Praxis
Test preparation and licensure resources for prospective teachers.
The Praxis Lab
Test Preparation Center/Praxis Lab
3rd Floor of Joseph Jackson Building, Room 312
On January 1, 2022, test prerequisites will be reinstated and students must again adhere to all requirements. Praxis II content area exams may still be required for alternate route program participants who do not have a degree or 18 hours of coursework in the certification area.
The Praxis Lab is designed to assist prospective teachers in preparing for the Praxis tests. The Mississippi State Board of Education requires that all educators pass this test to comply with licensure guidelines. The College of Education’s Praxis Lab provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with both the Praxis I and Praxis II tests.
Praxis I test is designed to measure basic academic skills, while the Praxis II measures general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills.
The Praxis Lab utilizes Plato software to assess students’ knowledge in each of the basic skill areas. This software is designed to be customized by the Praxis Lab Coordinator to become tutorial as determined by students’ specific strengths and weaknesses.
Test preparation workshops are held throughout the year designed to provide students with the opportunity to sharpen their skills in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics.
The Praxis Lab is a user-friendly, modern training facility designed to aid students in becoming familiar with both the Praxis I and Praxis II test. All students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this useful resource.
PRAXIS CASE Exam Exemption
Teacher education majors may be exempt from the PRAXIS CASE exam by meeting one of the following test score requirements.
SAT EQUIVALENT SCORES TO ACT – January 2017
All candidates must meet the ACT equivalent at the time the assessment was taken.
| ACT | SAT (March 2016 and thereafter) | SAT (August 2015 to February 2016) | SAT (1995 to August 2015) | SAT (Prior to 1995) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 and Above | 1060 and Above | 990 and Above | 980 and Above | 870 and Above |
CASE Study Companions
Praxis Resources
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
- Educational Testing Service (ETS) Praxis Website
- Praxis Information Bulletin
- Praxis Requirements for Mississippi
- Praxis Test at a Glance – Study Materials
- Praxis Fee Waivers
- Praxis Testing Centers and Dates
Learn a Test
Learn a Test with the LearningExpress Library! (Click to begin)
Learn a Test was developed by the LearningExpressLibrary & the Mississippi Library Commission to offers online tutorials and practice tests designed to help students and adults learn basic skills, improve their knowledge of common subjects, and prepare to score well on school, college, and career exams. Students will find the LearningExpress Library’s resources helpful with Praxis test preparation. Each of the Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve success on the required tests.
Contact
For more information, please contact us at:
Center for Teacher Quality
Mr. Michael Mozee, Director
College of Education and Human Development, 2nd Floor, Suite 212
Office: 601-979-8666
Email Address: michael.t.mozee@jsums.edu
