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Praxis I and II Test Administrations
Plymouth State University is an official testing center for all paper-based Praxis I and Praxis II exams. Passing scores on PRAXIS exams are required before a teacher can become certified in the State of New Hampshire.
To register for an exam, please do so online on the Educational Testing Service Web site. All information relative to cost, registration dates, test day and other administrative issues may be found at that Web site.
If you would like to speak with someone at Plymouth State University about the administration of Praxis I or Praxis II exams, contact either Sarah Veazey, Supervisor Praxis Administration, s_veazey@plymouth.edu or the Office of Teacher Accreditation Assessment and Clinical Experiences at (603) 535-2224.
2007-2008 PRAXIS Test Dates
- Saturday, April 26, 2008
- Saturday, June 14, 2008
- Saturday, July 26, 2008
2008-2009 PRAXIS Test Dates
- Saturday, September 13, 2008
- Saturday, November 15, 2008
- Saturday, January 10, 2009
- Saturday, March 14, 2009
- Saturday, April 25, 2009
- Saturday, June 13, 2009
- Saturday, July 25, 2009
State of New Hampshire, Department of Education
EDUCATOR TESTING INFORMATION SHEET, (PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II)
April 2006 revision
IMPORTANT: For all PRAXIS tests, candidates must register with Educational Testing Service (ETS). INITIAL registration and other information is available on the ETS Web site. RE-REGISTRATION and other PRAXIS information is available by telephone; toll free number 1-800-772-9476, or 609-771-7395.
BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT Ed 513.01
All educators (teachers, administrators, specialists) seeking initial certification must document basic academic skills. The New Hampshire State Board of Education has chosen PRAXIS I (Pre Professional Skills Test - PPST) or the Computerized Pre Professional Skills Test (CPPST) as one means of documenting basic academic skills. The PRAXIS is a testing program developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and validated for use in New Hampshire . Passing scores were established by the State Board of Education. In addition to the PRAXIS I, New Hampshire can accept the PRAXIS I composite score option as well as equivalent tests. Decision regarding equivalent testing is made at discretion of the Bureau of Credentialing. To inquire about the PRAXIS I composite score option or equivalent tests call the Bureau at (603) 271-2408.
EXEMPTIONS: Ed 513.01(b) (July 2003)
- Master's Degree or higher; or
- Seven or more years of educational experience under a credential issued by another state.
This basic academic skills requirement applies to all FIVE certification alternatives.
Test codes and passing scores are as follows:
| Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) (paper & pencil version offered 6 times per year) |
Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test (CPPST) (computer version, available 5 days a week at the Prometric Testing Center) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Test Code 10710 | 174 | Test Code 5710 | 174 |
| Writing | Test Code 20720 | 172 | Test Code 5720 | 172 |
| Mathematics | Test Code 10730 (calculators prohibited) |
172 | Test Code 5730 (calculators prohibited) |
172 |
| Composite Score Option: Reading 172; Writing 170; Mathematics 170 and must have total of at least 518. | ||||
Test Fee: $35.00 each test.
In addition to test fees there is a registration fee. Currently that fee is $40.00.
If the PRAXIS is used as documentation of basic academic skills, a candidate for certification must pass all three tests. Should an individual fail one or more of the sub tests ( Reading , Writing or Mathematics), only the failed test(s) need to be retaken. When taking the test, the candidate must include the Department of Education (Code # 7660) as a score recipient. Scores are maintained by ETS for a period of ten years.
Currently, Franklin Pierce University - Rindge, Keene State College - Keene, Plymouth State University - Plymouth, Rivier College - Nashua, University of New Hampshire - Durham, are sites for the paper and pencil PRAXIS I exams. Additional sites may be added.
New Hampshire has four computer based test sites. One is located at the Prometric Testing Center (formerly the Sylvan Center ), 200 Griffin Rd., #4. , Portsmouth , NH 03801 , telephone (603) 433-6800. Prometric also has a test site in Concord . The address is 261 Sheep Davis Rd., Ste. 3 ,
Concord , NH 03301 , telephone (603) 224-8630. A test site is located at Lebanon College , Lebanon , NH 03766, telephone (603) 448-2445 (testing center ext. 117). Another is located at Daniel Webster College , Nashua , NH 03063 , telephone (603) 546-1500. Additional sites may be added.
