Praxis Core WorkshopFall 2014

Based on content available on www.ets.org

Test FormatTest Number of Questions Testing Time

Reading 56 85 minutes

Mathematics 56 85 minutes

Optional Break -- 10 minutes

Writing 40 / 2 essays 40 minutes / 30 minutes each

Reading

How to Prepare• Do practice reading tests and read all explanations, even for questions

you get correct.

• Practice reading and answering questions on a computer. You can have scratch paper, so if you like to underline or annotate as you read, practice using scratch paper instead.

• Try the strategy put the question in you own words for challenging questions.

• Read 1-2 articles from the New York Times per day and ask yourself questions like “what is the main idea?” and “what is the author’s tone?”

Writing

Usage

Sentence Correction

Revision in Context

Research Skills

Argumentative Essay Topic

“Minimum-wage jobs are a ticket to nowhere. They are boring and repetitive and teach employees little or nothing of value. Minimum-wage employers take advantage of people because they need a job.”

Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this opinion. Support your views with specific reasons and examples from your own experience, observations, or readings.

Source-Based Essay Topic

Source-Based Essay Topic

How to Prepare

• Do practice writing tests and read all explanations, even for questions you get correct.

• Practice writing sample essays using prompts similar to what you might see on the test. Compare what you write to the sample essays provided by ETS, and identify ways you can do better.

• Practice the vocalization strategy for use on the test.

Mathematics

Geometry (20%)

Algebra and Functions (30%)

Statistics and Probability (20%)

Number and Quantity (30%)

Fill in the Blank

How to Prepare

• Do practice mathematics tests and read all explanations, even for questions you get correct.

• Brush up on your math skills with a friend, tutor, test prep book, or online tutorial.

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