What exams do I need to become a teacher in National?

National uses the Praxis (ETS) for teacher certification. The specific exams you need depend on the grade level and subject area you want to teach. Browse the exams below to find the ones required for your certification area.

How do I register for National teacher certification exams?

You can register for National teacher exams through the official testing provider's website. The Educational Testing Service oversees teacher certification in the state. Check the official website for registration deadlines and testing locations.

What is the passing score for National teacher exams?

Passing scores vary by exam. Each exam listed below shows its specific passing score requirement. Generally, National teacher exams use scaled scores, with passing scores typically ranging from 220-240 depending on the specific test.

How long should I study for National teacher certification exams?

Most candidates study for 4-8 weeks before their exam. We recommend starting with our study guides to understand the content, then taking practice tests to identify weak areas. Focus extra time on content areas with higher weights on the exam.

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National Teacher Certification Exams

Free study guides and practice tests for National teacher certification exams. Prepare for Praxis (ETS) exams with comprehensive resources.

28 Exams Available

112 Resources

5 Subject Areas

Testing System:Praxis (ETS)

Administered by:Educational Testing Service

Note:Used by multiple states

Showing 28 of 28 National exams

Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary

NES 051

National

Elementary Education

75 questions120 min

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Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (053)

NES 053

National

Elementary Education

100 questions180 min

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Elementary Education Assessment

5006

National

Content Knowledge

180 questions270 min

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Elementary Education: Content Knowledge

5018

National

Content Knowledge

140 questions150 min

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Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching

7811

National

Content Knowledge

222 questions285 min

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Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

5017

National

Teaching Methods

120 questions130 min

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Elementary Education: Mathematics Subtest (Praxis 5003)

Praxis 5001

National

Elementary Education

50 questions65 min

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Elementary Education: Mathematics Subtest (Praxis 7003)

Praxis 7001

National

Elementary Education

40 questions55 min

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Elementary Education: Mathematics—CKT (7813)

Praxis 7811

National

Elementary Education

52 questions85 min

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Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects

5001

National

Content Knowledge

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Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects

7001

National

Content Knowledge

225 questions275 min

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Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts Subtest (Praxis 5002)

Praxis 5001

National

Elementary Education

80 questions90 min

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Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts—CKT (7812)

Praxis 7811

National

Elementary Education

63 questions90 min

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Elementary Education: Science Subtest (Praxis 5005)

Praxis 5001

National

Elementary Education

55 questions60 min

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Elementary Education: Science Subtest (Praxis 7005)

Praxis 7001

National

Elementary Education

50 questions55 min

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Elementary Education: Science—CKT (7814)

Praxis 7811

National

Elementary Education

47 questions60 min

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Elementary Education: Social Studies Subtest (Praxis 5004)

Praxis 5001

National

Elementary Education

60 questions60 min

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Elementary Education: Social Studies Subtest (Praxis 7004)

Praxis 7001

National

Elementary Education

45 questions55 min

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Elementary Education: Social Studies—CKT (7815)

Praxis 7811

National

Elementary Education

60 questions50 min

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Elementary Education: Teaching Reading Subtest (Praxis 7002)

Praxis 7001

National

Elementary Education

80 questions110 min

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Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle

5901

National

Content Knowledge

165 questions185 min

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Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Mathematics Subtest (Praxis 5903)

Praxis 5901

National

Elementary Education

50 questions65 min

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Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Science Subtest (Praxis 5905)

Praxis 5901

National

Elementary Education

55 questions60 min

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Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Social Studies Subtest (Praxis 5904)

Praxis 5901

National

Elementary Education

60 questions60 min

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Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction (104)

NES 104

National

Reading Instruction

100 questions150 min

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Foundations of Reading

Pearson NESNES 890

National

English Language Arts and Reading

100 questions240 min

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Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205)

ETS / PraxisPraxis 5205

Multiple States

English Language Arts and Reading

90 questions150 min

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Praxis Teaching Reading: K–12 (5206)

ETS / PraxisPraxis 5206

Multiple States

English Language Arts and Reading

90 questions150 min

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National Teacher Certification Exams

Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary

Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (053)

Elementary Education Assessment

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching

Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Elementary Education: Mathematics Subtest (Praxis 5003)

Elementary Education: Mathematics Subtest (Praxis 7003)

Elementary Education: Mathematics—CKT (7813)

Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects

Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects

Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts Subtest (Praxis 5002)

Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts—CKT (7812)

Elementary Education: Science Subtest (Praxis 5005)

Elementary Education: Science Subtest (Praxis 7005)

Elementary Education: Science—CKT (7814)

Elementary Education: Social Studies Subtest (Praxis 5004)

Elementary Education: Social Studies Subtest (Praxis 7004)

Elementary Education: Social Studies—CKT (7815)

Elementary Education: Teaching Reading Subtest (Praxis 7002)

Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle

Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Mathematics Subtest (Praxis 5903)

Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Science Subtest (Praxis 5905)

Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle—Social Studies Subtest (Praxis 5904)

Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction (104)

Foundations of Reading

Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205)

Praxis Teaching Reading: K–12 (5206)

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