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Step 1: Preparing for Admission

Praxis II: Content Area/License Area Assessments

Teaching Areas & Levels (Tests and Cut-Scores)

Secondary Subjects grades 7th-12th (math, English, Social Studies, Life/Earth Science and Physical/Earth Science)

All tests indicated in RED and coursework (if required) must be successfully completed PRIOR TO being admitted to the NTLP.

Areas of Licensure
Grades
Test Codes
Test Names
Cut Score
Math
7-12
061
063

065
Mathematics: Content Knowledge
Mathematics: Proofs, Models & Problems

Mathematics: Pedagogy
116
144

135
English
7-12
041
042

043
English: Content Knowledge
English: Essays

English: Pedagogy
159
150

145
Social Studies
(AR History Course required)
7-12
081
082

524
Social Studies: Content Knowledge
Social Studies: Analytical Essays

PLT: grades 7-12
155
140

164
Physical/Earth Science
7-12
571
481

483
Earth Science: Content Knowledge
Physical Science: Content Knowledge

Physical Science: Pedagogy
145
145

145
Life/Earth Science
7-12
571
235

234
Earth Science: Content Knowledge
Biology: Content Knowledge

Biology: Pedagogy
145
142

146

Only NTLP participants teaching in the secondary content licensure areas of:

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Life/Earth Science
  • Physical/Earth Science
  • Social Studies
  • Drama/Speech
  • Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish)

May be issued a license in two (2) of these areas. Participants may be licensed in both areas if:

  • They have successfully completed all Praxis II: Content Area exams (see above) for both licensure areas, and
  • Demonstrate a teaching assignment in both areas. 

*NOTE: In addition to taking and passing the required Praxis I: Basic Skills and Praxis II: Content Area exams those licensing in the area of secondary Social Studies must also complete REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK .

*NOTE: The Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) or license specific Pedagogy exam is the SECOND PART of the Praxis II series and should be taken in the NTL teachers first semester of the SECOND YEAR in the program. The PLT or license specific Pedagogy exam is the required exit exam for the program. The NTL teacher is responsible for assuring that they register for and take the appropriate exam. Click here to see a listing of appropriate PLT or Pedagogy exams.

 


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