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Where can I find more information about the Praxis I (PPST) and National Teacher's Exam (NTE)?

CLICK HERE to go to the official Praxis I (PPST) website.

The test is divided into three sections:

  1. Reading
  2. Mathematics
  3. Writing

(CLICK HERE for test preparation information and sample questions) - Be sure to choose the Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessments.


National Teacher's Exam (NTE):

Note: Effective October 1, 1995 the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) implemented the new NTE Praxis Series examinations (PPST - Reading, Writing and Mathematics) listed above.

Although new exams have been adopted, Sam Houston State University will continue to honor the NTE examinations for basic skills and specialty area exams listed below if taken prior to date test was discontinued by TSPC.

TEST NAME CODE QUALIFYING SCORE
(Old) NTE Core Battery Tests    
General Knowledge 10510 654 or higher
Communication Skills 20500 659 or higher

TEST NAME CODE QUALIFYING SCORE
(Old) Praxis I Tests    
CBT: Reading 10711 321 or higher
CBT: Writing 20721 317 or higher
CBT: Mathematics 10731 320 or higher