1. Praxis CORE

2. www.ets.org/praxis What Is The P RAXIS C ORE  Introduced in Spring 2014  Required in Wisconsin as of Sept 1, 2014  These tests measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. They were designed to provide comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs PRAXIS

3. www.ets.org/praxis What Is The PRAXIS CORE  Taken upon entering Teacher Education Program  Replaces the former PPST, Pre-Professional Skills Test  Is now aligned with the new Common Core Standards  3 tests - Reading, Writing, & Math Score range is 100 - 200  Only available as a Computer Based Test (CBT)  Given daily (M – S) in CTC computer testing center  During a two week window each month ( will be administered on a continuous basis beginning 2016) PRAXIS

4. www.ets.org/praxis Who needs to take the P RAXIS C ORE ? From the WINGS Advising Report PRAXIS

5. www.ets.org/praxis Who needs to take the Praxis Core? Entry into teacher education programs requires passing scores on one of the basic skills tests approved by the State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction. Scores must be no more than five years old at the time of application for admission to teacher education program. ACT composite score of 23 with minimum scores of 20 on English, Math, and Reading (must meet all score minimums, all or nothing) OR SAT composite score of 1070 with minimum scores of 450 both on Verbal and Math sections. PRAXIS

6. www.ets.org/praxis Who needs to take the Praxis Core? OR Beginning September 1, 2014 Praxis Core Academic Skills tests in: Reading score of 156 or higher Mathematics score of 150 or higher Writing score of 162 or higher PRAXIS

7. www.ets.org/praxis What are the skills assessed? Skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, drawn from the College and Career Readiness Standards of the Common Core and identified as important for a career in education. Weighting and priority of test content is based on the importance of that content (those skills) to success - learning and achievement - within an educator preparation program. Assessing candidates on the same range of career and college readiness skills they are looking to help students achieve. PRAXIS

8. www.ets.org/praxis What is different from PPST? Reading: Added assessment of integrating content from multiple texts and texts with diverse formats. Mathematics: More rigorous coverage including assessment of CCSS content that is not included in the PPST. Writing: Assesses the ability to write an informational/ explanatory essay in addition to the argument essay from PPST. More of the candidate's score comes from productive writing skills (writing and revision), and selected response questions include coverage of research skills. PRAXIS

9. www.ets.org/praxis Reading (5712) The Core Reading test includes sets of questions that require the integration and analysis of multiple documents, as well as some alternate response types, e.g., select-in-passage. Includes both long and short passages, 85 minutes, 56 questions. PRAXIS Key Ideas and Details17-22 Questions35% Craft, Structure, and Language Skills 14-19 Questions30% Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 17-22 Questions35%

10. www.ets.org/praxis Mathematics (5732) The Core Mathematics test includes numeric entry and multiple choice questions, and will also offer an on-screen calculator to help ensure that questions are testing mathematical reasoning by reducing the chance that a candidate’s wrong response comes from a simple arithmetic error. 85 minutes, 56 questions. Includes multiple choice & numeric entry items. PRAXIS Number and Quantity17 Questions30% Algebra and Functions17 Questions30% Geometry11 Questions20% Statistics and Probability11 Questions20%

11. www.ets.org/praxis Mathematics (5732) PRAXIS Onscreen calculator added. Test is meant to assess mathematical reasoning, not computation. Calculator reduces the chance of simple arithmetic error.

12. www.ets.org/praxis Writing (5722) The Core Writing test assesses both argumentative writing and informative/explanatory writing, and will contain one writing task for each writing type. In addition, multiple-choice questions will be added to address the importance of research strategies and assess strategies for revising and improving text. 100 minutes (40 minutes for the selected-­ ‐ response section and two 30-­ ‐ minute constructed-­ ‐ response sections) PRAXIS Text Production: Writing Arguments Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Revision 6 – 12 SR 2 CR 60% Language & Research Skills28 – 34 SR40%

13. www.ets.org/praxis Praxis CORE PRAXIS Given Monday – Saturday during these testing windows 11/3/14 – 11/22/14 12/8/14 – 12/20/14 1/12/15 – 1/24/15 2/9/15 – 2/21/15 3/9/15 – 3/21/15 4/6/15 – 4/18/15

14. How do I register for Praxis? You must register on the web. You must register at least 3 days in advance $135 for the combined test $125 for two tests taken at the same time $85 for a single test www.praxis.org

15. How do I register for Praxis?

29. Praxis CORE Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators Academic Skills For Educators: Reading (5712) Academic Skills For Educators: Writing (5722) Academic Skills For Educators: Mathematics (5732) Academic Skills For Educators: Combined (5751) Delivered as three separate assessments: Reading 85 minutes Writing 100 minutes Mathematics 85 minutes Combined Test 5 hour appointment

30. Praxis CORE Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators Scores range from 100 – 200 Passing Scores in Wisconsin as of 9/1/2014 Reading 156 Mathematics 150 Writing 162

31. How do I prepare for Praxis? https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/ www.ets.org/praxis/strategiesforsuccess https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/webinars/

32. How do I prepare for Praxis? FREE Praxis test prep View or download these free test prep resources at www.ets.org/praxis/prepare Study Companions — comprehensive overviews for each test, including detailed test descriptions, sample questions with answers and explanations, and general tips and information about the Praxis tests. Webinars and Videos — online videos and webinars with insights on how to prepare for test day.

