What is the Praxis II Test?
Praxis II – Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) is designed to assess a beginning teacher’s pedagogical knowledge. It assesses a teacher’s understanding of such areas as human growth and development, classroom management, instructional design and delivery techniques, and evaluation and assessment.
The test can be taken anytime within the three years after graduation. Level 1 teachers register for the test through Educational Testing Service at www.ets.org.
The Praxis Series Registration Bulletin is free online. The test is given on specified dates; the registration fee is $40 and the cost of the test is approximately $85. Teachers select the Principles of Learning and Teaching test in their area of education preparation and assignment.
#0521 Early Childhood
#0522 Grades K-6
#0523 Grades 5-9
#0524 Grades 7-12
ETS will forward scores to the Utah State Office of Education. Level 1 teachers who do not achieve a passing score of 160 may retake the test and they must pass this test in the first three years of teaching.
