Taking the Praxis II Tests
All teacher education candidates at the University of Delaware must take the Praxis II tests that are required for Delaware teacher certification prior to graduation. The following list includes the tests to take for each of the certification areas possible in the ETE major.
| Certification Area | Test Code |
| Elementary Education | 0014 |
| Middle School English | 0049 |
| Middle School Mathematics | 0069 |
| Middle School Science | 0439 |
| Middle School Social Studies | 0089 |
| Special Education | 0354 |
There is a digit that will be in front of the above 4-number code, and this first digit in the Test Code indicates the session (1 or 2) during which the test is offered that testing year. This digit can help you prepare when to take the tests because you cannot take two tests with the same session number on the same day; you will need to plan to take these tests on two different days.
Registering for the tests
The tests are only available in the paper-and-pencil format. You can take the tests wherever there is a testing location that administers them; you do not have to take the tests in Delaware. You can register for the tests at the ETS website.
At the time you register, you will designate where you want your test scores sent. You get 3 free copies. You must designate the University of Delaware (5811) as one of your score recipients. An institutional recommendation for certification will not be issued until DCTE has received a copy of the appropriate Praxis II tests. In addition to UD, you should designate as score recipients two other states where you may want to teach.
Recommendation for When to Take the Tests
We encourage you to take the tests by January of your senior year. ETE majors are prepared to take the Elementary Education test after completing the Elementary Block. Students who are pursuing special education certification are prepared to take the test in this area after completing the Special Education Block. Students who are pursuing middle school certification should consider taking the test in their area after completing most of the content area courses in their concentration, especially the courses that cover the content addressed on the test (see the "Tests at a Glance" on the ETS website for information on the content covered on a particular test).
Preparing for the Tests
Study guides are available to help you prepare for these tests. You can download a free "Tests at a Glance" booklet, which gives you an overview of the tests and some sample questions, at the ETS website. You can purchase a more complete study guide at many bookstores, or this guide is available in the Educational Resource Center (015 Willard Hall).
