What is the Praxis I Exam?
What is Praxis I Practice Online?
Schedule of Start Dates
How Does It Work?
Registration Information

WHAT IS THE PRAXIS I EXAM?

The PRAXIS I exam, created by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), must be completed successfully by individuals who are applying for professional certification, and by many for program admissions in higher education.

The PRAXIS I exam, also known as the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST), contains components dealing with reading, mathematics and writing.

For more information on the Praxis I Exam visit any of the below links.

• ETS
• USM Academic Assessment
• USM Career Services

WHAT IS PRAXIS I PRACTICE ONLINE?

The PLATO Simulated Pre-Professional Skills Test offers both a realistic rehearsal for the Praxis I exam, as well as the assessment and development learners need to improve in the areas where their skills are lacking. Because this is an online, Internet-based tool, learners have the convenience of anytime/anywhere access, making it far easer to fit this aspect of their training into their crowded schedules.

The PLATO Simulated Pre-Professional Skills Test can take the learner from general to item specific practice based on the needs of the individual.

Participants who register between the 1st and 15th of each month will be scheduled to start 30 days of online practice on the 1st day of the following month. Registrations received between the 15th and 30th of each month will be scheduled to start on the 15th day of the following month.

Received Start Date
1st - 15th 1st of the following month
15th - 30th 15th of the following month

Step One
a) Register for online preparation for the Praxis I exam through the PDC. (See Registration Form)
b) PLATO website log in information will be sent to you with your confirmation.

Step Two
a) Access the internet through any computer with an internet connection.
b) Log in to the PLATO website.

Step Three
a) Take the Praxis I practice exam as often as you like during the thirty day period.

NOTE: This is a shared site. If you are unable to access the site on a continuing basis, please contact the Professional Development Center (207) 780-5326.

Cost: $25.00
Usage: 30 Days

1. Register by mail: Please complete the course registration form and mail to:

Professional Development Center
University of Southern Maine
8 Bailey Hall
Gorham, ME 04038

2. Register in Person: 8 Bailey Hall, USM Gorham Campus.

3. Register by telephone: (207) 780-5326 (Credit Card only).

4. Register by fax: (207) 780-5358 (Credit Card or Purchase Order only).

Method of Payment: check or purchase order must accompany registration form and should be made payable to "University of Southern Maine". Discover, Mastercard, or Visa may also be used (see registration form).