The Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) is required for all applicants in the State of Nevada applying for initial teacher licensure. The PRAXIS I is a competency test administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service), in Paper-Based and Computer-Based formats.

You must meet the Praxis 1 Test score requirements for the State of Nevada, set by the Nevada Commission on Professional Standards in Education (NCPSE).

Score Requirements for the Paper-Based Praxis I in the State of Nevada:
0710 PPST Reading 174
0720 PPST Writing 172
0730 PPST Mathematics 172
(No Calculators)

Score Requirements for the Computer-Based Praxis I in the State of Nevada by appointment:
5710 CPPST Reading 174
5720 CPPST Writing 172
5730 CPPST Mathematics 172
(No Calculators)

The Praxis i Test can be taken one time per month, up to 6 times per year, even if you have cancelled a score. We would like to help you pass the first time you take it, with our on-line test preparation site. For your study and review convenience, you can access this site from any computer that has the internet.

If you choose to take the Computer-Based Praxis 1(CPPST) you will need to make an appointment and find a test site through Prometric Testing Centers at www.prometric.com. For more information go to www.ets.org.

Licensure Office of the Nevada Department of Education
Carson City or Las Vegas
Nevada Informational Bulletin

Contact Information:
Nevada Department of Education
9890 S. Maryland Parkway
Suite 231, Room 234
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702)486-6458
www.nvteachers.doe.nv.gov

or

Nevada Department of Education
700 E. Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775)687-9200
Fax# (775)687-9101

Praxis 1 Information and Requirements for other US States