33. How do I prepare for Praxis? FREE Praxis test prep webinars ETS offers free live webinars. They offer study plans and the opportunity to interact and ask questions. Topics include test overviews, free resources for test preparation and tips for reducing test anxiety. Registration opens two weeks prior to the webinar date. Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 1 p.m. ET Monday, April 20, 2015, at 1 p.m. ET Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at 1 p.m. ET

34. How do I prepare for Praxis? Fee-based test prep resources Purchase additional resources at www.ets.org/praxis/store Study Guides — instructional books with content outlines, test- taking strategies, sample questions and more. Practice Tests — authentic full-length practice tests from previous testing years, with correct answers included.

35. How do I prepare for Praxis? Fee-based test prep resources Interactive Practice Tests (IPTs) allow candidates to practice further with full-length practice tests that simulate the timed testing experience. IPTs provide answers with explanations, a timer to simulate testing conditions, and automated scoring. IPTs can be purchased from the ETS Store at $17.95 per 90- day subscription.ETS Store

36. How do I prepare for Praxis? Fee-based test prep resources The Praxis Series™ Official Guide, 2nd Edition — comprehensive guide and practice for Praxis I® tests, as well as study topics and sample questions for select Praxis II® titles including the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests. Online Tutorials — authentic practice pre- and posttests with diagnostic feedback, rationales to practice test items, links that cover the concepts and theories tested on the exam, and exercises to help master the content.

37. How do I prepare for Praxis? Prep books, Murphy Library, bookstores - Arco, Barrons, Cliff Notes, Petersons Test Prep Companies - Kaplan, Princeton Review, Sylvan Murphy Learning Center

38. Before test day.... Know your reporting place, check it out the day before Have your admission ticket printed out, read it carefully Make sure you have your photo ID, that it is current, and meets the requirements Prometric, 210 South 7th St. UW-L Test Center 2106 Centennial Hall

39. Before test day watch these two videos www.ets.org/praxis/testday www.ets.org/praxis/computertestingdemo

40. On test day.... Get a good night's sleep the night before your test Know your reporting time, be early Make sure you bring your photo ID Have a light meal & take a snack

41. Identification

42. You must have a government issued photo ID, such as a passport or valid driver’s license Praxis ID Requirements Information for ALL For Computer delivered Tests All test takers must read the identification information and requirements on the Praxis web site. You must have acceptable and valid ID with name, signature and photograph to be admitted to a test center. Your name must match exactly as it appears on your admission ticket.

43. You must have a government issued photo ID, such as a passport or valid driver’s license Praxis ID Requirements All documents must be original and not expired. There is one exception regarding expired documentation. If your driver's license has expired but you have your renewal certificate, these two documents together are acceptable as long as the name on the driver’s license and the name on the renewal certificate are the same. If you have renewed your license and you are issued a temporary permit, this can be presented with an acceptable supplemental ID. No copies will be accepted.

44. You must have a government issued photo ID, such as a passport or valid driver’s license Praxis ID Requirements Photo IDs must be original, recognizable and not expired. (Exception to expired driver's license with renewal certificate) Without required identification, the test center staff will not admit you, which will forfeit your registration and test fees.

45.  Acceptable ID Contains current photo Contains name in English Contains birthdate Contains signature Has expiration date Is government issued

46. Is this an acceptable ID??

47. Unacceptable ID

50. Video Surveillance System TEST SECURITY Metal Detection Wanding

51. NO Electronic Devices Leave your phone in car or at home Turn phone off and lock in locker until exam is over

52. Cell phones are NOT allowed during testing and may not be used during the break. TURN IT OFF, RETURN IT TO YOUR CAR or LOCK IT UP IN A LOCKER, or risk dismissal and score cancellation.

53. Wanding for metal & electronic items Pant leg lift Shirt sleeve lift Pocket check No watches We provide Scratch Paper We provide Pencils We provide Ear Plugs tissues/cough drops You may take nothing into the test room except what we give you TEST SECURITY

54. Lockers are available at the Counseling & Testing Center testing lab

55. NameEmailOfficePhone Keller, Sandra Jskeller@uwlax.edu275 Morris Hall(608) 785-8123 Also check Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/testing.html or Praxis website for Wisconsin http://www.ets.org/praxis/wi

56. C. Criss Gilbert, Test Czar Counseling & Testing Center University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 2106 Centennial Hall, 308 North 16 th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 cgilbert@uwlax.edu (608) 785-8074 office (608) 785-8965 fax http://www.uwlax.edu/counseling/ cgilbert@uwlax.edu http://www.uwlax.edu/counseling/