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| PRAXIS I AND II
For UMES Teacher Candidates
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| WHAT, WHY, HOW and WHERE?
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What is the PRAXIS?
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| The Praxis Series are assessments for teacher candidates
administered by Educational
Testing Services (ETS). The number
of assessments required depends on the content area in which
a candidate will teach. Praxis I assesses basic reading,
writing, and mathematics skills and a passing score is required
for all teacher education candidates. Praxis II assesses
subject matter and pedagogy skills in one of 25 content areas.
In content areas without an assessment (e.g., Agriculture),
the teacher candidates only need to pass Praxis I. The
State Board of Education approved qualifying composite scores effective
July 1, 2002. Candidates who have taken Praxis I prior to
July 1, 2002 and did not pass all three tests may resubmit
their scores for approval. The composite score is defined
as the combined total of the state qualifying scores on the
three basic skills tests. The combined, composite score for
candidates who have taken the paper and pencil test is 527,
for the computer-based test, the score is 966. As of January
1, 2002 there will only be one version of the test given
and this will be computer generated.
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| Why do I need the PRAXIS |
These tests are required by state departments of education
of colleges and universities to measure the academic achievement
and proficiency of individuals entering or completing teacher
preparation programs.
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How can I study for the PRAXIS?
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| Currently, there is a Praxis Lab available for UMES students
to practice taking the Praxis I exam. Praxis workshops will
be offered throughout the semester for UMES students. To
sign up for a workshop or obtain for more information, please
contact the Praxis Coordinator, Mr. Michael Nugent, at 410-651-8362
or email at manugent@mail.umes.edu
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Where can I take the PRAXIS?
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| ETS administers the assessments six Saturdays per year — September
21, November 23, January 11, March 8, April 26 and June 28th — at
14 test sites in Maryland located within two- and four-year
institutions of higher education. This assessment schedule
is also offered in all 50 states and in a number of foreign
countries. Test sites and dates are listed in ETS's free
annual publication, the Registration Bulletin or on the website
at www.teachingandlearning.org
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The Praxis is also offered at any Sylvan Learning Center.
A person must wait sixty (60) days to retake a test if
they do not pass a test at Sylvan. The number for the Salisbury,
MD location is 410-341-4100.
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