FRESHMAN YEAR: Praxis I Math section should be taken for all education candidates: Elementary, Special Education, and Secondary Candidates. However, you may be exempt from taking the test if your SAT/ ACT scores are high enough (see information below.)

The Praxis I is a test created by ETS (Educational Testing Service) and may be taken at any Prometrics Center in the nation. You may find out more information about the Praxis I at www.ets.org. If you have a documented disability and think you may need special accommodations to complete the test, please see the resources www.ets.org and / or contact the Liberty University ODAS (Office of Disability and Academic Services) at www.liberty.edu/odas for more information.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE TEST?

As stated above, you may take Praxis I at any Prometrics Center in the nation but if you would like to take it in Lynchburg, Virginia contact:

Prometric Testing Center – 8116 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg VA  (434) 832-0778 or (434) 832-1000

WHAT ARE THE SCORES I NEED?

As stated above, you must obtain at least a probationary Praxis I math score BEFORE registration into EDUC 225/226 or 235/236. 

PRAXIS I Math Probation Score:  172

PRAXIS I Math Virginia Cut Score:  178

COMPARATIVE SAT/ ACT EXEMPTION SCORES:

The following SAT or ACT scores may substitute for Praxis I only:

 (If a candidate uses SAT or ACT substitution scores, he/she does NOT need a scanned hardcopy of the SAT/ACT scores for the Gate 2 Livetext application because Liberty has record of these in the Registrar's Office.)