Missouri Moving from MEGA to Praxis Exams in 2024
After almost two years of bidding, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) awarded the contract for educator candidate assessments in Missouri to the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The process involved thoroughly reviewing vendor proposals and was a collaborative effort between DESE and Educator Preparation Programs.
Who Is Affected By The Switch?
Starting June 23, 2024, anyone looking to be a teacher in Missouri will need to use the Praxis exams to qualify for their certification. You will not be able to take a MEGA exam after June 23rd.
If you already took a MEGA exam prior to the switch, your scores will be valid after the switch takes effect on July 1, 2024.
The only exception is the Elementary Education exams. If you have not completed all MEGA Elementary Education subtests prior to the switch, you will need to complete all 4 of the Praxis (7001) Elementary Education subtests to receive your Elementary Education certification.
When Does the Switch Take Place?
The last day the MEGA exams will be available is June 23, 2024. After June 23rd, you will not be able to take a MEGA exam.
July 1, 2024, is the first day that Praxis exams can be used to qualify for teacher certification in Missouri. If you take an ETS exam before July 1, 2024 you want be able to use that score for certification in Missouri.
What Praxis Exams Can I Take In Missouri?
Below is a list of all the Praxis exams accepted in Missouri.
| Grade Level | Exam Name | Certification Area | Passing Score |
| ParaProfessional (1755) | Paraprofessional | 459 | |
| Early Childhood | Early Childhood Education (5025) | Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 3 | 145 |
| Elementary Education | Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (7001; Subtests 7002, 7003, 7004, 7005) (7001) | Elementary Education, Grades 1-6 | 129,139,140,144 |
| Middle School Education (5-9) | Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Grades 5–9 (5623) | Agriculture Education, Business Education, Speech & Theatre, Tech & Engineering | 153 |
| Middle School Education (5-9) | Middle School English Language Arts (5047) | Middle School-ELA | 153 |
| Middle School Education (5-9) | Middle School Mathematics (5164) | Middle School-Math | 143 |
| Middle School Education (5-9) | Middle School Science (5442) | Middle School-Science | 140 |
| Middle School Education (5-9) | Middle School Social Studies (5089) | Middle School-SS | 154 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Agriculture (5701) | Agriculture Education | 137 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Biology (5236) | Biology | 144 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101) | Business Education | 144 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Chemistry (5246) | Chemistry | 135 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Computer Science (5652) | Computer Science | 137 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Earth and Space Sciences (5572) | Earth Science | 141 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) | English | 158 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Journalism (5224) | Journalism | 140 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Marketing Education (5561) | Marketing | 154 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Mathematics (5165) | Math, Secondary | 145 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Physics (5266) | Physics | 133 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) | Social Studies, Secondary | 158 |
| Secondary Education (9-12) | Technology Education (5051) | Tech & Engineering | 149 |
| K-12 Education | Art: Content Knowledge (5134) | Art | 147 |
| K-12 Education | Family and Consumer Sciences (5122) | FACS | 144 |
| K-12 Education | Health Education (5551) | Health | 155 |
| K-12 Education | School Librarian (5312) | Library Media Specialist | 144 |
| K-12 Education | Music: Content Knowledge (5113) | Music: Instrumental | 150 |
| K-12 Education | Music: Content Knowledge (5113) | Music: Vocal | 150 |
| K-12 Education | Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091) | Physical Education | 147 |
| K-12 Education | Chinese (Mandarin): World Language (5665) | World Languages: Chinese | 155 |
| K-12 Education | French: World Language (5174) | World Languages: French | 152 |
| K-12 Education | German: World Language (5183) | World Languages: German | 153 |
| K-12 Education | Japanese: World Language (5661) | World Languages: Japanese | 144 |
| K-12 Education | Latin (5601) | World Languages: Latin | 165 |
| K-12 Education | Russian: World Language (5671) | World Languages: Russian | 119 |
| K-12 Education | Spanish: World Language (5195) | World Languages: Spanish | 158 |
| K-12 Education | Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments (5282) | SPED: Blind/Low Vision | 153 |
| K-12 Education | Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (5272) | SPED: Deaf/HH | 149 |
| K-12 Education | Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention (5692) | SPED: EC | 148 |
| K-12 Education | Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) | SPED: MMCC | 132 |
| K-12 Education | Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications (5545) | SPED: Severe/Profound | 150 |
| Advanced Licensure | Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (5412) | Career and Technical Education Administrator, School Principal, Special Education Leader | 145 |
| Advanced Licensure | Elementary Education: Math Specialist (5037) | Elementary Math Specialist | 137 |
| Advanced Licensure | English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) | English Language Learners | 145 |
| Advanced Licensure | Gifted Education (5358) | Gifted Education | 147 |
| Advanced Licensure | School Counselor (5422) | School Counselor | 149 |
| Advanced Licensure | School Psychologist (5403) | School Psychologist | 155 |
| Advanced Licensure | Reading Specialist (5302) | Special Reading | 154 |
| Advanced Licensure | School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) (6991) | Superintendent | 152 |
How to Study For Praxis Exams in Missouri
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