I spent three weeks in online Praxis prep groups, and one thing is clear:
The prep is a nightmare.
Test takers are nervous, lost, or freaking out days before the exam. They don’t know where to begin, who to speak to, which guides to use, and whether they’ll (ever) pass.
As a test taker, if you’ve read those posts of agony and uncertainty, you might’ve thought: What if I fail too?
Your fear is valid because more than half don’t pass on the first attempt. But you don’t have to be one of them. Study.com has helped 200,000 anxious test takers like you ace national and state-level teacher certifications and reach classrooms sooner.
With a 92% pass rate (vs. the 46% average for Praxis), they offer you what others don’t—expert-built, AI-powered personalized learning, practice tests (that mirror exam questions), and real-time feedback to reduce anxiety, build your confidence, and pass faster without burnout—basically, they solve every problem and fear that test takers experience.
Key Challenges: Why Test Takers Fail
While browsing online prep groups, you can sense how desperate test takers get for even a scrap of guidance—a study guide, advice, or simply words of affirmation. Even if state and national exams are widely taken, the prep is frustrating, complicated, and directionless.
The high failure rate exists because of:
Lack of resources
Since there’s no centralized platform that offers standard guides, test takers don’t know which resources to trust and from whom to get advice. Instead of choosing an efficient program, one that has structured, exam-aligned prep, they go for either cost-effective measures or teacher training programs that fall short.
Teacher training programs that under-prepare
In a Forbes article, aspiring teachers spoke about how teacher-training programs don’t offer a basic grounding in content. Some said their training programs didn’t prepare them for the certificate test or for teaching with the right testing or curriculum.
No expert guidance
Facebook and Reddit groups are a source of subjective information and personal experiences. Not having a mentor to answer doubts about the exam leaves you with guesswork, which adds to the pressure. In one online group, meant for Praxis support, many queries go unanswered, carving a need for expert guidance for test-taking.
Time management
One of the top reasons for low scores is ineffective time management. Imagine having to search for resources, getting overwhelmed by how much time and energy that takes, and still not being 100% sure that they’re credible. When such constant stressors loom, procrastination is inevitable.
Test anxiety
Combine the lack of guidance with the fear of retakes, and you’re left with test anxiety that can hamper your performance. This might be the reason why a quarter of test takers don’t retake the test after failing.
So, how do you rise above these challenges that derail most test takers?
Study.com ticks every box in test prep with exam-aligned test prep, expert-designed curriculum and support, and structured study plans. And before you worry about it, it’s cost-effective (currently offering 30% off for the first 3 months).
Why Test Takers Trust Study.com
Study.com is an official partner of ETS (Educational Testing Service), which administers the Praxis exam. This makes it your go-to expert for exam information—when to register, how to register, how the marking system works, and so on.
It offers holistic exam prep guidance for 26 teacher certifications. This includes five national certifications Praxis, National Board Certification Exam, NES (National Evaluation Series), CDA (Child Development Associate), SLLA (School Leadership Licensure Assessment).
You can also prep for 21 state certifications, such as CSET/CBEST (California Subject Examinations for Teachers & California Basic Educational Skills Test), FTCE (Florida Teacher Certification Examinations), TExES (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards), and more.
Since 70% of teachers say that their schools are understaffed, Study.com’s mission aligns with theirs and yours—getting “qualified” teachers into classrooms faster. It’s the reason they’ve developed highly fail-proof preparation systems that help you pass exams without stress.
For example, if you sign up for demanding exams like Praxis, you don’t want to double-check resources or scour the internet for answers. With Study.com’s official partnerships and effective learning system, thousands have gotten certifications with holistic preparation.
Pass Teacher Certifications with Study.com’s Proven Training
The aim of Study.com’s learning experience is to save you time, cost, and effort. It takes the guesswork out of the process with relevant and reliable resources, presented in structured systems that can reduce test anxiety and improve exam scores. It amplifies your prep with:
Results-driven study material
You’ll find meticulous guides for each certificate exam. For Praxis alone, Study.com has 80+ study guides and 8000+ video lessons, plus thousands of practice questions.
The state certifications have comprehensive course guides and tests, too. For instance, if you sign up for OAE (Ohio Assessment for Educators certification), you’ll find 30+ guides, 5000+ test prep videos, and again, thousands of practice questions.
You don’t have to spend time looking for guidance because every curriculum is designed by subject-matter experts. It’s high-quality, strategic prep that involves:
A variety of study tools for every learner
Each guide connects to question banks (with thousands of exam-style questions), interactive flashcards, simulations, and performance analytics that track your readiness across domains.
Whether you’re a visual learner or a constant reviser, you’ll find material that suits your cognitive needs to learn better and faster.
Micro-lessons
Study.com treats every subject gently, without overwhelming you or feeding you monotonous information. It breaks down complex topics into bite-sized video lessons.
