Praxis II World & US History Content Knowledge (0941/5941)
Study Guide 2019 – 2020

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You probably think this is a typical study guide. However, Cirrus Test Prep’s unofficial Praxis II World & US History Content Knowledge (0941/5941) Study Guide 2019 – 2020: Test Prep and Practice Questions for the Praxis II (0941/5941) Exam 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 II World & US History Content Knowledge (0941/5941) 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 II World & US History Content Knowledge (0941/5941) 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:

• World History

• US History 

… and also comes with a FULL Praxis practice test, so that you will be ready on test day.

But before you buy Praxis II World & US History Content Knowledge (0941/5941) 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 content in this guide will prepare you for the Praxis World and US History: Content Knowledge (0941/5941) exam. The test with code 0941 is a pencil-and-paper test, while the test with code 5941 is a computer-administered test. Both are a multiple-choice tests that assess whether you possess the knowledge and skills necessary to become a history teacher. You have a maximum of two hours to complete the 120-question test.

The Praxis is comprised primarily of questions intended to test your knowledge of historical facts. Other questions on the Praxis also gauge historical thinking skills. Thinking historically entails constructing historical questions, assessing primary and secondary sources, formulating historical arguments, drawing connections, evaluating causation of historical events, and putting events in a global and historical context. Some of these questions may ask you to interpret maps, cartoons, texts, and/or graphs. Historical thinking skills questions are dispersed throughout the test and subject areas and encompass approximately 25 percent of the test.

You will answer approximately sixty multiple-choice questions (50 percent of the test) on United States history. The test will require knowledge of North American geography, pre-colonial civilizations, the purposes of European colonization of the continent, and how pre-colonial peoples interacted with European colonizers. Be prepared for questions about the American Revolution and the foundations of the United States government and Constitution. The test will cover developments in the nineteenth century, including westward expansion, political division, the Civil War, Reconstruction, industrialization, urbanization, and immigration. The Progressive Era and the New Deal are covered as well. Be aware not only of United States involvement in the First and Second World Wars, but also of their impact on both foreign and domestic policy. Prepare for thematic questions that will test your knowledge of the impact of labor and technology on the economy, changing political trends from the New Deal and Great Society to conservatism, the impact of religion on society, and civil rights and changing perceptions of race, ethnicity and gender roles throughout the twentieth century. Questions are also likely to explore the United States’ role as a world power during the Cold War and into the twenty-first century.

You will answer approximately sixty multiple-choice questions (50 percent of the test) on world history. In general, you will be expected to understand how world societies and civilizations have been shaped by conflict, technology, and religion; ideologies like nationalism, totalitarianism, and other political philosophies; economic movements like industrialization and the market economy; and major demographic trends. The test will also presume an understanding of transglobal similarities in gender and family expectations, and the impact of trade within and between cultures. Specific questions may ask about the classical civilizations in Europe and Asia and their transformation from 300 – 1400 C.E.; European developments from the Renaissance through the Enlightenment; colonization, trade, and other global interactions from 1200 – 1750 C.E.; the consequences of nationalism and European imperialism from 1750 – 1914 C.E.; the causes and consequences of the First and Second World Wars (like decolonization and the rise of the Soviet Union); and the important developments of the post-Cold War world (such as globalization and fundamentalism).

How is the Praxis exam scored?

Your scores become available two to three weeks after the exam on your online account; you will be notified via email when they are released. When you register, you may choose four recipient institutions for your scores; they will be sent directly for free. After your scores become available, you may send them to other institutions for an additional charge. Some states are automatic score recipients. Check www.ets.org to determine how this applies to your specific situation.

Each multiple-choice question is worth one raw point. The total number of questions you get correct is added up to obtain your raw score, which is then scaled to result in your final score. Keep in mind that some multiple-choice questions are experimental questions for the purpose of the Praxis test-makers and will not count toward your overall score. However, since those questions are not indicated on the test, you must respond to every question. There is no penalty for guessing on Praxis tests, 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 World & US History 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.

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