PDE Certification Testing Requirements and Composite Calculator

Subject-Area Exams

These tests measure subject-specific content knowledge, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills, that education students need to begin teaching.

• Praxis®II Subject Assessments: These tests measure knowledge of specific subjects that K-12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.
• PAPA Specific Certification Areas: PreK-4, Special Education PreK-8 and Special Education 7-12 

How Do I Read My Scores?

Check out the following resources to better understand your test scores.

• PAPA: Understanding Your Test Results
• Praxis®: Understanding Your Praxis® Scores

Questions?

For additional questions, contact Ja Nel Orwig at 412-392-3975 or jorwig@pointpark.edu.