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Praxis CORE
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PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis What Is The PRAXIS CORE v Introduced in Spring 2014 v Required in Wisconsin as of Sept 1, 2014 v These tests measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. They were designed to provide comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs
PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis What Is The PRAXIS CORE v Taken upon entering Teacher Education Program v Replaces the former PPST, Pre Professional Skills Test v Is now aligned with the new Common Core Standards v 3 tests Reading, Writing, & Math Score range is 100 200 v Only available as a Computer Based Test (CBT) v Offered on a continuous basis year round v Given daily (Monday – Saturday) in CTC computer testing center v A five hour testing appointment is required to take the combined test
PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis Who needs to take the PRAXIS CORE? From the WINGS Advising Report
PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis 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. Scores must be no more than five years old at the time of application for admission to teacher education program. ACT composite score of 23 with minimum scores of 20 on English, Math, and Reading (must meet all score minimums, all or nothing) OR SAT composite score of 1070 with minimum scores of 450 both on Verbal and Math sections.
PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis Who needs to take the Praxis Core? 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 www. ets. org/praxis What are the skills assessed? Skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, drawn from the College and Career Readiness Standards of the Common Core and identified as important for a career in education. Weighting and priority of test content is based on the importance of that content (those skills) to success learning and achievement within an educator preparation program. Assessing candidates on the same range of career and college readiness skills they are looking to help students achieve.
PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis 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. Key Ideas and Details 17 22 Questions 35% Craft, Structure, and Language Skills 14 19 Questions 30% Integration of Knowledge 17 22 Questions and Ideas 35%
PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis 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. Includes multiple choice & numeric entry items. Number and Quantity 17 Questions 30% Algebra and Functions 17 Questions 30% Geometry 11 Questions Statistics and Probability 11 Questions 20%
PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis Mathematics (5732) Onscreen calculator added. Test is meant to assess mathematical reasoning, not computation. Calculator reduces the chance of simple arithmetic error.
PRAXIS www. ets. org/praxis 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 selected ‐ response section and two 30 - ‐minute constructed- ‐ response sections) Text Production: Writing Arguments Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Revision 6 – 12 SR Language & Research Skills 28 – 34 SR 60% 2 CR 40%
How do I register for Praxis? You must register on the web. You must register at least 3 days in advance $150 for the combined test (Reading, Math, Writing) $90 for a single test www. praxis. org
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Praxis CORE Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators Academic Skills For Educators: Reading (5712) Academic Skills For Educators: Writing (5722) Academic Skills For Educators: Mathematics (5732) Academic Skills For Educators: Combined (5751) Delivered as three separate assessments: Reading 85 minutes Writing 100 minutes Mathematics 85 minutes Combined Test 5 hour appointment
Praxis CORE Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators Scores range from 100 – 200 Passing Scores in Wisconsin as of 9/1/2014 Reading 156 Mathematics 150 Writing 162
How do I prepare for Praxis? • https: //www. ets. org/praxis/prepare/materials/ • https: //www. ets. org/praxis/prepare/tips/ • https: //www. ets. org/praxis/prepare/webinars/
How do I prepare for Praxis? FREE Praxis test prep • View or download these free test prep resources at www. ets. org/praxis/prepare • Study Companions — comprehensive overviews for each test, including detailed test descriptions, sample questions with answers and explanations, and general tips and information about the Praxis tests. • Webinars and Videos — online videos and webinars with insights on how to prepare for test day.
How do I prepare for Praxis? FREE Praxis test prep webinars • ETS offers free live webinars. They offer study plans and the opportunity to interact and ask questions. Topics include test overviews, free resources for test preparation and tips for reducing test anxiety. Registration opens two weeks prior to the webinar date.
How do I prepare for Praxis? FREE Praxis test prep webinars • ETS also offers pre recorded webinars. Topics include test overviews, free resources for test preparation and tips for reducing test anxiety.
How do I prepare for Praxis? Fee-based test prep resources • Purchase additional resources at www. ets. org/praxis/store • Study Guides — instructional books with content outlines, test taking strategies, sample questions and more. • Practice Tests — authentic full length practice tests from previous testing years, with correct answers included.
