Praxis Core Study Guide 2019 – 2020

What comes with Cirrus Test Prep’s Praxis Study Guide?

You probably think this is a typical study guide. However, Cirrus Test Prep’s unofficial Praxis Core Study Guide 2019 – 2020: Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam Prep and Practice Test Questions (5712, 5722, 5732) isn't like other study guides. Because we know you value your time, our unofficial study guide includes a quick yet full review of everything on the test with real examples, graphics, and information. Cirrus Test Prep’s NEW Praxis Core Study Guide 2019 – 2020 gives you the edge you need to score higher and pass the first time.

Best of all, Cirrus Test Prep’s Praxis Core Study Guide 2019 – 2020 offers you:

• A full review of what you need to know for the Praxis exam

• Praxis practice questions for you to practice and improve and worked through practice problems with explanations

• Test tips and strategies to help you score higher

• Real world examples

Our Praxis prep book covers all the material that will be on your exam, including:

• Reading

• Writing

• Mathematics 

… and also comes with TWO full Praxis practice tests, so that you will be ready on test day.

But before you buy Praxis Core Study Guide 2019 – 2020, you may find yourself wondering, what is the Praxis? What’s on the Praxis? How is the Praxis scored? How is the Praxis administered? We are the Praxis experts, and we are happy to answer all your questions below!

Some Frequently Asked Questions about the Praxis…

What is the Praxis?

Praxis Series tests are a part of teaching licensure in approximately forty states. Each state uses the tests and scores in different ways, so be sure to check the certification requirements in your state by going to www.ets.org/praxis/states. There, you will find information detailing the role of the Praxis tests in determining teaching certification in your state, what scores are required, and how to transfer Praxis scores from one state to another.

What is on the Praxis?

The Praxis Core Tests gauge college-level skills in mathematics, reading, and writing in accordance with the Common Core State Standards. Each test—Reading, Writing, and Mathematics—is broken down into different categories based on the skills needed to succeed in a teacher preparation program.

On the Reading Test (5712) you will read and answer questions about fiction and non-fiction passages, which will be of varying length. Some will be paired. They may be taken from any reading material an educated adult is likely to encounter, including novels, newspapers, magazines, articles on current events, and visual representations.

The Writing Test (5722) tests your ability to analyze purpose, production, and types of text and your language and research skills. You will write two essays and answer multiple-choice questions.

The Mathematics Test (5732) focuses on numbers, algebra and functions, geometry, and statistics and probability. There may be more than one answer choice on some multiple-choice questions (these are designated with boxes rather than ovals or circles). A calculator will appear on screen when you are permitted to use one.

How is the Praxis exam scored?

Each multiple-choice question is worth one raw point. The total number of questions you answer correctly is added up to obtain your raw score. Essay responses are scored on a holistic scale of 1 – 6 by two separate graders who are unaware of each other’s evaluations of your work. Their scores are added together for a total of 2 – 12; if they differ substantially, to ensure fairness a third scorer determines your final essay score. This number is added to your raw score, which is then scaled to result in your final score.

There is no penalty for guessing on the test, so be sure to eliminate answer choices and answer every question. If you still do not know the answer, guess; you may get it right!

How is the Praxis administered?

The Praxis Series tests are available at testing centers across the nation. To find a testing center near you, go to the ETS website. At this site, you can create a Praxis account, check testing dates, register for a test, or find instructions for registering via mail or phone. The Praxis Core exam is administered as a computerized test. The Praxis website allows you to take a practice test to acclimate yourself to the computerized format.

On the day of your test, be sure to bring your admission ticket (which is provided when you register) and photo ID. The testing facility will provide pencils and erasers and an area outside of the testing room to store your personal belongings. You are allowed no personal effects in the testing area. Cell phones and other electronic, photographic, recording, or listening devices are not permitted in the testing center at all, and bringing those items may be cause for dismissal, forfeiture of your testing fees, and cancellation of your scores. For details on what is and is not permitted at your testing center, refer to the testing center’s website.

Why should I use Cirrus Test Prep’s Praxis study material?

Developed by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test’s format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts. Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials ensure that new educators feel prepared on test day and beyond.

Where can I buy Praxis Core Study Guide 2018 – 2019?

You can find Praxis Core Study Guide 2018 – 2019 for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Just click the link next to our book, the image of our book itself, or the links we provided in the sentence above!

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