Residency & Student Teaching Test Requirements
Residency
Before a candidate can begin Residency, they must pass content knowledge exam requirements (Praxis II or National Evaluation Series [NES]).
Exam requirements are determined by a candidate's licensure/endorsement area. Deadlines for score submissions can be found on the OTE Benchmarks form, the monthly OTE newsletter, and are communicated by your advisor.
Students pursuing Mathematics 6-12 or Middle Grades Math 6-8 may take the Praxis II or NES for licensure purposes.
Student Teaching
Before a candidate can begin Student Teaching, they must pass any/all exam requirements (Praxis II or NES).
Exam requirements are determined by a candidate's licensure/endorsement area. Deadlines for score submissions can be found on the OTE Benchmarks form, the monthly OTE newsletter, and are communicated by your advisor.
Students pursuing Mathematics 6-12 or Middle Grades Math 6-8 may take the Praxis II or NES for licensure purposes.
Praxis II / NES: Requirements & Registration
Praxis II: Subject Assessment Tests
These tests measure knowledge of specific subjects that K–12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.
You must select Tennessee Tech University as a score recipient for the university to receive a copy of your results. The ETS recipient code for Tennessee Tech is 1804.
If you are unsure of which Praxis II test(s) you need to complete for your license/endorsement area, please review the state's requirements:
It is still recommended that you confirm your required tests with your academic advisor prior to registering.
NES: National Evaluation Series
The NES is a dynamic testing program designed to address today's needs for knowledgeable
teachers.
The NES only applies to candidates pursuing Middle School or Secondary Mathematics.
You must select Tennessee Tech University as a score recipient for the university to receive a copy of your results.
It is recommended that you confirm the correct NES test with your academic advisor prior to registering.
For Assistance
Please contact Elora Davis, Test Preparation Coordinator and Advisor
Email: eldavis@tntech.edu | Phone: (931) 372-3860
