Licensure | Indiana Content Exams
Middle School Math Content Exam (5165)
Corps members assigned to teach Middle School Math take the "Middle School Math" (5165) content exam by July 1, 2027. The 5165 exam covers the content associated with Middle School Math. This exam is a computer-based test that you can take at a testing location near you (you don't need to be in Chicago or Indiana). Most corps members assigned to this content area express some nervousness about this exam because it may include content and information in which you have very limited knowledge. However, with dedicated study time (and proactive outreach for support) we see approximately 98% of corps members pass this exam.
Logistics
This exam is computer-based (you can take it from a testing center anywhere in the US and some international locations). We recommend going to a test center instead of the at-home option because of complaints corps members have shared with the at-home testing requirements.
The 5165 exam costs $120 You should pass your 5165 Content Exam by July 1, 2027.
If you fail, you can retake these exams. However, you must wait 30 days before re-testing.
Study Tips
Carve out time to study and honor that time on your calendar. What does this mean? Make sure you are dedicating real time to studying - if you put a 2 hour block on your calendar then prioritize that commitment (don't schedule over it). On average 98% of folks that studied for at least 10 hours passed this exam.
Work together, you are a team! Reach out to each other (and the Regional Team) via Slackif you need support or have questions!
Have compassion for yourself and for others. Sometimes even our best-laid plans have to change because life happens and testing cannot always be a priority. We understand that and are here for you. If you need to change your test date or ask for an extension just reach out to Steven Grosso via a direct message in Slack.
Test Taking Strategies (and tips for test anxiety) Check out these strategies on preparing for your exam, taking the exam, and your own wellness. This is especially helpful if you have test anxiety.
Content Specific Resources
Praxis Issued Test Prep (#1 Recommended)
Additional Resources (Free)
Study.com memberships provided by TFA
You can find full instructions to access your free Study.com account in this PDF (coming soon!).
Please use your TFA email address (firstname.lastname.26@tfacorps.org) when signing up.
Please use the access code for our region only, which you can find in the PDF (coming soon!).
Additional Resources:
Test Taking Strategies
Review our preparation and anxiety-reducing strategies for better test taking.