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    The Praxis is a set of standardized tests required by most U.S. states, including Mississippi, for teacher certification.  MTC participants must take and pass both the Praxis I and II before the start of summer training.  Although the MTC application does not require Praxis test scores, completing and passing the test before submitting your application will increase your changes of acceptance into MTC.

    The institutional code for the University of Mississippi 1840.  Use this code to send your Praxis I and II test scores to the Mississippi Teacher Corps.

    Visit the ETS website to register for the exam and to find information on testing dates and locations.Praxis I Examination:

    The Praxis I is a set of three general knowledge exams administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS).  The test is comprised of three sections: Reading ,Writing, and Mathematics, and MTC participants must pass all three sections.  After you decide if you want to take a computer-delivered test (CDT Code) or a paper-delievered exam (PDT Code), register for all three areas of the test using either the CDT or the PDT codes listed below:

     Section                                         CDT Code                PDT Code       Qualifying Score
    Praxis I: Reading 5710  0710 172
    Praxis I: Writing 5720  0720 173
    Praxis I: Mathematics 5730  0730 172

    Registration Options and Fees:

    Option 1: To register for and take each exam section separately the test fee is $255 and each exam section is one hour long.

    Option 2: To register for two sections together and the third section separately the test fee is $125 plus $85 for the third section.  The first two sections of the test last two hours and the third section lasts one hour.

    Option 3: To register for all three computer-delivered sections at the same time, select Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test: Combined Test  (CDT Code: 5750).  The test fee is $135 and the exam lasts four and a half hours.

    Praxis II Examination:

    The Praxis II is a content-area exam and you should sign-up for the content-area you are most interested in teaching.  MTC accepts Praxis II exams for the following specialty areas: Biology, English, Mathematics and Social Studies.  After you decide if you want to take a computer-delivered test (CDT Code) or a paper-delievered exam (PDT Code), register for one Praxis II exam using either the CDT or the PDT codes listed below:

     Section                                                   CDT Code               PDT Code         Qualifying Score
    Biology: Content Knowledge 5235  0235 150
    English: Language, Literature and Composition 5041  0041 157
    Mathematics: Content Knowledge 5061  0061 128
    Social Studies: Content Knowledge 5081  0081 150
     Test Fees:
     All of the Praxis II exams cost $115 and the test lasts for two hours.