INFORMATION FOR
PRAXIS RESOURCES
Basic Skills Requirement for Teacher Preparation Removal:
On January 1, 2025, the NJ Department of Education will no longer require the basic skills assessment (PRAXIS CORE) for entry to teacher preparation programs or for issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility, except for those persons pursuing the state’s limited certifications: Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (Limited CE) or the Limited Certificate of Eligibility With Advanced Standing (Limited CEAS). Please see the NJDOE’s published broadcast: Basic Skills Update
"Stress is absolutely your worst enemy. It is crucial that you relax, decompress, and remain comfortable throughout the exam. Of course, the implications that lay behind the results of the PRAXIS are important, however, if you are not functioning as your best self, the results fall flat because you were not truly you."
Alexander Lamothe
"A piece of advice I would recommend to anyone who is still in the process, would be to take advantage of the curriculum materials section of Cheng Library! They have so many practice books to help study. I also would say just to take as many practice tests that are even on the ETS website… This way a person gets a better idea of what areas they need to study the most. It took a lot to persevere through failed test results, but 3rd time was the charm! Keep going is always the motto."
Chelsea Pena '22
Early Childhood Education and Sociology Major
"My advice on the Praxis Core is to take the exams as soon as possible. Take advantage of the resources WPU provides. To pass the exam, their weekend writing and reading workshops were important. The workshops were virtual during the pandemic, but our instructor made every workshop interactive! It was nice to see other future educators working together towards one goal."
Karla Lopez
"Taking the PRAXIS is one step closer to becoming the great teacher that you know you are. You’re a couple of exams away from making a real impact. If it’s worth anything, Praxis II is easier than Praxis I.”
Salma Reyad '22
Double major in Elementary Education with an endorsement in ESL and bilingual education & Liberal Studies with a concentration in English Literature and Linguistics
"The PRAXIS exams have always seemed so daunting to me. Like most I am not the best at every subject and have especially struggled with math. Because of this I was not exactly eager to attempt the Praxis exams. However, by working with peers and professors alike I was able to confidently take and pass all the Praxis exams required for my teacher certification. I even went on to work as a peer mentor in the College of Educations Praxis CORE mentor program!"
Christina Aviles '23
Elementary Education Major K-6 with an Academic Major in Liberal Studies
