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Praxis II Overview English Praxis II (5038) Math Praxis II (5165) Biology Praxis II (5236) Spanish Praxis II (5195) Social Studies Praxis II (5081) French Praxis II (5174)

Praxis II

Overview

The Praxis II is required of everyone before they begin the Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) Master of Arts in Teaching program. It is also a requirement for teacher licensure through the Mississippi Department of Education. For MTC we typically place teachers in the subjects of English, math, science (biology/chemistry), social studies, Spanish, or French. There are some special cases in which other subjects are possible. This document has a list of the possible Praxis II tests you can take to receive initial teacher certification in Mississippi through a University of Mississippi alternate-route program.

*Please note that not all Praxis II tests will allow you to receive initial licensure through an alternate-route program. Please ensure you are signing up for the right test. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us here.

Signing up for the Praxis II

The Praxis II test is administered by ETS. This website provides helpful information about signing up for the test. You will need to plan in advance when signing up so that you give yourself time to prepare and also time to find an open testing time. To see which test you should sign up for that will allow you to receive your initial Mississippi teaching license, you can refer to this list.

Test locations and formats

There are testing centers throughout the world that administer the Praxis II. There is also the option to take it at home. There are benefits and drawbacks to each option so be sure to figure out which format works best for you. The at-home test option involves computer requirements as well as the need to install proctoring software.

Study Resources

There are numerous study resources available online and in print format. ETS also provides study companions and study resources. We have gathered testing resources and included them under our resources page.

English Praxis II (Test #5038)

Overview

The English Language Arts (ELA) test covers a number of topics related to literature, reading, and writing. For those interested in taking the ELA Praxis II, it is advisable to study with the ELA Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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Math Praxis II (Test #5165)

Overview

The Math test covers secondary mathematics curriculum including content related to Number & Quantity and Algebra; Functions and Calculus; Geometry; and Statistics & Probability. For those interested in taking the Math Praxis II, it is advisable to study with the Math Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

study resources

Practice Tests:

  • https://www.240tutoring.com/ (Free practice test for 5165, free basic diagnostics [Refresh page upon results to view diagnostics without entering email]. Full resource access is paid)

Biology Praxis II (Test #5236)

Overview

The Biology test includes content related to Nature and Impact of Science and Engineering; Cell Biology: Cell Structure and Function; Genetics and Evolution; Diversity of Life and Organismal Biology; and Ecology: Organisms and Environments. For those interested in taking the Biology Praxis II, it is advisable to study with the Biology Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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Flashcards:

  • https://quizlet.com/ (Search by test code “5236”. Requires free account for full resource access)

Social Studies Praxis II (Test #5081)

Overview

The Social Studies test requires the understanding and application of social studies knowledge, concepts, methodologies, and skills across the fields of United States history; world history; government/civics/political science; geography; economics; and the behavioral science fields of sociology, anthropology, and psychology. For those interested in taking the Social Studies Praxis II, it is advisable to study with the Social Studies Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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French Praxis II (Test #5174)

Overview

The French test assesses knowledge of the French language and culture, and the ability to write, listen to, and speak in French. For those interested in taking the French Praxis II, it is advisable to study with the French Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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Flashcards:

  • https://quizlet.com/ (Search by test code “5174”. Requires free account for full resource access)

Spanish Praxis II (Test #5195)

Overview

The Spanish test assesses knowledge of the Spanish language and culture, and the ability to write, listen to, and speak in Spanish. For those interested in taking the Spanish Praxis II, it is advisable to study with the Spanish Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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Practice Tests: 

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Flashcards:

  • https://quizlet.com/ (Search by test code “5195”. Requires free account for full resource access)

Other Praxis II Tests

Overview

Although less common, there are many other subjects covered by Praxis II Tests.

Study companions

Praxis Core

Overview

The Praxis Core tests measure the reading, writing, and mathematical skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. These skills may be assessed all at once with the Praxis Core Combined test (5752), or on separate days through individual Reading (5713), Writing (5723), and Math (5733) tests.

Signing up for the Praxis core

The Praxis Core tests are administered by ETS. This website provides helpful information about signing up for the tests. You will need to plan in advance when signing up so that you give yourself time to prepare and also time to find an open testing time.

Test locations and formats

There are testing centers throughout the world that administer the Praxis Core tests. There is also the option to take them at home. There are benefits and drawbacks to each option so be sure to figure out which format works best for you. The at-home test option involves computer requirements as well as the need to install proctoring software.

Praxis Core Combined Test (Test #5752)

Overview

The Praxis Core Combined test measures the reading, writing, and mathematical skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. There is not a separate study companion for the combined test.

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Core Academic Skills For Educators: Reading (#5713)

Overview

This test measures the reading skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. For those interested in taking the Reading Core test, it is advisable to study with the Reading Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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Core Academic Skills For Educators: Writing (#5723)

Overview

This test measures the writing skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. For those interested in taking the Writing Core test, it is advisable to study with the Writing Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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Core Academic Skills For Educators: Mathematics (#5733)

Overview

This test measures the math skills of those seeking to enter teaching preparation programs. For those interested in taking the Math Core test, it is advisable to study with the Math Study Companion. The study companion includes a list of topics on the test and sample questions.

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