Note: Students who have earned a minimum SAT Reading score of 500 and a minimum SAT Math score of 500 AND a combined score of an 1100 or higher would be exempt from taking the Core Academic Skills test. If a student has earned an English score of a 22 or higher and a Math score of 22 or higher on the ACT tests the student would be exempt from taking the Core Academic Skills test. In order to be exempt, you must provide a copy of your SAT or ACT scores to the Education Department.
The Praxis is a two-part standardized test administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) that all Castleton education students need to pass prior to being recommended for licensure to the Vermont Agency of Education.
The Core Academic Skills Test for Educators measures academic skills in the following areas; reading, writing, and mathematics. The Core Academic Skills Test for Educators can be passed by receiving a passing score on each of the tests- 156 or higher in reading, a 162 or higher in writing and a 150 or higher in mathematics.
The Praxis Subject Assessments measure knowledge of specific subjects in your endorsement area. For example, if you are an Elementary Education (Multidisciplinary Studies) student you will be required to take the Praxis Subject Assessment test; Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects. A Secondary Mathematics student will be required to take the Praxis Subject Assessment test; Mathematics. The required scores for the Praxis Subject Assessment vary depending on which test is taken.
You can register online by visiting ets.org/praxis. You will be given a list of various tests, please choose appropriately. You may want to consult with your advisor before registering for a test as it is very difficult to receive a refund from ETS.
The Vermont Standards website will provide relevant information regarding the Vermont standards and requirements as well as additional information that you will find useful. The main page for Praxis is found on the Educational Testing Services site. Go approximately halfway down the page and select Praxis.