Test Preparation and Study Resources

Supporting Your Path

Our mission is to provide our teacher education candidates with the information, guidance, and support needed to meet the requirements necessary for both degree completion and state certification.

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Testing Requirements

Applicants to the Teacher Education Program are required to submit standardized test score results. 

Enrolled students must submit passing Praxis Subject Assessment scores and/or other required tests such as the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) for certain certifications during the course of their program. 

Study Resources

There are a host of both free study resources, as well as those that require fees which we have compiled here for successfully completing testing requirements for Teacher Education:

Test preparation workshops are available. Visit us in University Hall, Suite 3023, for more information on free test prep programs.

There are a host of both free study resources, as well as those that require fees which we have compiled here for successfully completing testing requirements for Teacher Education. Our Test Prep Coordinator, Donna Kobza, is available to help you design a study plan that will meet your individualized needs. To reach Ms. Kobza, email Donna Kobza at kobzad@montclair.edu.

Educational Testing Services (ETS) Resources

  1. Praxis Bulletin for test takers https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/bulletin
  2. Test-taking strategies and tips https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/tips
  3. ETS/Praxis webinars and workshops
  4. Free Study Companions - A study companion lists the topics covered on each test along with a sample pre-test with a full rationale of each answer.
  •      Go to: ETS.org
  •      select “The PRAXIS Series”
  •      Select “Prepare for a Test”
  •      Select a PRAXIS Test by Number
  •      5025 Early Childhood Content Knowledge (P-3)
  •      5001 Multiple Subjects (Sub-Tests 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) (K-6)
  •      Select free Study Companion (PDF)
  • Educational Testing Services (ETS) Resources – Interactive Practice Tests
  • Magoosh – This is an online test preparation company that teaches students through video lessons, practice test questions, and online email support for Praxis Core.
  • MGM Tutoring & Educational Materials – Core Math made Easy is a workbook to help enable you to pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (5732).
  • Mometrix Praxis Exam Flashcards Study System – This is the home of Mometrix Test Preparation’s flashcard division, specializing in aptitude and content-based exams, including cognitive technologies for optimal learning.
  • Study.com – Offers Praxis study guides, practice tests, and study tools to help you prepare for your Praxis Subject Assessments.

Praxis Test Preparation is organized by the Center for Student Success and Educator Excellence. Staff provide undergraduate teacher education majors with the tools, resources, and support needed to successfully pass their Praxis Exams. This is a required exam in order for students to receive their teaching license. Through targeted group workshops, study strategies, practice materials, and guidance, students build confidence and strengthen their content knowledge. 

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