*Graduate Applicants only: If your undergraduate (or Master s degree) cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher, NO admissions test scores are required.

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1 Admissions Testing Requirements for Teacher Education Programs (as required by the Rhode Island Department of Education) University of Rhode Island School of Education *Graduate Applicants only: If your undergraduate (or Master s degree) cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher, NO admissions test scores are required. Praxis I CORE tests Praxis I CORE tests Testing Options for Undergraduate and Graduate* Applicants Undergrads only: If cum GPA is 3.0 or above at time of application, minimum required scores of: Math 147 Reading 153 Writing 159 (no composite score required) Undergrad and Graduate applicants: If cum GPA is at time of application: Math 150 Reading 156 Writing 162 and Composite (total) Score of 468 with no test score more than 3 points below the cut. (See page 3 for more information.) SAT** Critical Reading score of at least 530 Math Score of at least 530 and Composite (total) Score in these 2 areas of at least ACT** GRE 24 Reading 20 Math 1100 Composite (800 scale test) with no less than 465 verbal and 584 quantitative 300 Composite (170 scale test) with no less than 151 verbal and 147 quantitative Important: Students who have a cum GPA of 3.0 or above and one qualifying ACT or SAT test score must have a minimum CORE score of 147 (Math) or 153 (Reading). (No Writing test is required.) Students who have a cum GPA of and one qualifying ACT or SAT test score must have a minimum CORE score of 150 (Math) or 156 (Reading). (No Writing test is required.) 1

2 Testing Scenarios: Do I need to take any of the Praxis 1 CORE tests? If you have taken the SAT, ACT, or GRE tests, you may be exempt from part or all of the Praxis I tests. Graduate Students Only: If your undergraduate cumulative GPA (or Master s degree cumulative GPA) is 3.0 or above, you are not required to provide any test scores at admissions. If your cum. undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 ( ), you must provide passing scores on the Praxis 1 tests or the SAT, ACT or GRE as specified on page 1 table (examples follow). If one SAT score qualifies: You must meet the following requirements (no Writing tests are required): If your SAT Critical Reading score is 530 or above, you must only pass the Praxis 1 test in Math OR have an ACT score of 20 or above. If your SAT Math score is above 530, you must only take the Praxis 1 test in Critical Reading OR have an ACT Reading score of 24 or above. If one ACT test score qualifies: You must meet the following requirements (no Writing tests are required): If your ACT Reading score is at least 24, you must only pass the Praxis 1 test in Math OR have an SAT Critical Reading score of 530 or above. If your ACT Math score is at least 20, you must only pass the Praxis 1 test in Reading OR have an SAT Critical Reading score of 530 or above. When using one Praxis 1 test score in combination with SAT or ACT test: If GPA 3.0 or above, use passing math or reading score in table (page 1) If GPA is , use passing math or reading score in table (page 1) If I take one or more of the Praxis I CORE tests, what are the scoring requirements? The Praxis I tests have individual cut (minimum) scores, and a composite score. If your overall GPA is , and you are taking all three PPST tests (Reading, Math, and Writing) you must earn a composite score that is equal to the total of the three cut scores as follows: Praxis 1 CORE: = 468 Note: It is permissible to achieve the composite score while having one or more individual scores up to three points below the cut for that individual test. If your overall GPA is 3.0 or above, and you are taking all three Praxis 1 tests (Reading, Math, and Writing) you only need to meet the minimum passing scores from table on page 1 (no composite score is required). Examples follow of acceptable and unacceptable scoring combinations, with cut scores in parentheses: Acceptable: Math 147 (150) Reading 156 (156) Writing 167 (162) Composite: 470 The lowest score is 3 points below the cut. Acceptable: Math 152 (150) Reading 155 (156) Writing 161 (162) Composite: 468 Two scores (reading and writing) are fewer than 3 points below the cut. Not acceptable: Math 153 (150) Reading 150 (156) Writing 163 (162) Composite: 466 The composite score is 466, and it must be 468 or above. The Reading test would need to be retaken for a score of at least 153 (3 points below cut). Important note: If you took one or more of the Praxis I PPST tests (no longer available after August 31 st, 2014) and attained passing score(s), these are acceptable. Please contact the OTE with any questions about combining Praxis 1 PPST and CORE scores at See page 5 to review PPST score requirements. 2

