PLACE & Praxis II Exams

1. What is the difference between the PLACE and the Praxis II exam?
   • Scores from the PLACE are applicable in earning a teaching certificate exclusively in the state of Colorado, while scores from the Praxis II can be used to earn a teaching certificate in any state.
   • The PLACE measures the level of knowledge and skills judged important for educators in Colorado schools. For test dates and registration for the PLACE exam, visit www.place.nesinc.com.
     • Remaining PLACE test date to be considered for the 2013/2014 admission process is March 9, 2013. You MUST submit a copy of your passing score on either the PLACE or Praxis II test to DTR in order to be considered for admission.
   • The Praxis II is a national test that measures knowledge of specific subjects that K-12 educators would teach. The computer-based Praxis II Exam can be taken at one of their testing centers. For computer-based and paper-test dates and registration, go to www.ets.org/praxis. You MUST submit a copy of your passing score on either the PLACE or Praxis II test to DTR in order to be considered for admission.
2. Should I take the PLACE or the Praxis II?
   • DTR does not preference one exam over another.
3. What if I don’t have my scores before the application deadline?
   • You MUST submit a copy of your passing score on either the PLACE or Praxis II test to DTR in order to be considered for admission.
4. Once I decide to take either the PLACE or Praxis II test, which sub test should I take?
   • Elementary Education applicants (will be eligible for certification in grades K-6):
     • If taking the PLACE, register for Elementary Education (01)
     • If taking the Praxis II, register for Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, test code 0014.
     • A computer-based version of the Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge exam is also available. Test code 5014. You can schedule to take the exam at a Praxis test center no later than March 9, 2013..
       • You MUST submit a copy of your passing score on either the PLACE or Praxis II test to DTR in order to be considered for admission.
   • Secondary Mathematics applicants (will be eligible for certification in grades 6-12):
     • If taking the PLACE, register for Mathematics 04
     • If taking the Praxis II, register for Mathematics 0061
     • A computer-based version of the Praxis II Mathematics exam is also available. Test code 5061. You can schedule to take this at a Praxis test center NO LATER THAN March 9, 2013.  Tests scheduled after March 9, 2013 will not be considered for the 2013/2014 admission process.
   • Secondary Science applicants (will be eligible for certification in grades 6-12):
     • If taking the PLACE, register for Science 05
     • If taking the Praxis II, register for General Science 0435
     • A computer-based version of the Praxis II General Science exam is also available. Test code 5435. You can schedule to take this at a Praxis test center no later March 9, 2013.  Tests scheduled after March 9, 2013 will not be considered for the 2013/2014 admission process.
5. I’m interested in Special Education. Do I take the Special Education PLACE/Praxis II exam?
   • No. Special Education candidates will take the Elementary Education PLACE/Praxis II. Through Denver Teacher Residency, Special Education candidates will earn an elementary teaching license with an additional endorsement in Special Education.
6. Where do I send my test scores?
   • If taking the PLACE, all scores are automatically sent to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). You must also send a copy of your score report to DTR (PLACE test center will not send it to DTR). You can fax it to (720) 423-3810 or scan and email to info@denverteacherresidency.org.
   • If taking the Praxis II, the CDE must be selected as a designated score recipient (Institutional Code 7040) when registering for the exam. You must also send a copy of your score report to DTR (Praxis test center will not send it directly to DTR). You can fax it to (720) 423-3810 or scan and email to info@denverteacherresidency.org.
   • To be considered for the 2013/2014 admission process, you MUST submit a copy of your passing score on either the PLACE or Praxis II test to DTR.
7. When should I start preparing for the PLACE or Praxis II, and what is the test format?
   • Start preparing immediately.
   • If taking the Elementary Education PLACE, sessions are four and one-half hours in length, covering six subareas (Language Arts & Literacy, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Humanities, and Wellness & Physical Education) and include 100-130 multiple-choice questions.
   • If taking the Secondary Mathematics PLACE, there are multiple choice questions in the areas of foundations of mathematics, functions and relations, measurement and geometry, probability and statistics, and calculus and discrete mathematics.
   • If taking the Elementary Education Praxis II, sessions are two hours in length, covering four subareas (Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science) and include 120 multiple-choice questions.
   • If taking the Secondary Mathematics Praxis II, sessions are two hours in length and include 50 multiple choice questions.
8. How should I prepare for the PLACE or Praxis II?
   • We encourage all our applicants to take either test seriously. For specific preparation materials, please consider obtaining outside resources in addition to resources given on each test’s respective website. Below is a list of some of the available resources for each test. The DTR does not endorse any specific preparation program.
   • PLACE Elementary education study guide
   • Praxis II Elementary Education general information and practice materials
   • PLACE Mathematics study guide
   • Praxis II Mathematics general information and practice materials