Exams
Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams assess pedagogy for early childhood, grades K–6, 5–9, or 7–12. States that use Praxis often require a PLT or an equivalent pedagogy assessment alongside content exams.
Reviewed by Brittnie Vargas, School principal, M.Ed.Editorial processKey takeaways
- Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams assess pedagogy for early childhood, grades K–6, 5–9, or 7–12. States that use Praxis often require a PLT or an equivalent pedagogy assessment alongside content exams.
- In some states, yes; in others, both or neither apply. Treat pedagogy performance assessments as state-policy questions, not national defaults.
Register for the PLT version that matches your certificate grade band. Some states accept edTPA, PPAT, or a program-embedded performance assessment instead of, or in addition to, PLT.
Always verify the current test codes and cut scores on your state board's testing page.
PLT is pedagogy for initial teacher licensure. Leadership performance assessments (PASL, PAL, CalAPA) are a different family. Do not register for PLT because a principal program mentioned “Praxis.”
Phase 1 states with sourced Praxis citations
27 sourced Praxis exam rows appear in Phase 1 state content. Cut scores display only when the state source publishes them.
Frequently asked questions
Can edTPA replace Praxis PLT?
In some states, yes; in others, both or neither apply. Treat pedagogy performance assessments as state-policy questions, not national defaults.