Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. Passing the Praxis Core is essential for advancing in each teacher education program in South Carolina. In other words, it's not just a Lander requirement.
The passing scores, within each test are:
The passing scores, within each test are:
- You take the exam at a computerized testing center. There are several sites close to the Greenwood area: Greenville, Augusta, and Columbia. To find the testing center closest to you, click here.
- You can take all three tests at once ($150) or separately ($90).
- Register here to sign up for a day and time.
- You have until August 1, before your sophomore year, to have passing scores.
Have a good ACT/SAT score?
If you made a 22 on the ACT, 1100 on the new SAT (evidence-based Reading, Writing, & Math) or a 1650 on the three-part SAT (Math, Reading, and Writing), you can exempt Praxis Core, entirely. So, if you scored close to these scores on either test, it may be cheaper and more convenient to retake it, instead of the Praxis Core. For more information on the acceptable Praxis Passing Scores and ACT/SAT exemption equivalents, please see the Lander University Academic Catalog.