Praxis II Information

What is Praxis II?

The Praxis II assessments measure subject-specific skills and content knowledge. Listed below are the subject areas the State is currently requiring Praxis II scores for certification. PSU recommends that those students seeking New Hampshire certification take these tests just prior to student teaching or in their senior year. Please submit a copy of your Praxis II scores to the New Hampshire Department of Education (R7660) and to Plymouth State University (R3690).

Students planning to apply for out-of-state certification should obtain assessment testing requirements for that particular state by contacting the State Department of Education in that state.

Nonstandard testing accommodations for test takers with disabilities, or whose primary language is not English, are available for those who meet Educational Testing Service (ETS) requirements.

Please note that the registration deadline for each test is about 30 days prior to the test date. Check www.ets.org/praxis for the exact deadline dates.

Registration Information, Praxis Dates, Locations and Fees

For information on the Praxis, please either pick-up a Praxis Bulletin at the OTC (Speare 215) or contact Education Testing Services (ETS) directly:  www.ets.org/praxis, 1-800-772-9476, or ETS-The Praxis Series, PO Box 6051, Princeton, NJ  08541-6051.

How can I prepare for the tests?

ETS publishes a Tests at a Glance booklet for each Praxis subject area. You can review and download a Test at a Glance booklet online at www.ets.org. Other ETS publications including study guides for select subject area tests are available by calling 1-800-537-3161 or visiting www.ets.org.

Praxis II State of New Hampshire Passing Scores for Areas of Certification at Plymouth State University Subject Assessment Area Test Code Test Name Passing Score(s)

Biology
20235
Biology: Content Knowledge
153

Biology
30233
Biology: Content Essays
143

Early Childhood
10022
Early Childhood: Content Knowledge
161

Elementary Education
10014
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge
148

English
10041
English Language, Literature, & Composition: Content Knowledge
164

English
20042
English Language, Literature, & Composition: Essays
155

Middle School Mathematics
20069
Middle School Mathematics
151

Physical Science
20481
Physical Science: Content Knowledge
148

Secondary Mathematics
10061
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
127

Secondary Mathematics
20063
Mathematics: Proofs, Models, & Problems, Part 1
140

Social Studies
10081
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
155

Social Studies
20082
Social Studies: Analytical Essays
145

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