3 Registering for the Praxis I CORE Tests 1. Registration: To register, visit Create a My Praxis account. IMPORTANT: Once you select Schedule Tests, please click small blue bar: EPP Test Requirements. (Do not enter any information in boxes above on that page.) Please designate URI as a test score recipient: The Praxis CORE is only available in computer-based format; test dates are offered continuously. Praxis CORE Combined Test: 5751 (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) -- $150 Praxis CORE Individual: Reading (5712), Writing (5722), Mathematics (5732) -- $90 each test Candidates can choose to take the CORE Reading, Mathematics and Writing assessments as single tests, or as a combined test (most economical) in a single testing session with an optional 15-minute break. There are several testing centers in Rhode Island and neighboring states. Visit to locate test centers near you. 2. Financial Assistance: To find out more about applying for an ETS fee waiver, visit: Important: To be considered for an ETS fee waiver, documentation must be received well ahead of test date. Fee waivers are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and only given out one time per year to a given student. School of Education Resource: The School of Education recently received a grant to help students in significant financial need pay for required tests. Documentation will be required to be considered for a grant. For more information, please contact Marsha Mott at Accommodations: a) If you have a documented disability through Disabilities Services here at URI, you may qualify for testing accommodations. Contact that office and visit: call with any questions. Be sure to seek assistance from the URI Office of Student Disabilities Services in Memorial Union early. Requests to ETS for accommodations take several weeks to process. b) If you are a test taker whose primary language is not English (PLNE), you may qualify for extended time when taking these tests. Visit the link below for more information, and contact Dr. JoAnn Hammadou: joannh@uri.edu; For either option above, several documents must be completed and mailed in to ETS when you register, so please plan ahead! 4. About Test Scores All score reports are accessed online via your My Praxis account. Praxis I CORE scores will be available about 17 business days after testing window closes. For more information visit: Scores are available on-line for 1 year; after that, you have to pay to obtain them. Make sure to print a copy of your scores and save them to your hard drive or a thumb drive! 5. Retaking Tests: You may re-take Praxis CORE test(s) once every 21 days, not including your original test date. 3

4 Resources to help you prepare for the Praxis 1 CORE Tests 1. ***EDC 280: This URI 1-credit class is specifically designed to provide target test prep for each of the Praxis 1 CORE tests in Reading, Writing, and Math. Students who have taken this class often make significant gains in their Praxis 1 test scores. It is offered in both fall and spring semesters. 2. ETS Free Resources: For a general overview of the tests visit: For content-specific information, visit Praxis CORE Study Companions that include sample test questions and test-taking strategies are available through the following links: Mathematics: Reading: Writing: Study Guides (CORE) print or on-line: On-line interactive practice tests are available for $17.95 each: A print study guide will be released by ETS in summer, This will be available for reference at the Curriculum Materials Library at URI and CCE Library as soon as possible, and eventually may also be ordered new or used online. 3. ETS general test-taking resources: Overview: Preparing to Take a Praxis Test Webinar Video (Flash, 11 min., 49 sec.) Strategies for Success Video (Flash) Computer-Delivered Test Day Video (Flash) / Computer-Delivered Testing Demonstration (Flash) 4. Anxiety Guide: If you experience test-taking anxiety, the following may be helpful: 4

5 Information below ONLY for students who took and passed Praxis I PPST test(s) prior to September 1, 2014: As of September 1, 2014, the computer-based Praxis CORE tests will be the only available option for taking or re-taking. If you already have passing PPST score(s) for any or all of the tests (Reading, Writing, Math), these will count, as long as they meet the criteria. NO composite score is calculated for students with a combination of PPST and CORE test scores, but passing scores must follow GPA guidelines (boxes 1 or 2). Please contact the Office of Teacher Education with any questions: Praxis 1 / PPST Praxis 1 / PPST PRAXIS PPST TESTS Testing Options for Undergraduate and Graduate* Applicants Undergrads only: If cum GPA is 3.0 or above at time of application, minimum required scores of: Math 176 Reading 176 Writing 174 (no composite score required) Undergrad and Graduate applicants: If cum GPA is at time of application: Math 179 Reading 179 Writing 177 and Composite (total) Score of 535 with no test score more than 3 points below the cut. (See page 3 for more information.) SAT** Critical Reading score of at least 530 Math Score of at least 530 and Composite (total) Score in these 2 areas of at least 1150 ACT** GRE 24 Reading 20 Math 1100 Composite (800 scale test) with no less than 465 verbal and 584 quantitative 5