COST Praxis & State-Specific Testing 2

Question 1

A teacher certified in Ohio wants to teach in Texas. Which Texas-specific exam series would she most likely need to pass?

Accepted Answer

Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES)

Answer

Texas uses its own TExES exams rather than Praxis for certifying teachers in most subject and grade-level areas.

Question 2

Which of the following states does NOT require the Praxis Core as a prerequisite for initial teacher certification?

Accepted Answer

California

Answer

California uses its own CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) instead of Praxis Core for basic skills screening.

Question 3

The Praxis Subject Assessments are primarily designed to measure:

Accepted Answer

Content knowledge in a specific teaching field

Answer

Praxis Subject Assessments evaluate a candidate's mastery of the content they will teach, such as mathematics or biology.

Question 4

A teacher holds a valid Praxis II score in Elementary Education. She moves from Delaware to Florida. What should she expect regarding Florida's acceptance of her scores?

Accepted Answer

Florida may have its own minimum score requirements that differ from Delaware's

Answer

States set their own passing score thresholds for Praxis exams, so Florida's required score may be higher than Delaware's.

Question 5

The edTPA is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A performance-based teacher assessment using classroom evidence

Answer

edTPA is a portfolio-style, performance-based assessment in which candidates submit lesson plans, video recordings, and student work samples for evaluation.

(COST) Certified Out-of-State Teacher Practice Test

(COST) Certified Out-of-State Teacher Practice Test

COST Praxis & State-Specific Testing 2