The Praxis Series tests measure teacher candidates knowledge and skills. The tests are used for licensing and certification processes and include:

• Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) These tests measure basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. In addition to licensure, these tests are often used to qualify candidates for entry into a teacher education program.

• Praxis II Subject Assessments These tests measure subject-specific content knowledge, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills, that you need for beginning teaching.

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The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) also offers exam preparation materials.