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Praxis CORE Test Prep Resources

To be accepted into Teacher Education, you will need to pass the Praxis Core exam by the end of your Sophomore year. The earlier you pass and take it, the better.

Go to: https://www.ets.org/praxis/nc/requirements
Click on: Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Admission to North Carolina State-Approved Educator Preparation Programs

That will then show this chart of the required tests. You can take the three tests separately or all at the same time (combined test 5752). It is a little less expensive to take them all together; but, some students feel they test better taking them separately. That choice is up to you.

Admission to North Carolina State-Approved Educator Preparation Programs

Higher education students seeking admission to North Carolina state-approved educator preparation programs must pass Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests or meet alternative testing requirements approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education.

To Be Licensed in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
K–12: All Areas	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5713	156◊
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5723	162◊
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics(On-screen four-function calculator provided.)	5733	150◊
	◊ Applicants for initial teacher certification must achieve a composite score of 468 on the three sections of the Core Academic Skills for Educators. For single scores, refer to the list above.
	If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core exams (5713, 5723, 5733) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5752) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5713, 5723, 5733).

Learning Express is a library database dedicated to providing test prep and skill building resources. Follow these instructions to find practice tests and ebooks to help you prepare for the Praxis CORE tests.

Click the link to Learning Express database below
Sign In or Register for an Account. You do not have to use your Catawba username or password, although if you are off campus, you will be prompted to enter that information to get to this database. You are creating an account with Learning Express so you can save your progress and return to view ebooks. Therefore, you can select your own username and password but write them down so you don't forget them!
Select the College Library Tab to access College resources
Choose the Career Preparation Box from the grid
Then, select Prepare for Teaching Exams
Scroll down to Prepare for Praxis CORE Tests where you can choose from Praxis Core Practice Exams or Praxis Core Prep eBooks.

LearningExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP Academic This link opens in a new window
Includes practices tests such as GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

Khan Academy Praxis CORE Prep
Some good study tools for all 3 sections (reading, writing, and mathematics)

You can also find Praxis CORE test prep resources directly from ETS using the links below.

Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (5733)
This link will take you to ETS resources designed to provide help and support as you prepare for the Praxis CORE Mathematics Test.
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading (5713)
This link takes you to resources from ETS designed to help you as you prepare for the Praxis CORE Reading test.
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5723)
This page is designed to provide resources for support as you prepare for the Praxis Core Writing test.

School of Education Tutoring

FREE TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES

The department of Teacher Education provides free access to 240Tutoring.com to aid in preparation for Praxis CORE and licensure exams.

Students must request this access from Dr. Christina Azmy (cnazmy19@catawba.edu), Chair of Teacher Education, or Dr. Kim Creamer (kcreamer14@catawba.edu, Dean of Education.