How do I prepare for Praxis? Fee-based test prep resources • Interactive Practice Tests (IPTs) allow candidates to practice further with full length practice tests that simulate the timed testing experience. • IPTs provide answers with explanations, a timer to simulate testing conditions, and automated scoring. • IPTs can be purchased from the ETS Store at $17. 95 per 90 day subscription.
How do I prepare for Praxis? Fee-based test prep resources • The Praxis Series™ Official Guide, 2 nd Edition — comprehensive guide and practice for Praxis I® tests, as well as study topics and sample questions for select Praxis II® titles including the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests. • Online Tutorials — authentic practice pre and posttests with diagnostic feedback, rationales to practice test items, links that cover the concepts and theories tested on the exam, and exercises to help master the content.
How do I prepare for Praxis? • Prep books, Murphy Library, bookstores Arco, Barrons, Cliff Notes, Petersons • Test Prep Companies Kaplan, Princeton Review, Sylvan • Murphy Learning Center
Before test day. . • Know your reporting place, check it out the day before • Have your admission ticket printed out, read it carefully • Make sure you have your photo ID, that it is current, and meets the requirements Prometric, 210 South 7 th St. UW L Test Center 2106 Centennial Hall
Before test day watch these two videos www. ets. org/praxis/testday www. ets. org/praxis/computertestingdemo
On test day. . • Get a good night's sleep the night before your test • Know your reporting time, be early • Make sure you bring your photo ID • Have a light meal & take a snack
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Praxis ID Requirements Information for ALL For Computer delivered Tests • All test takers must read the identification information and requirements on the Praxis web site. • You must have acceptable and valid ID with name, signature and photograph to be admitted to a test center. Your name must match exactly as it appears on your admission ticket. You must have a government issued photo ID, such as a passport or valid driver’s license
Praxis ID Requirements • All documents must be original and not expired. There is one exception regarding expired documentation. If your driver's license has expired but you have your renewal certificate, these two documents together are acceptable as long as the name on the driver’s license and the name on the renewal certificate are the same. If you have renewed your license and you are issued a temporary permit, this can be presented with an acceptable supplemental ID. • No copies will be accepted. You must have a government issued photo ID, such as a passport or valid driver’s license
Praxis ID Requirements • Photo IDs must be original, recognizable and not expired. (Exception to expired driver's license with renewal certificate) • Without required identification, the test center staff will not admit you, which will forfeit your registration and test fees. You must have a government issued photo ID, such as a passport or valid driver’s license
Ø Acceptable ID Contains current photo Contains name in English Contains birthdate Contains signature Has expiration date Is government issued
Is this an acceptable ID? ? Ø Acceptable ID Contains current photo Contains name in English Contains birthdate Has expiration date Is government issued Contains signature
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TEST SECURITY Video Surveillance System Metal Detection Wanding
NO Electronic Devices Leave your phone in car or at home Turn phone off and lock in locker until exam is over
Cell phones are NOT allowed during testing and may not be used during the break. TURN IT OFF, RETURN IT TO YOUR CAR or LOCK IT UP IN A LOCKER, or risk dismissal and score cancellation.
TEST SECURITY Wanding for metal & electronic items Pant leg lift Shirt sleeve lift Pocket check No watches We provide Scratch Paper We provide Pencils We provide Ear Plugs tissues/cough drops You may take nothing into the test room except what we give you
Lockers are available at the Counseling & Testing Center testing lab
Name Email Office Phone Keller, Sandra J skeller@uwlax. edu 275 Morris Hall (608) 785 8123 Also check Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/testing. html or Praxis website for Wisconsin http: //www. ets. org/praxis/wi
• C. Criss Gilbert, Testing Coordinator • Counseling & Testing Center University of Wisconsin La Crosse 2106 Centennial Hall, 308 North 16 th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 cgilbert@uwlax. edu (608) 785 8074 office http: //www. uwlax. edu/counseling/


