PRAXIS Core Assessments

The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests (Praxis Core) measure skills in three different academic areas: reading, writing, and mathematics. The tests provide a comprehensive assessment of whether a teacher candidate has the necessary skills and content knowledge.

Teacher candidates must complete all three of the Praxis Core tests prior to admission into the Elementary Education bachelor of science program at United Tribes Technical College.

North Dakota Praxis Core Requirements
TestTest CodeMin. ScoreCut Off Score
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading5712149156
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing5722153160
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics*5732143150
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (Take all 3 tests at the same time)5751466**
Composite Score: 466**

**North Dakota standards indicate that a teacher candidate must have a cumulative score of 466, provided that they have met passing scores in at least two of the three Core tests.

Minimum Scoring for ND

Effective September 1, 2018, North Dakota test takers must meet the minimum score for each assessment in addittion to a composite score of 466.

*On-screen four-function calculator will be provided for the Core Mathematics test.

Registration Information

For complete information about registration visit ETS PRAXIS. The Praxis Core tests are only available in the computer-delivered format. For assistance in registering for a Praxis exam, see Brenda Rhone, Room 142 in the Science & Technology Building (south campus).

Test Costs

Effective June 1, 2015, each Praxis Core test is $90. The combined test (all three) is $150. Payments must be made out to ETS directly and be paid by check, money order, credit/debit card, or with PayPal. Checks and money orders must be made out to ETS — The Praxis Series. Orders received without payment or incorrect payment may be returned.

Score Reports

In order for UTTC to receive a copy of your score, you must use code 6425 as the recipient code to indicate UTTC as your institution and select UTTC to receive a score report.

Your official score report will be available to you via your My Praxis account approximately 2-3 weeks after the test date. See the ETS website for more information on retrieving your Praxis Scores.

What to bring on test day

ETS will send you information explaining where/when to report and what to do on test day. It is recommended to print this information and take with you to the testing center. You will also need a government-issued ID.

Acceptable forms of ID:

  • Driver's license
  • State ID card
  • Passport
  • National ID card
  • Military ID card

If you do not have your ID at the testing site, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to take the exam. If this happens, you will have re-register and pay to take the test again.

Retaking the Praxis

There is no limit to how many times you can retake an exam. ETS does require a waiting period of 21 days before retaking a test. There is a fee for each time you take a test so it is best to be prepared for the very first exam you take.

Test Preparation

  • United Tribes Technical College
    The Teacher Education department at UTTC has some resources available to help students prepare for the Praxis test. For more information please see Brenda Rhone.
  • ETS
    The ETS website provides various materials to help prepare candidates for their Praxis exam. Preparation materials include:
    • Study Companions
    • Strategy and Tips
    • Study Plans
    • Test Prep Webinars
    • Video Library
  • Mometrix Test Preparation
    The Mometrix Academy offers practice tests and test preparation videos for many different types of tests including the PRAXIS Series. Visit www.mometrix.com/academy/praxis-test for resources for Praxis Core.