The Missouri Content Assessments (MoCA) were previously the content exams for all areas of certification. DESE has changed vendors for educator candidate assessments to ETS effective July 1, 2024. The last administration date for the MoCA was June 23, 2024. Candidates who did not pass both subtests of the Elementary Multi-Content MoCA by that deadline will need to pass all four of the new ETS Elementary Education Multiple Subjects (7001) assessments (subtests 7002, 7003, 7004, and 7005). All other MoCA exams passed as of June 23, 2024 remain valid for certification.
Registration Information
July 1, 2024, is the first day on which ETS exams may be taken and used for certification in Missouri. ETS Exams taken before this date may not be used for Missouri certification.
To access the list of Praxis exams adopted by Missouri and register for a test, click here. It is important that you make sure you see MISSOURI in bold at the top of the page before you proceed with registration to ensure that you are accessing the correct list of assessments, as these are national tests and other states may use different Praxis exams.
You need to be aware that, unlike the Pearson exams (MoCA and MoGEA), you will have to schedule your exam (date, time, and location) prior to registering for it. If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so at least three (3) days prior to the test date and you will only receive a 50% refund, so it is important to plan carefully.
Practice Test Information
When you register to take a test, you will receive a free interactive practice test for the corresponding subject. With some exceptions, in cases where a test has more than one practice test, you will receive Form 1. You get hands-on experience with different question types that you might encounter on test day. In addition, you can view your results after you complete the practice test and get detailed explanations of correct answers to the practice questions. If there is only one version available for this test title, each time you take the practice test, you answer the same questions in the same order. Retaking or repurchasing the same practice test more than once does not give you different practice questions or change the order in which the questions are delivered.
Testing Accommodations
Candidates who may need to apply for accommodations due to disability or health-related needs should click here for information and procedures prior to registering for an exam.
Candidates whose primary language is not English (PLNE) may be eligible for extended testing time. Test takers who meet ETS requirements will be allowed 50 percent additional testing time. Information on applying for PLNE accommodations is found on page 12 of The Praxis Tests Information Bulletin. The Certification of Documentation form is on page 38.