PPST (PreProfessional Skills Test)

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Which tests are required in Wisconsin?
	The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requires the PPST in Reading, Writing and Math for students' admission to teacher preparation programs. The required tests are:
	Session/Test Code	Test Name	Passing Score
	10710	PPST Reading	175
	20720	PPST Writing	174
	10730	PPST Math (calculators prohibited)	173

When do I take the PPST?
	It is recommended that this test be taken during the second semester of your freshman year. Failure to take this test and receive passing scores will delay your eligibility to apply to the College of Education and Human Services.

	Passing scores on the PPST are a prerequisite for students applying to the College of Education and Human Services. Elementary and Secondary education majors apply for Admission I during the semester in which they take Individual, School & Society. Students will not be allowed to apply to the College of Education and Human Services without passing PPST scores.

	Special Education or Dual (Elementary/Special Education) students apply to the College of Education and Human Services during the semester that they take Sophomore Practicum. Students must have passing scores on the PPST prior to Sophomore Practicum.

How do I schedule to take the test?
	The PPST is offered as a Computer Based test or paper/pencil test.

	Computer Based Testing
	PPST is offered as a computer based test through Testing Services, Polk Library, Room 3, (920) 424-1433, http://www.uwosh.edu/testing/. Contact Testing Services to schedule an appointment. You may also register for this test on-line: www.ets.org/praxis. Official scores will be mailed to you in approximately 3 weeks.

	Paper/Pencil Test
	The paper/pencil test is only offered as a written test through Testing Services, Polk Library, Room 3, on the dates listed below.
	Test Date	Registration Deadline
	August 5, 2006	July 6, 2006

	Special Registration Options: Please read the registration bulletin if your primary language is not English or if you have a disability. Non-standard testing accommodations are available to test takers who meet ETS requirements (see ETS website www.ets.org/praxis.

When will I receive my scores?
	Scores for the paper/pencil test will be mailed out approximately 4 weeks after the test is taken. Computer Based Test scores are mailed out approximately 2-3 weeks after the test is taken.

Do I have to retake the PPST if I don't pass?
	Students must retake parts of the PPST for which passing scores have not been met. You may take the Computerized PPST only once per calendar month, and no more than 6 times within a 12 month period. Students must pass all sections of the PPST or meet the exceptions policy prior to application to the College of Education and Human Services.

Exceptions policy: To be considered for the DPI allowable 10% exceptions, a student must meet ALL four requirements listed below:
	1. Pass two parts of the test
	2. Miss the third part by no more than three points
	3. Take the part of the test not passed at least three times
	4. Earn a 2.75 cumulative GPA


If you have further questions, please contact Bonnie Gaskill Professional Education Office College of Education and Human Services UW Oshkosh N/E 113 (920) 424-0115) gaskill@uwosh.edu

For questions about registration, scoring, or other Praxis series services, please go to www.ets.org/praxis

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