South Carolina Middle Grades Mathematics Certification and Exam Requirements
In South Carolina, this program leads to an Initital License in Middle Level Mathematics, Grades 5-8.
1) Content Exam: Praxis 5169, Middle School Mathematics
You must pass this exam to graduate from the program and be recommended for licensure in South Carolina. This exam also satisfies the WGU Program Requirement.
OR, if passed prior to 9/1/2013, and applying for licensure prior to 9/1/2018, Praxis 0069
2) Pedagogy Exam: Praxis 5623, Principles of Learning and Teaching 5-9*
You must pass this exam to be recommended for licensure in South Carolina.
*Note: If you completed edTPA during the demonstration teaching portion of your WGU teacher preparation program on or after January 1 2018, then you do not need to pass Praxis 5623, Principles of Learning and Teaching: 5-9 to obtain a license recommendation.
Visit these links for important information:
General Information About Licensing in South Carolina
Registering for Praxis Exams
Submitting Exam Scores to WGU
Applying for your South Carolina License
12/2018
