Missouri’s Return to Praxis: Success with Passage Preparation

Becoming a teacher is a noble aspiration, but the path to licensure is rigorous. One hurdle for aspiring educators is the Missouri Praxis exams, which assess subject knowledge and teaching skills. To feel confident when you walk into the exam and to be ready to thrive in the classroom, high-quality preparation is essential.

The Challenges of Praxis Exams

Many aspiring teachers underestimate the level of preparation needed to pass. The exams often cover a wide range of material, some of which may be unfamiliar even to those with a strong academic background. For instance:

• Praxis Subject Assessments delve deeply into specific content areas, requiring candidates to demonstrate not just knowledge but the ability to apply it in teaching contexts.

Without proper preparation, these tests can feel overwhelming. That’s where Passage Preparation comes in.

Passage Preparation

Our courses are designed to be engaging and informative learning experiences, meticulously crafted to align with the content of the actual Praxis® exams.

1. Comprehensive Content – Completely Aligned with Each Test
   Our preparation courses focus on the specific content areas covered by the Praxis exams. They provide opportunities to develop individualized study plans, highlight key concepts, provide learning opportunities in multiple modalities, and offer practice questions aligned to those on the test.
2. Test-Taking Strategies
   Success on standardized exams often depends on more than just knowing the material. Passage Preparation courses provide strategies for analyzing questions, eliminating incorrect answer choices, and preparing for the time limits.
3. Fostering Confidence
   Many candidates experience test anxiety. Passage Preparation not only provides tips for managing the anxiety of testing but our structured preparation courses build confidence by providing feedback that helps candidates to identify and improve areas of weakness.
4. Integration of Pedagogical Knowledge
   Passage Preparation courses are built to not only make sure that you are getting the content you need but they also build in the opportunities to practice high-level pedagogy and classroom skills.
5. Supportive Learning Communities
   We have Facebook groups to help candidates build support systems where they can share experiences, ask questions, and motivate one another.

Beyond the Test: Preparation for Teaching

Passage Preparation knows that there is so much more than just passing the test. We believe in supporting teachers on multiple levels. We provide free live webinars to those enrolled in our courses, we have a partnership with a teaching channel that gives pre-service teachers access to a video library that supports building the pedagogical background, and for districts, EPPS, and universities we give you access to the data that you need to provide even more targeted support to your teachers.

More Missouri Teachers Passing Praxis

Passing the Praxis exams is a crucial milestone on the journey to becoming a teacher, but it shouldn’t be viewed as a barrier. Instead, it’s an opportunity to grow and solidify the knowledge and skills necessary for the profession. High-quality teacher preparation courses like the ones developed through Passage Preparation, make this growth possible, empowering candidates to succeed on the test and in the classroom.

Investing in a good preparation course isn’t just about passing Praxis—it’s about laying the foundation for a rewarding career in education. For aspiring teachers, that investment is worth every penny. Click here to see all the courses we have to offer including the new Elementary 7001 Bundle.