{"id":2538,"date":"2021-10-14T15:55:33","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T15:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/?page_id=2538"},"modified":"2025-03-05T14:15:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:15:33","slug":"praxis-exam-prep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/praxis-exam-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis Exam Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"praxis-recognition alignright wp-image-2793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/11\/bestcolleges-praxis-exam.png\" alt=\"Icon badge for Best College 2022 from PraxisExam.org\" width=\"273\" height=\"226\" \/>The <i>Praxis<\/i>\u00ae tests measure the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for the classroom. Whether you are entering a teacher preparation program or seeking your certification, these tests will help you on your journey to become a qualified educator.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Step 1: The Basics<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Start here and create an account at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/praxis\">ETS.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Many students use the Norwalk facility to test. The zip code is 06851 and the location is on Westport Avenue, just beyond Stew Leonard\u2019s.<\/li>\n<li>Some test from home. You will need to download an <a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/proctoru.html\">add-on called ProctorU.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Be sure to follow the directions and use a PC or Mac Computer and use a Chrome browser.\n<ul>\n<li>Tablets, Chromebooks, Mobile devices and Microsoft Surface Pro devices are not permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to refer to your WCSU handbook timeline! You must take Praxis by a certain point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 2: Start Planning and Staying Calm<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Take great notes in class. Many content areas covered will appear on your tests.<\/li>\n<li>There are <a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/praxis\/prepare\/materials\">free materials<\/a> for you to study; many PDF guides and checklists of content are available to you on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/praxis\/prepare\/materials\">ETS.org website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Consider creating a study plan. Students typically study 2-4 times per week, for 6-12 weeks, depending on the content review needed.<\/li>\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mNBmG24djoY\">Pomodoro technique<\/a>; study in 25 minutes intervals. It is a medical school technique that is very effective. The WCSU Business School uses it too!<\/li>\n<li>Relax using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KcU6w1Pr5gc\">Theta waves<\/a> as you study. Hearing these can maximize your memory and minimize your stress level.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/01\/2025Elementary-Ed-Certification-Exams-Tracking-Document.docx\">Elementary Education Praxis Tracking 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 3: Gather Resources and Study!<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the Haas Library and visit the Front Desk. There you will find a multitude of books. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.wcsu.edu\/c.php?g=119484&amp;p=1373763\">online books<\/a> too!\n<ul>\n<li>Another page for more Praxis prep and Mometrix links on our library website: <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.wcsu.edu\/teachered\">https:\/\/libguides.wcsu.edu\/teachered<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Visit Quizlet.com or download the app on your phone. Search \u201cWCSU\u201d and a list of different sets will appear. Here is an example for <a href=\"https:\/\/quizlet.com\/327047727\/wcsu-praxis-5161-math-flash-cards\/\">Secondary Math flash cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Utilize Khan Academy. Here is an example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.una.edu\/education\/educator-preparation\/praxis-resources\/praxis-5004-and-5904-social-studies-khan-academy-study-resources.pdf\">Elementary Education Social Studies Resources<\/a> (they are pretty good for Secondary too!)<\/li>\n<li>Consider emailing <a href=\"mailto:moorej@wcsu.edu\">Dr. Moore<\/a>\u00a0for a code. We have some for free sample tests on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.examedge.com\">ExamEdge.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>We also have a Blackboard Praxis Prep! It is evolving and growing. Email Dr. Moore to have your email added for access.<\/li>\n<li>Once you have made a firm study plan and explore your resources, you should feel secure to take your exam. Feel free to reach out to Zoom or meet <a href=\"mailto:moorej@wcsu.edu\">Dr. Moore<\/a> if you are feeling the need for more clarity.<\/li>\n<li>Relax when you study, and know that you are going to do well. WCSU has one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/16\/wcsu-cited-for-praxis-success\/\">top passing rates in the state<\/a>! See <a href=\"https:\/\/passrates.nctq.org\/state\/connecticut\/#institutions\">our NCTQ recognition<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Praxis Bridge<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider Praxis Bridge if a passing score has not been obtained: <a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/praxisbridge.html\">Alt Passing Newsletter<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Praxis Testing Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/sdecertification\/knowledge-base\/articles\/resources\/assessments\/what-assessments-are-required-for-ct-educators?language=en_US\">Assessments Required for Connecticut Educators and the Corresponding Passing Scores<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Praxis\u00ae tests measure the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for the classroom. 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