Praxis I
All education pre-majors are required to pass or exempt the Core Academic Skills Praxis I exam prior to entering the Spadoni College of Education Professional Teacher Educator Program. The Core Academic Praxis I exam consists of reading, writing, and math.
At Home Praxis Testing
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As of September 1, 2019 the Praxis I Core exam requirements for the state of South Carolina changed. Some of the free website below may have the old test numbers, but can still be used as a practice resource.
| Assessment | Passing Score |
|---|---|
| Praxis Core Combined (new code 5752) | |
| Praxis Core Reading: (new code 5713) | 156 |
| Praxis Core: Mathematics (new code 5733) | 150 |
| Praxis Core: Writing (new code 5723) | 158 |
You may exempt the Core Academic Skills Praxis I if:
- You scored 1100 on SAT (i.e., taken on or after March 2016).
- You scored 22 or higher on ACT Composite
- You scored 1650 or higher on SAT Composite (i.e. Taken prior to March 2016).
- You scored 24 or higher on ACT Composite (i.e. Taken prior to March 2016).
You may register for the Core Academic Praxis I at www.ets.org. The Core Academic Skills Praxis I test is computer-delivered and must be taken at a certified testing center.