Tests at a Glance

Tests at a Glance (TAAG) will provide you with specific information about the Praxis II exam(s) you need to take. Click on the test number next to the name of a given test to download a copy of the study guide. Try online test questions and see responses to sample questions.

Popular TAAG Sites for Those Seeking Licensure

in the State of Ohio

Principles of Learning & Teaching (PLT) Exams

• Early Childhood (Test 30521)

• Grades 5-9 (Test 30523)

• Grades 7-12 (Test 30524)

Other Praxis Exams

• All Administrative Licenses (Test 10410)

• Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (Test 0353)

• Education of Young Children (Test 20021)

• Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Test 10014)

• Introduction to the Teaching of Reading (Test 10200)
  

Praxis PLT Test Preparation Sessions* at the

Ashland University Centers

• All seminars are identical; attend only one.

• All seminar dates support all Praxis II exams.

• There is no fee for the seminar and no registration is required.
  

*Dates as of 8/12/09. Confirm meetings with the Office of Testing & Licensure (419) 289-5390.

ETS Study Guides are available at

www. ets.org.

Are you looking for a teaching position

in Ohio?

The Ohio Department of Education has established a Web-based Recruitment System.


Get to Know the People in the

Office of Teacher Testing & Licensure

If you have questions about the Praxis II tests, registering for the appropriate exams, etc., contact Ashland University's Office of Teacher Testing and Licensure at (419) 289-5390. The office is located in Schar 114.

Has It Been a Long Time Since You've Taken Educational Psychology?

Click here to view an introduction to concepts found on the Principles of Teaching and Learning (PLT) test!

Please Note the Following:

• This tutorial is not meant to be the only study material that you use when preparing for the PLT! 

• Be sure to use your notes, books, etc. and plan on more material being on the exam than just the information in this tutorial. 

• Consider it a beginning point for your studying!

The PowerPoint tutorial includes information relevant to educational psychology and tips for taking the test. 

You move through the program by pressing the arrows located on or below each Power Point slide or by clicking on the various links.

Do you need to know the passing scores for various tests? Check out the Ohio site on the Praxis Test Preparation site.

Are You Planning to Teach
in Another State?

While every state has its unique requirements, a number of states have an interstate agreement with the state of Ohio. Scroll down the page to see individual states' listings. Also, find out the licensure tests required by many states by clicking on the appropriate state provided by ETS.

Additional information about educator licensure can be found at the Ohio Department of Education's Office of  Licensure Web site. 

Not from Ohio? Check out your state's testing requirements by going to the ETS Choose a State site.

Are You Registering for the Praxis II Tests?

• Make sure you are applying for the appropriate test(s)!

• While you do not have to have passed all applicable Praxis II exams to graduate from Ashland University, you do need to have done  this in order to apply for a teaching license in the state of Ohio.

• Testing accommodations can be made.  If you have appropriate documentation, you may be given additional time, etc. when taking the tests. For more information, refer to the ETS web site Test Takers with Disabilities. If English is not your first language, be sure to read Examinees Whose Primary Language Is Not English for a possible extension in the amount of time you  have to complete a given test.