Nevada Praxis Test Information and Resources - Nevada Teachers of Tomorrow

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Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

The Nevada Department of Education requires each teacher candidate to pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam (Praxis Core) to measure your fundamental knowledge and skills. You can become exempt from the Praxis Core if you hold a conferred master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with certain GRE scores, or by passing the CBEST. Our expert Program Advisors will guide you through the exemptions policies and what you may qualify for.

Praxis Testing

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Secondary Areas
Elementary & Special Education

In addition to the Praxis Core or exemption from it, secondary teachers (Grades 7-12) must take the Nevada Praxis Subject Assessment in their specific content area. This assessment is required before applying for their Standard License, after the completion of all requirements under their Alternative Route License (ARL).

Biological Science: Test 5235
Mathematics: Test 5161
General Science: Test 5435
English Language Arts: Test 5038
Social Studies: Test 5081
Spanish— World Language: Test 5195

To qualify for a standard license to teach Elementary, teachers will take the Praxis Elementary Multiple Subjects Test (5001).

To qualify for a standard license to teach Special Education, teachers will take the Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge & Applications (5354).

Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching

Teachers seeking licensure in Secondary areas and Special Education are required to pass the Nevada Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) to receive a Standard License. You can take the exam before you begin teaching, but most wait until they have been in the classroom teaching, as the test is focused on the application of pedagogy in the classroom. The test you take depends on the instructional license you are working towards and grade level you are teaching- PLT K-6 (test 5622) or PLT 7-12 (test 5624).

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