Maryland Praxis Requirements
Passing scores · Score recipient codes · Retake policy
Maryland transitions from PLT to edTPA on September 1, 2026. Check your program's deadline for which assessment applies to you.
Required Exams & Passing Scores
| Exam Code | Exam Name | Passing Score | Score Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5038 | ELA Content Knowledge | 157 | 7403 |
| 5053 | Technology and Engineering Education | 153 | 7403 |
| 5081 | Social Studies Content Knowledge | 153 | 7403 |
| 5091 | Physical Education Content Knowledge | 151 | 7403 |
| 5101 | Business Education Content Knowledge | 154 | 7403 |
| 5113 | Music Content Knowledge | 155 | 7403 |
| 5123 | Family and Consumer Sciences | 151 | 7403 |
| 5134 | Art Content Knowledge | 157 | 7403 |
| 5162 | Algebra I | 157 | 7403 |
| 5165 | Mathematics Content Knowledge | 160 | 7403 |
| 5236 | Biology Content Knowledge | 155 | 7403 |
| 5246 | Chemistry Content Knowledge | 155 | 7403 |
| 5266 | Physics Content Knowledge | 152 | 7403 |
| 5302 | Reading Specialist | 156 | 7403 |
| 5312 | School Librarian/Media Specialist | 155 | 7403 |
| 5331 | Speech-Language Pathology | 162 | 7403 |
| 5355 | Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications | 153 | 7403 |
| 5362 | English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | 155 | 7403 |
| 5403 | School Psychologist | 147 | 7403 |
| 5412 | Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision | 151 | 7403 |
| 5422 | School Counselor | 157 | 7403 |
| 5551 | Health Education Content Knowledge | 151 | 7403 |
| 5572 | Earth and Space Sciences | 152 | 7403 |
| 5621 | PLT Early Childhood — edTPA transition September 1, 2026 | 157 | 7403 |
| 5622 | PLT K-6 — edTPA transition September 1, 2026 | 157 | 7403 |
| 5623 | PLT Grades 5-9 — edTPA transition September 1, 2026 | 157 | 7403 |
| 5624 | PLT Grades 7-12 — edTPA transition September 1, 2026 | 157 | 7403 |
| 5652 | Computer Science | 155 | 7403 |
| 5701 | Agricultural Education | 155 | 7403 |
| 5713 | Core Reading | 156 | 7403 |
| 5723 | Core Writing | 162 | 7403 |
| 5733 | Core Math | 150 | 7403 |