Maryland

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Tests required for all licensure areas

All teacher licensure applicants who do not have a GPA of 3.0 on their most recently earned degree must present qualifying scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Reading (5713) and Writing (5723) sub tests or one of the alternative assessments listed below. Scores on the prior version of the Core Academic Skills for Educators (5712, 5722) will be accepted as long as the tests were taken on or before June 30, 2020.

In place of the Core tests, Maryland will accept the following options from candidates:

• The PPST taken prior to September 2014: combined math, reading and writing score of 527
• The SAT taken after January 1, 2019: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math score of 1180.
• The SAT taken after April 1995 through December 31. 2018: combined math and verbal (critical reading) score of 1100
• The SAT taken prior to April 1995: math and verbal (critical reading) score of 1000
• The ACT composite score of 24 (ACT composite score is the average of the tests)
• The GRE General Test: composite of the combined verbal and quantitative score of 297. Candidates who took the GRE test prior to September 2011 will use the old composite score of 1000.

Tests required for specific licensure areas

See also links to other Praxis web pages and resources

• The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF)
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• Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs
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For more information about educator requirements in Maryland:

• Maryland Certification website

Other Programs used in Maryland

School Leadership Series

Assess your knowledge for certification in school and district leadership

ParaPro Assessment

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills for classroom assistance

PPAT

Measure your application of skills and knowledge in the classroom