COST Praxis & State-Specific Testing 3

Question 1

New York State requires candidates for initial teacher certification to pass the:

Accepted Answer

New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE)

Answer

New York uses its own NYSTCE exam series, which includes content specialty tests and the edTPA, rather than Praxis.

Question 2

The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam covers which three areas?

Accepted Answer

Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

Answer

The Praxis Core tests foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics as a prerequisite for teacher preparation programs.

Question 3

Illinois requires out-of-state teachers to pass the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS). Which of the following is TRUE about the ILTS?

Accepted Answer

It replaces the need for any Praxis scores in Illinois

Answer

Illinois uses the ILTS, which is its own state-specific exam system, and passing it satisfies Illinois content knowledge requirements instead of Praxis.

Question 4

When a teacher applies for out-of-state licensure, the new state's department of education typically evaluates which Praxis component first to determine basic academic qualification?

Accepted Answer

Praxis Core Academic Skills scores

Answer

Praxis Core scores demonstrate that a candidate has met foundational academic skills standards, which many states check before reviewing subject-area competency.

Question 5

The Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Praxis exam is categorized by which variable?

Accepted Answer

Grade-level band (K-6, 5-9, 7-12)

Answer

The PLT exam comes in three grade-level versions (K-6, 5-9, and 7-12) to reflect pedagogical knowledge appropriate to different developmental stages.

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

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

COST Praxis & State-Specific Testing 3