessment Practice Test

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Praxis Study Guides for North Carolina

Study.com offers online study guides for all Praxis Core exams and many of the Subject Assessments required for North Carolina licensure areas. Our Praxis I & II study guides feature lessons grouped into chapters that closely follow the exam content with short quizzes and tests throughout to assess your strengths and weaknesses for a personalized preparation experience.

• Praxis Core Academic Skills - Mathematics: Study Guide & Practice (5732)
• Praxis Core Academic Skills - Mathematics: Study Guide & Practice (5733)
• Praxis Core Academic Skills - Writing: Study Guide & Practice
• Praxis Core Academic Skills - Reading: Study Guide & Practice
• Praxis English Language Arts (5038): Practice and Study Guide
• Praxis Social Studies (5081): Practice and Study Guide

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