Praxis II Subject Assessments Information

updated-August 2022

PreK-9 Programs

Note: Candidates must check Maryland Requirements Page at the Praxis Website (https://www.ets.org/praxis/md/requirements/) to verify the test information before registering for tests, as requirements are adjusted regularly.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

For admission to Phase III of the P-9 Programs, verification of having taken or having registered for the required Praxis II Subject Assessment tests is required.

To be hired in the state of Maryland, the required tests must be passed at the level prescribed by the state.

REQUIRED TESTS

For EC/ELEM majors, there are four required items in the Praxis II Subject Assessments series. Five items are listed as state requirement, but since FSU has a combined major for EC/Elem, only three are required. However, some districts require the 2^nd Early Childhood subject assessment for new hires.

For ELEM majors, there are three required items in the Praxis II Subject Assessment series.

For ELEM/MIDDLE majors, there are three items in the Praxis II series required and one to prove you are highly qualified in your subject area.

*Those candidates seeking a middle school position should be aware that some districts required middle school teachers to also pass the secondary Praxis II exam for their subject area. See the Maryland requirements at the ETS Praxis website for info on those tests and passing scores.

TEST DATES                                                                                              

All Praxis II exams are computer –delivered and can be taken at various locations around the state, including the Allegany College of Maryland Student Success Services Testing Center. Some of the Subject Test are now offered at home. These tests are offered by appointment only during the Praxis testing windows throughout the year. Register for the desired test at the ETS website and select your desired testing site. For more information about the ACM Testing Center, contact ACM Student Success Services at 301-784-5553. Dates for the testing windows for each test are located at https://www.ets.org/praxis/register/centers_dates/ .

REGISTRATION

ONLINE at www.ets.org/praxis/register

Registration is required and must be received by a published date which is about a month ahead of the test. Please put Frostburg State University as a site to receive scores when taking tests. Put 5402 after both the “A” and “R” blocks on the registration form. A is for your attending Institution and R is recipient of test scores. If you test or live outside of Maryland, you must also request that your scores be sent to the Maryland Department of Education (7403).

Note: Candidates must check Maryland Requirements Page at the Praxis Website (https://www.ets.org/praxis/md/requirements/) to verify the test information before registering for tests, as requirements are adjusted regularly.

SCORES

For tests that are offered during testing windows, scores will be available in your online ETS account 2–3 weeks after the testing window closes, regardless of the specific date on which you tested within that window. Scores will be accessible via your account for one year from the posting date. Save a copy of your report for your files.

For more information on the Praxis assessments, registration procedures, scoring and Maryland requirements, visit: https://www.ets.org/praxis/md/requirements/