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Praxis Core Study Guide For Dummies

Book + 6 Practice Tests Online for Math 5733, Reading 5713, and Writing 5723

Kirkland, Carla C. / Cleveland, Chan

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5. Auflage September 2024
448 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-394-28185-5
John Wiley & Sons

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Gain the skills and confidence you need to succeed on the Praxis Core

Praxis Core Study Guide For Dummies helps you perform at your best on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam. With information on every section of the exam, plus full-length practice tests in the book and online, this helpful study guide is essential for anyone who wants to start a career in education. Hone your skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Then demonstrate what you've learned with six practice tests (two in the book and an additional four online--plus answer explanations!) that will help you work your way toward a passing score. Handy test-taking strategies, customizable study plans, and insider tips are here, too--so you'll be in the know on test day.

* Brush up your knowledge of math, reading comprehension, and writing skills

* Improve your chances of passing the Praxis Core exam

* Achieve a major milestone in your path toward a career in education

If you need to pass the Praxis Core to get your teaching certification, this Dummies test prep guide is for you.

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
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.

C. C. Kirkland, The Kirkland Group; C. Cleveland, The Kirkland Group