The Praxis I (1) Examination is required by the State of Maryland for All Areas of Teaching. There are other test scores that will work in place of the PRAXIS I PRE-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Computer PPST (CPPST). Requirements are listed below.

The State of Maryland requires the use of your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to process your Teacher Certification paperwork. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the tests through the Prometric Testing Centers.

To find a Prometric Testing Center in your area go to: Computer-based Test Centers

For qualifying Praxis I Test Scores and Optional Test Scores, refer to the following:

For Computer-Based CPPST or Paper-Based PPST (Praxis 1) Tests:

5710 10710 PPST Reading 177
5720 20720 PPST Writing 173
5730 10730 PPST Mathematics 177
(No Calculators)

Our on-line test preparation can help you pass your Praxis 1 the first time that you take the examination. This test preparation method is easily accessible from any computer that has internet with your password when you join us for your success.

The following Test scores are accepted by the State of Maryland to use in place of the Praxis 1:

SAT Combined Math and Critical Reading Scores (if taken after 2005) 1100
SAT Verbal Composite Math Scores (if taken between April of 95 and 2005) 1100
SAT Math and Verbal Score Combination (if taken before April of 1995) 1000
ACT A Composite test Score 24
GRE A Composite test Score for Math and Verbal 1000

To register for a Praxis I (PPST or CPPST) go to www.ets.org.

Contact Information:

Maryland State Department of Education or
Division of Certification and Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

www.marylandpublicschools.org

Division of Certification and Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education

Praxis 1 Information and Requirements for other US States