Category: Teaching-Praxis Core

The Praxis Mathematics test measures a candidate’s ability to solve problems that reflect key mathematical principles. Some questions focus on individual concepts, while others may combine multiple ideas into a single scenario. The problems generally avoid technical language, with the exception of basic terms like perimeter, area, integers, and ratios—these are considered foundational knowledge. Unless…

What Is the Praxis? The Praxis is a collection of standardized tests used in the teacher certification process. It includes three main types of exams: Each state has its own certification requirements, so the specific Praxis tests needed can vary. For instance, what’s required to become a middle school math teacher in one state may…

Praxis Writing Exam Overview Purpose: Sections: Multiple-Choice Question Types Strategy 1: Apostrophes Apostrophes are used to form contractions or to show possession. Watch for these common apostrophe errors. Correct usage is shown in brackets. Possessive Nouns Possessive Personal Pronouns vs. ContractionsSince possessive personal pronouns show ownership and apostrophes often mark possession, apostrophe mistakes with these…

The Praxis Reading test evaluates a candidate’s ability to understand, interpret, and critique written content. The materials may include single-sentence statements, short texts around 100 words, and more extensive excerpts of roughly 200 words. These readings are drawn from a variety of topics and sources. After each reading selection or sentence, you’ll need to answer…