Praxis CORE Information
Who needs to take the Praxis Core?
Entry into teacher education programs requires passing scores on one of the basic skills tests approved by the State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction.
ACT or SAT Scores must be less than five years old at the time of application to the School of Education.
ACTcomposite score of 23 with minimum scores of 20 on English, Math, and Reading
(must meet all score minimums -- all or nothing)
OR
SATcomposite score of 1070 with minimum scores of 450 both on Verbal and Math sections
(must meet all score minimums -- all or nothing)
OR
Beginning September 1, 2014
Praxis Core Academic Skills tests in:
Reading score of 156 or higher
Mathematics score of 150 or higher
Writing score of 162 or higher
Praxis Core Test Descriptions
Reading (5712)
The Core Reading test includes sets of questions that require the integration and analysis of multiple documents, as well as some alternate response types, e.g., select-in-passage. Includes both long and short passages, 85 minutes, 56 questions.
Mathematics (5732)
The Core Mathematics test includes numeric entry and multiple choice questions, and will also offer an on-screen calculator to help ensure that questions are testing mathematical reasoning by reducing the chance that a candidate’s wrong response comes from a simple arithmetic error. 85 minutes, 56 questions.
Writing (5722)
The Core Writing test assesses both argumentative writing and informative/explanatory writing, and will contain one writing task for each writing type. In addition, multiple-choice questions will be added to address the importance of research strategies and assess strategies for revising and improving text. 100 minutes (40 minutes for the multiple choice section and two 30‐minute constructed response sections)
Praxis Registration
You must register on the web
You must register at least 3 days in advance
$150 for the combined test (Test 5751)
$90 for a single exam
UW La Crosse Counseling & Testing Center
2106 Centennial Hall, 308 16th Street North
To register for test at UW-La Crosse-- Test Center Code#7714
To send test scores to UW-La Crosse-- Score Recipient School Code #1914
Useful Praxis Links
Praxis -- ID Requirements
Acceptable ID(Driver’s License or Passport are best, Student IDs are NOT acceptable)
Contains current photo
Contains name in English
Contains birthdate
Contains signature
Has expiration date
Is government issued
Praxis -- Day of Test
TEST SECURITY
Wanding for metal & electronic items
Pant leg lift
Shirt sleeve lift
Pocket check
We provide scratch paper
We provide pencils
We provide ear plugs
We can provide tissues (2 at a time)
We can provide cough drops
You may take nothing into the test room except what we give you.
No food or drink allowed in the test lab.
Cell phones are NOT allowed during testing and may not be used during the break.
Cell phones must be totally powered OFF and stored in a locker until you have completed testing.
ALL personal items must be locked up in a locker outside the test room.
C. Criss Gilbert, Test Czar
Counseling & Testing Center
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
2106 Centennial Hall, 308 North 16th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-8074 office