Praxis I Waiver

Praxis I Waiver Information

Contact

Precious Edmonds
Certification Analyst
Teacher Education Programs
College of Education
Tennessee Tech University
Box 5092 • Cookeville, TN 38505
Phone: (931) 372-6407
Fax: (931) 372-6286
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Listed below are the requirements that must be met for a Praxis I Waiver:

 

  1. All other requirements for admission to Teacher Ed Program have been met—no exceptions.
  2. If a student fails any section of the Praxis I after their first attempt, ten hours of tutoring is required through approved tutorial support services in order to be considered as eligible for the Praxis I Waiver. (ex. TTU Academic Development Program,  first floor of Matthews Hall). The 10 hours of tutoring must have been completed BEFORE the student's last retesting attempt.
  3. Two of the three  sections of the Praxis I have been successfully completed. The following score and GPA range(s) on the failed section of the Praxis I are required for eligibility: 
    • If your cumulative GPA is 2.500, you must be within one point of passing.
    • If your cumulative GPA is 2.750, you must be within two points of passing.
    • If your cumulative GPA is 3.000, you must be within three points of passing. 
  4. The student will also need to submit this additional paperwork:
    • A formal written request for the waiver must be submitted by the student. This letter needs to be about a page in length in a word document explaining why the student believes he/she should be considered for the Waiver. It should include the student's full name and TNumber. It should be addressed to the Teacher Education Committee.
    • A  Letter of Support from the student's adviser must be submitted.
    • In addition, the tutoring packet outlining the student's progress attained during the tutoring sessions must be provided by the person or unit providing the required tutorial support. 
  5. All of the documents as well as copies of ALL Praxis I testing scores must be sent to Precious Edmonds by the designated deadline.                         
  6. A decision will be made by the Praxis I Waiver Sub-Committee (or their designee). If extenuating circumstances exist, a student may request a personal appearance before the Sub-Committee.                                                
  7.  The decision of the Sub-Committee is final.
  8. To set up a Praxis I tutoring schedule here at TTU please contact the Academic Development Center at 931-372-3476. These services are free of charge.
  • Test codes for the PAPER-BASEDtesting for Praxis 1 are as follows:
    • Reading—0710
    • Writing—0720
    • Math—0730
  • Test codes for the COMPUTER­-BASEDtesting for Praxis 1 are as follows:
    • Reading—5710
    • Writing—5720
    • Math—5730

    • For more detailed information on the Praxis I please visit the following website www.ets.org/praxis

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