Praxis—Move toward a teaching career!
Trying to get into a teacher preparation or certification program? Praxis® Core Academic Skills Tests measure academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. These tests were designed to provide comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs.
Old Dominion University Praxis Core Prep Classes include expert instruction, a proven format, all required course materials, and online support resources in one convenient, affordable package. ODU offers two core test preparation courses: Praxis® Core Math and Praxis® Core Verbal. Prepare for the Praxis® Core with the only Praxis Prep Class in Hampton Roads offered by ODU. We will help you improve your skills, confidence, and score, all of which increase your chance of admission into the teacher preparation program of your choice!
- The Praxis® Core Math test assesses basic mathematical skills and operations and measures critical thinking skills. The Praxis Core Math test is required or accepted for admission into many teacher prep programs and for teacher certification in most states.
- The Praxis® Core Verbal test assesses reading comprehension and written communication skills. The Praxis Core Verbal test is required or accepted for admission into many teacher prep programs and for teacher certification in most states.
Expert Instructors: Our test-prep instructors are highly trained professionals. Our experienced instructors know the Praxis and care about helping you achieve your goal.
Proven Strategies: ODU's curriculum was developed by test-prep experts, who have years of experience writing exam questions and preparing students for success.
Superior Materials: The Praxis Core Math and Verbal Prep Class includes a course workbook that provides topic review, strategy modeling, and sample questions for practice.
Online Support: Our online support package for Praxis classes includes access to recordings of all class modules, an instructor-monitored question forum, targeted skills practice, and online office hours. Access to online resources continues for 30 days after your last day of class, so you will still have support for your independent practice after class is over.
Convenient Scheduling: Live-online classes provide alternative schedules and the added benefit of taking the class from anywhere in the world.
Value: The course fee includes all course materials, access to online resources, and instruction from a trained professional who cares about your success.
Receive 8 hours of expert classroom instruction on the Praxis Core Verbal section and 10 hours on the Core Math section.
ODU's Praxis Core Math Prep Class is ideal for anyone looking to enter a teacher preparation program or to become certified to teach. Our Praxis Core preparation curriculum is a program developed by experts. You'll receive targeted instruction to help you fully prepare for the Praxis Core:
- 10 hours for the Math section
- 8 hours for the Verbal section
With ODU's Praxis Core Prep Classes, you'll master strategies to improve your Praxis score with the help of experienced test preparation instructors who care about your success.
Convenient Online Scheduling!
ODU's Praxis Core Prep Classes are offered live-online, giving you the option to choose the schedule that works best for you. Enjoy the flexibility of attending class from anywhere or at any time. Our virtual classroom provides you with the opportunity to interact in real-time with our expert instructors and to re-watch the recordings of your class sessions at your convenience for up to 30 days after the course ends.
Request a Custom Praxis Prep Class or Presentation
ODU's Test Prep program is partnered with Educational Testing Consultants, a leader in higher education test preparation. Each year, Educational Testing Consultants helps thousands of students at major colleges and universities across the United States prepare for standardized testing. Educational Testing Consultants provides a proven program with a record of success and highly trained, top-quality instructors.
ODU Test Prep also offers customized Praxis Prep programs for schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. If you are an academic advisor, program director, admissions department, or community leader and would like details about our custom programs or would like to request a presentation, please call our professional staff at 757-683-6089 or email us at credentialingcenter@odu.edu
Praxis: The On-Demand course is offered online using Adobe Connect, a free application. All you need to participate in live-online classes are a high-speed internet connection and speakers or headphones.
Course materials will be delivered directly to your home. We recommend registering at least four (4) business days in advance of the class start date to ensure timely delivery of your student package.
To withdraw from a course you must send a request in writing to credentialingcenter@odu.edu seven (7) days prior the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $50 processing fee will be refunded to your credit card. There are no refunds once the class has begun.
Late withdrawals of six (6) days or less before the class begins, will result in the student being charged the $50 processing fee, as well as charges for books and/or other course material fees.
Praxis: The On-Demand course is offered online using Adobe Connect, a free application. All you need to participate in live-online classes are a high-speed internet connection and speakers or headphones.
Course materials will be delivered directly to your home. We recommend registering at least four (4) business days in advance of the class start date to ensure timely delivery of your student package.
To withdraw from a course you must send a request in writing to credentialingcenter@odu.edu seven (7) days prior the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $50 processing fee will be refunded to your credit card. There are no refunds once the class has begun.
Late withdrawals of six (6) days or less before the class begins, will result in the student being charged the $50 processing fee, as well as charges for books and/or other course material fees.
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