PRAXIS I - PPST

The PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) measure basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics and include multiple-choice questions and an essay question on the Writing test. The tests are designed to evaluate whether you have the academic skills needed to prepare for a career in education (http://www.ets.org/praxis/about/praxisi).

Students majoring in Education must pass the PRAXIS I Tests as part of the Procedure for Admission to Professional Education. 

For more information regarding each step in the Procedure for Admission to Professional Education view this detailed document or contact the Division of Education 614-251-4623

Scheduling the Praxis I PPST

• PRAXIS I PPST Fact Sheet  

PRAXIS I PPST Resources

• Academic Resource Center workshop schedule . NOTE: we are happy to schedule additional workshops upon request
• Preparation books, handouts, and practice exams are available in the Academic Resource Center, Spangler 304, and in the ODU Library Reference section.
• To find a tutor specializing in Praxis I Reading and Writing, see the ARC tutor list.  For Math assistance drop-in the Math Lab - Current Schedule  

PRAXIS 1 PPST Online Resources

Visit the ETS Praxis Preparation Website:  http://www.ets.org/praxis 

Visit the ETS Praxis Preparation Website:   
• Use LearningLibraryExpress, available through the ODU Library: http://www.ohiodominican.edu/library/articles/edu/ 
• View student-created study tools, or create your own: http://quizlet.com/ or http://www.quia.com/web  
• To take a free practice test online, go to: http://testprepreview.com/  
• To purchase an electronic study book for PLT: http://www.praxistutorial.com/   

Testing accommodations

• Students who require specialized testing accommodations for a DOCUMENTED DISABILITY will need to submit documentation of a disability through the Coordinator of Disability Services, (614)-251-4233. Download the Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs from the ETS website, http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/1011_hed_bulletin_supplement.pdf , and submit signed documentation to ETS prior to scheduling your test.  For more information visit http://www.ets.org/praxis/register/disabilities 
• If English is not your primary language, you my request additional time to take the test.  For more information visit  http://www.ets.org/praxis/register/accommodations/plne/. .  To get these accommodations, the Director of International Programs, (614) 251-4646, must sign a Certificate of Documentation (available from ETS) for the student to submit before scheduling the test.
• While the ARC provides information on question types and test taking strategies, students who are experiencing stress, anxiety, and/or emotional difficulties regarding the Praxis examination should visit the Wellness Center, located on the second floor of the Griffin Student Center, visit http://www.ohiodominican.edu/WellnessCenter/ .  (614) 251-4570, wellnesscenter@ ohiodominican.edu