Praxis I - Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST)

The PPST consists of three separate tests: Reading, Mathematics and Writing. Some states require students entering college-level teacher-preparation programs to pass the PPST; some other states, however, use the PPST as a teacher-licensing exam.

Praxis II

-- SUBJECT ASSESSMENT/SPECIALTY TESTS - Praxis offers over 100 tests in specific subjects and specialties including the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). Some states use these tests to credential or certify a teacher to teach in a specific area. These tests vary in terms of format (e.g., multiple-choice, constructed-response, or combined multiple-choice/constructed- response); the time limits on all of them are either one or two hours depending on the specific test.

DANTES funds only one administration of the Praxis I: PPST (complete or partial) and one Praxis II: Subject Assessment or Specialty Area test, including the PLT for eligible Service members per lifetime at DANTES military Test Centers. These exams are not reimbursed if taken at a National Test Center. All Service members must pay the $50 registration fee per testing year. DANTES does not fund the registration fee.