I watched a section on math, something pre-service teachers are anxious about, and I was surprised to notice how quickly I grasped the concepts. The animations and examples made it engaging, too.
This attention to difficult subjects is crucial because their scores affect student performance. For instance, research found that teacher licensure test scores were predictive of teacher effectiveness, particularly in math.
Reliable exam information
Study.com prepares you with all the logistics you need for exams. Right from registrations to scoring, you will be equipped with all the information you need to appear for the exam.
Apart from procedural details, they also educate you about the skills that every exam measures. For instance, let’s take an element of the Praxis Core certification that test takers usually overestimate their performance in—writing.
You might think grammar, essay writing, and quick typing skills are enough, but that’s not true. You’re also judged on how you think and research. In the essays, you have to showcase your clarity, vocabulary, and the ability to think logically and research well.
Study.com helps you prepare for all of those areas.
Personalized learning with 24/7 expert support
Teacher test prep is a difficult journey. How about having a personalized learning partner who tells you what to focus on, which lessons to prioritize, and how far you’ve come in this journey?
Study.com answers the nagging “Am I prepared?” question out of your mind with initial tests, performance diagnostics, custom goal setting, tracking analytics, and more.
For example, after every test, you get a strengths and weaknesses diagnosis that shows you areas for improvement.
Based on your performance, Study.com also designs quizzes and practice tests for you. Plus, you can set personal goals and track your progress through analytics. The AI-powered system doesn’t just create a structured plan for learning, but also analyzes your test scores and tells you what to prioritize.
Along with self-paced, personalized plans, Study.com also offers 24/7 expert-backed chat support. Ask doubts, clarify exam logistics, or plan study time—the chat support consistently caters to your prep needs.
Assessments that replicate exam questions
While teacher training programs seem like an obvious choice for test prep, they haven’t proved to be effective because they don’t train you for the actual exams, as the test takers in the Forbes article mentioned.
To be more confident in your prep, Study.com has consistent practice tests and quizzes that resemble the actual exam questions.
And the tests don’t just show the correct answers, but also the reasoning behind them for better understanding and retention.
These tests set the right expectations for the exam, so you feel more prepared and confident before it.
Cost-effective, flexible, and inclusive prep
Study.com’s mission to certify more teachers is translated with its offers (currently 30% off for the first 3 months), free Praxis Test Prep app, and the Keys to the Classroom initiative for test takers with limited resources.
The Praxis Test Prep app
Many test prep students don’t have the luxury to focus all of their attention on their studies and need to be able to maximize even the small study windows. If you’re looking for resources to study for the Praxis from anywhere and at any time, you can sign up for the Praxis Test Prep app.
This app is Study.com’s way of ensuring test takers learn through official and reliable resources rather than settling for unverified platforms, regardless of how busy they may be.
It offers self-paced prep for 50+ Praxis exams so you can learn on the go, making it perfect for test takers who are preparing for their exam while juggling many other commitments. Whether you’re a new parent, a professional who wants to transition into teaching, or have a demanding lifestyle, this app makes test prep easy, accessible, and inclusive.
The text transcripts for video lessons make it even better, and you can easily track your progress across devices. It’s designed in an interactive, comprehensive app, so you can access it during commutes, breaks, or even during workouts (yes, you can prep from anywhere).
Broadening the educator pipeline
The Keys to the Classroom Program is Study.com’s mission-driven initiative that offers financial support, full-year access to courses, and mentorship to aspiring educators from historically underserved populations.
Teachers of color benefit not just students of color, but all students. Still, educators of color do not accurately reflect today’s student population. And this initiative aims to bridge this gap.
In research conducted by Study.com and TEACH, teacher candidates of color pass their certification exam at lower rates than their white peers: 75% of white candidates ultimately pass, versus 57% of Hispanic and 38% of Black candidates.
In research conducted as part of a three-way agreement with ETS, Study.com and TEACH, educator candidates of color, re-takers and teachers on conditional licenses passed the exam at higher rates with sufficient use of Study.com for test preparation, compared to those with limited use.
In fact, it has made test takers (and re-takers) of color more confident about taking the exam, and most of them are either seeking full teaching licenses or are employed by schools.
A large part of Study.com’s mission is its expert-designed, strategic learning experience that has helped thousands of test takers pass on the first attempt.
When I read through the Reddit and Facebook prep groups, the anxiety and desperation were as evident as the lack of knowledge and support. Study.com is an answer to every teacher certification query out there.
Its mission, partnerships with official organizations like ETS (for Praxis), expert-designed comprehensive guides, and AI-powered personalization are the reasons 94% of Study.com’s test takers were more confident.
Becoming a certified teacher is a powerful way to make a difference, and Study.com helps you get there faster, with strategic tools and expert guidance. Start today—sign up and get a 30% discount for 3 months, and pass your upcoming teacher certification in the first attempt.
This article was produced by the Class Central Report team in partnership with Study.com.
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