Biology Exam Requirements

To fulfill your Biology exam requirements, you will need to pass the Praxis Biology: Content Knowledge AND the Praxis Core Academics Skills for Educators OR accepted alternative exam prior to pre-service training.

Praxis Biology: Content Knowledge (5235)

Biology: Content Knowledge Study Resources

Praxis Core Academics Skills for Educators

Praxis Core Academics Skills for Educators: 5752

There are three components to this exam; all three will need to have passing scores to meet the requirement.

  • Core Academics Skills for Educators: Reading: 5713

  • Core Academics Skills for Educators: Writing: 5723

  • Core Academics Skills for Educators: Mathematics: 5733

You can meet the Praxis Core requirement by taking the SAT, GRE, or ACT

You may be eligible for an exemption from the Praxis Core with previous exam scores. See the Praxis Exemption tab for additional details.

Praxis Core Study Resources

FREE Praxis Core Study Resources linked below:


Paid Praxis Core Study Resources linked below: