The sub-tests (reading, writing, and mathematics) of the Praxis I measure basic competency skills and are required for the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, the post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs and the Master of Arts in Teaching.
Passing Scores for the Praxis I exam are (for catalog year 2004-2005 and later):
Reading 175
Writing 174
Math 173
This exam is required by the State of Alaska
for teacher certification. (www.eed.state.ak.us)
The Praxis I exam is available as a computer-based test in Anchorage
or as a paper-based test at UAA and other locations around the state.
You must request that test scores be forwarded to the
Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development (recipient code R7027)
and the University of Alaska Anchorage (R4896).
You can test by computer at Prometric Testing Center in Anchorage.
Call well in advance (at least four weeks) for an appointment.
If you fail any of the sections, thirty days must pass between re-test dates (up to five retakes allowed).
Score reports for computer-based tests are mailed two to three weeks after your individual test date.
Register by calling 800-853-6773 or 907-276-0505.
Prometric Testing Center Testing Center #5210
3401 Minnesota Drive
Anchorage, AK 99503
The paper-based tests are offered at regularly scheduled times throughout the year.
To take the paper-based test, you must register by the deadline date.
The tests are administered by the UAA Advising and Testing Office.
Allow four to six weeks for scores to arrive by mail.
UAA Advising & Testing Center 907-786-4500
University Center, Room 112 http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/advising-testing/
3901 Old Seward Highway
Anchorage, Alaska
To access online registration bulletins or to register for a test, visit http://www.ets.org.
Score report: RA4896 University of Alaska College of Education
Score report: R7027 Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development
For more detailed information - Print the flyer:
Praxis flyer page 1
Praxis flyer page 2
Test Preparation
New!! New!! New!!
Club Ed has organized study groups for writing, mathematics, and Praxis exam preparation. Check out the information from menu at left, Student Services>Student Organizations.
For students who are more concerned about the math portion of Praxis, continue to use study guides and utilize the Math Lab for individualized assistance.
Learning Resource Center - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ctc/lrc/
If you are admitted to the BA in elementary or early childhood education and have completed approximately 20-30 credits, including the 6 credits of Written Communication and 3 credits of Quantitative Skills (mathematics), register for the Praxis 1 test. Delaying the test may adversely affect admittance to the Department of Teaching and Learning and degree completion progress.
UAA Advising and Testing Center, University Center, Room 112, 907-786-4500 also offers A+DVANCER Learning.com. This program is designed to diagnose your skill levels in reading, writing, and mathematics and will customize a tutorial program to help you improve in identified areas of deficiencies. Your lessons are personalized to meet your needs. You can work on lessons from any computer, even at home. You will have A+dvancer access for 90 days. The fee is $30 per unit of assessment. This test preparation is designed for Accuplacer, basic skills assessment, but it may be helpful for the individual needing Praxis preparation.
Go to the Educational Testing Service website at www.ets.org/praxis.
Review "Tests At A Glance," your quick guide to each test, including sample test questions with answers and explanations.
Writing assistance - http://english.uaa.alaska.edu/writingcenter/forstudents.html
Mathematics practice - http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/math-a.cfm
- http://mathbits.com/
Terms and theories - http://apps.kysu.edu/ksu_students/PRAXISREVIEWSITE.htm
Alaska Digital Pipeline - This brochure describes the “Digital Pipeline” project. It is a project that purchases access to databases (for Alaska residents) and it is funded by the Alaska State Legislature and maintained by Alaska libraries. This project includes many databases providing full text articles in journals and magazines and products like the “Testing & Education Reference Center,” which students can use to take practice tests and use e-book study guides for many tests (including SAT, ACT, and many others besides the Praxis). Here is the link to that handout:
http://consortiumlibrary.org/hsis/researchaids/handouts/DigitalPipeline_hsis_May08_nopw.pdf
Because it is a subscription (purchased) database, only Alaska residents can access it.
New! Tutorial available through the Consortium Library!
http://consortiumlibrary.org/find/tutorials
The title is: “Accessing Test Study Guides and Practice Tests” and it is about half-way down the page. Check it out!
National Standardized Tests Offered - including Praxis Prep site - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/advising-testing/assessment/tests.cfm
Fee-based assistance - http://www.plato.com/Post-Secondary-Solutions/Educator-Preparation.aspx
Adaptive technology - Disability Support Services - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/dss/
Information is available for Notetaking Strategies, Reading Options, and Writing Supports.
Review the calendar for workshop series.
