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Prepare smarter and faster for the Praxis(R) Core exam Looking to start your career in education on the right foot?
Praxis(R) Core Study Guide For Dummies can help you succeed on the challenging Praxis
(R) Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam on the first try, offering handy test-taking strategies, customizable study plans, and insider tips. You'll also get plenty of opportunities to practice, with six full-length exams online, complete with answers and explanations. This book has everything you need to pass this important test and get your teaching certification.
Inside... - Obtain proven exam-writing strategies
- Find custom study plans
- See tips from veteran test takers
- Improve your math, reading comprehension, and writing
- Explore different question types
- Get familiar with the essay section
- Practice with 2 full-length tests in the book, plus 4 more online
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with the Praxis Core 5 Chapter 1: Previewing the Praxis 7
Chapter 2: Getting Ready for Test Day 11
Chapter 3: Practicing the Praxis: Sampling Some Practice Questions 21
Part 2: Mastering Math Concepts 39 Chapter 4: Count on It: Number and Quantity 41
Chapter 5: Introducing Letters: Algebra 67
Chapter 6: Grasping Geometry Concepts 93
Chapter 7: Statistics and Probability 125
Chapter 8: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Math 145
Part 3: Refining Your Reading Comprehension Skills 155 Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension: Finding Meaning and Identifying Purpose 157
Chapter 10: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Reading 179
Part 4: Fine-Tuning Your Writing Skills 185 Chapter 11: Acing the Essay 187
Chapter 12: Giving Grammar a Glance 197
Chapter 13: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Writing 227
Part 5: Tackling Praxis Core Practice Tests 235 Chapter 14: Practice Exam 1 237
Chapter 15: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 277
Chapter 16: Practice Exam 2 327
Chapter 17: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 365
Part 6: The Part of Tens 409 Chapter 18: Ten Common Math Errors to Avoid 411
Chapter 19: Ten Mistakes to Avoid on the Praxis Reading and Writing Exams 415
Index 421
About the author
Carla C. Kirkland is the founder and CEO of The Kirkland Group, an educational consulting firm. She has more than 20 years' experience in helping educators prepare their students for standardized tests.
Chan Cleveland is the Executive Vice President of The Kirkland Group and an English educator specializing in the development of language arts resources for multiple school districts.