Other Prometric Testing Centers are located in the following states:
| Maine | Portland | (207) 775-5812 | Orono | (207) 581-1708 | ||
| Massachusetts | Boston | (617) 345-8980 | Worcester | (508) 853-2988 | E. Longmeadow | (413) 525-4901 |
| Vermont | Williston | (802) 872-0845 |
SUBJECT AREA ASSESSMENT. Ed 513.01
Candidates applying for certification are required to document subject area assessment. For the subject areas in Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, English/Language Arts, General Science, Middle/Junior High School Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics, Secondary Mathematics and Social Studies assessment can be documented by passing the Praxis II subject area test or an equivalent test. Contact the Bureau of Credentialing for equivalent test information. Other subject areas will be validated over a multiyear period. If an educator who holds a valid credential seeks a new endorsement in any of the areas above the candidate will be required to pass Praxis II, or otherwise document subject area assessment, in order for the additional endorsement to be added to the credential. Passing Scores were established by the State Board of Education.
NOTE: In addition to meeting Ed 513.01, before an initial credential will be issued or an endorsement added to an existing credential, all other certification requirements must be met.
EXEMPTIONS: Ed 513.01(d) (July 2003)
- Master's Degree or higher in the subject area to be taught; or
- Seven or more years of educational experience in the subject area under a credential issued by another state.
This subject area assessment applies to all FIVE certification alternatives.
PRAXIS II Passing Scores are as follows:
| Subject Assessment Area | Test Code | Test Name | Passing Score(s) | Test Fee |
| Biology | 20235 30233 |
Biology: Content Knowledge Biology: Content Essays |
153 143 |
$75.00 $75.00 |
| Chemistry | 20245 30242 |
Chemistry: Content Knowledge Chemistry: Content Essays |
153 140 |
$75.00 $75.00 |
| Earth-Space Science | 20571 | Earth Science: Content Knowledge (calculator prohibited) | 148 | $75.00 |
| * Elementary Education | 10014 | Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (calculator allowed) | 148 | $75.00 |
| English/Language Arts | 10041 20042 |
English Language, Literature, & Composition: Content Knowledge English Language, Literature, & Composition: Essays |
164 155 |
$75.00 $90.00 |
| General Science | 30433 10435 |
General Science: Content Essays (calculator prohibited) General Science: Content Knowledge (calculator prohibited) |
135 147 |
$75.00 $75.00 |
| Middle School Mathematics | 20069 | Middle School Mathematics (calculator allowed) | 151 | $85.00 |
| Physical Science | 20481 | Physical Science: Content Knowledge (calculator prohibited) | 148 | $60.00 |
| Physics | 10265 30262 |
Physics: Content Knowledge (calculator prohibited) Physics: Content Essays (calculator prohibited) |
146 140 |
$75.00 $75.00 |
| Secondary Mathematics | 10061 20063 |
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (graphing calculator required) Mathematics: Proofs, Models, & Problems, Part 1 (graphing calculator required) |
127 140 |
$75.00 $75.00 |
| Social Studies | 10081 20082 |
Social Studies: Content Knowledge Social Studies: Analytical Essays |
155 145 |
$75.00 $75.00 |
* Effective July 1, 2006 PRAXIS II Elementary Education, test code 10014, will be required for certification.
When taking the tests, the candidate must indicate the N. H. State Department of Education (code #7660) as a score recipient. Only scores submitted by ETS to the Department of Education are acceptable.
In addition, the Department of Education will also consider teacher tests mandated by other state departments of education that are comparable to PRAXIS I and II. For further information regarding specific tests that can be accepted in lieu of PRAXIS I and II, please contact the Bureau of Credentialing at (603) 271-2408.
Excerpt taken from the State of NH, Department of Education Web site, 05/01/2006.
