Praxis Core Study Guide For Dummies
Book + 6 Practice Tests Online for Math 5733, Reading 5713, and Writing 5723
5th Edition
Published on 19. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-1-394-28185-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
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Height: 274 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
785 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-28185-5 (9781394281855)
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Carla C. Kirkland | Chan Cleveland
Praxis Core Study Guide For Dummies
Book + 6 Practice Tests Online for Math 5733, Reading 5713, and Writing 5723
E-Book
08/2024
5th Edition
Wiley
€25.99
Available for download
Carla C. Kirkland | Chan Cleveland
Praxis Core Study Guide For Dummies
Book + 6 Practice Tests Online for Math 5733, Reading 5713, and Writing 5723
E-Book
08/2024
5th Edition
Wiley
€25.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Book
11/2022
4th Edition
Wiley
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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.
Content
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
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