Do you have to pass the Praxis II exam in order to get your teaching certificate?

Avery’s Mom: Do you have to pass the Praxis II exam in order to get your teaching certificate?
I am scheduled to take the Praxis II exam (social studies content) mid-March and planning to graduate in June after my student teaching this spring. My question is, do I have to pass the Praxis II exam in order to receive my teaching certificate? What happens if I dont pass?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Teacher Man
I wish I had a longer answer, but none is needed.

You need to pass the PRAXIS II exam in order to get your license to teach.

If you don’t pass, you can be a substitute teacher until you do pass.

Good Luck…

Answer by MacIke
Yes you have to pass. If not . . . no cert.

I took the Soc Stu content and thought I failed. I almost signed back up for the test, but the stop fees were to high.

I passed it in the top 15% and received the cert of reg for doing so.

Remember to study the great content portions of the test: History and Government.

Do not worry about Sociology or Psychology. And you really do not need to worry about economics.

this leaves geography. Make sure you know important terms.