Carla C. Kirkland - Praxis Core for Dummies

Praxis Core For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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ISBN 978-1-119-62045-7 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-62047-1 (ePDF); ISBN 978-1-119-62048-8

1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 4
3. Chapter 6
4. Chapter 12

If you want to be a teacher, you generally have to take the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam at least once. What?! What do you mean by at least once? Yes, its true that you may have to take the Praxis twice in your quest to shape the minds of future generations. Many colleges and universities require that students who want to enroll in an education major take the exam. And if that isnt bad enough, most states and some U.S. territories require that you pass the Praxis in order to be licensed to teach. But dont panic. Youve come to the right place for help in acing the exam.

The goal of this book is to help you brush up on what you need to know to pass the Praxis with flying colors. We dont cover every topic that will be tested in detail; instead, we offer an overview of those topics. The overview allows you to review a topic and say to yourself either, Yep, got it! I can move on to the next topic or I dont get it. Id better focus on my statistics knowledge. (If you decide you need more review on a topic, check out the many For Dummies books that relate to the chapters in this book.)

You can also use the two practice tests in this book and the additional four practice tests online to test yourself in a lifelike testing situation. You may want to take one test before you read any chapters to see where your strengths and weaknesses are; then youll know where to focus your attention. After youve studied your weak areas and reviewed the topics youre better at, you can take another practice test to see how much youve improved and where you still may need more work.

So, we have you covered when it comes to studying for and passing the Praxis. Take a couple of tests, review the chapters, and get the confidence you need to score well on the test when it really counts.

Praxis Core For Dummies breaks down the exams main objectives into understandable sections. This book is organized into parts that align with the tests subsections so you can find the answers to your most challenging areas quickly. If youre struggling with math, you can find all those topics grouped together. If writing makes you want to pull your hair out, you can get a comprehensive overview in .

In addition to reviewing Praxis topics, we offer strategies that you can practice and keep in mind so you dont fall for the booby traps that others seem to. We outline the different types of questions so you know where to expect the hurdles youll see on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam. (Okay, this is the last time we will spell out the official title of the test. From now on, we will refer to it as the Praxis or the Praxis Core.)

A test-prep book wouldnt be a test-prep book without a couple of practice tests. This book offers two tests in the book, those same two tests online, and then another four tests online to help you become familiar with the content and question types youll encounter when you take the exam. They say practice makes perfect. With these practice tests, you can put that theory to the test.

In writing this book, weve made some assumptions about you. The biggest assumption weve made applies to all readers: You have decided to teach, which is one of the most rewarding professions known to man. Beyond that, you fall into one of the following categories: