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BASIC SKILLS TESTING REQUIREMENT
All applicants to the professional program for teacher certification at CCSU must submit evidence of basic skills testing in reading, writing, and mathematics. Connecticut Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) must ensure that candidates take the Praxis Core in mathematics, reading, and writing OR provide evidence of basic skills testing in one of the following approved ways:
- Submit SAT Score Report
- Submit ACT Score Report
- Submit Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
As part of admission into the professional program for teacher certification, teacher candidates must provide evidence demonstrating these core competencies.
If You Choose to Take Praxis Core (as Opposed to Submitting an Sat, Act, or GRE Report), Testing Information is Below:
| Test Code | Assessment | Notes | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5713 | Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading | 85 minutes; 56 selected-response questions based on reading passages and statements | $90 |
| 5723 | Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing | 100 minutes; 40 selected-response questions and two 30-minute essay sections | $90 |
| 5733 | Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics | 90 minutes; 56 selected-response and numeric entry questions | $90 |
| 5752 | Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (Reading, Writing, & Mathematics) | Register for the core COMBINED TEST to take all 3 subtests in one sitting | $150 |
| FEE WAIVERS MAY be eligible for students with demonstrated need that meet the criteria. See ETS website for more information: https://www.ets.org/pdfs/praxis/fee-waiver-request.pdf |
The Praxis Core is offered year-round by appointment (Monday through Saturday) Locations: Glastonbury, Hamden, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven (check ETS website for additional locations) To Get Started, visit the ETS Website: https://praxis.ets.org/
Your first step will be to create an account with Educational Testing Service (ETS).