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Praxis II
What, How, and Why?
What is the Praxis II?
• The Praxis is an assessment used to measure subject-specific knowledge or teaching skills
• There are over 140 test titles available
• Delivery: Paper test or Computerized test
Test Info
• Both the paper and computerized tests are 2 hours long
• 120 Multiple Choice Questions• Allowed a 4 function calculator • Breakdown• All about your Praxis II
Reading 25%
Math25%
Social Stud-ies
25%
Science25%
Content
Alabama Requirements
• Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Test Code: 5014)– Qualifying Score: 137
• Teaching Reading (Test Code: 5204)– Qualifying Score: 155
Why Prepare?
• Studies have shown that 26% of test takers receive a lower score than they expected
• Many overestimate their preparedness• Success is proven to be directly linked to
preparation• 19% of test takers do not take advantage of
free test prep available• Never retake test without preparation
How to Prepare?
• Praxis Website• Test at a Glace (TAAG)• Topics Covered• Sample Test Questions
Preparation for Test Day
• Verify your test location• Print your admission ticket• Assemble your identification (ID) documents• Review the list of important items to bring• Dress appropriately • Review procedural information
Coping with Test Anxiety
• Three things you need to succeed• Prepare: Know where your strengths are and
where you need work• Organize: Create a study plan• Practice: Sit and answer practice questions • Preparation, organization, and practice will
help you feel more comfortable and help cut down on test anxiety
Smart Tips
• Do not worry about your score while taking the test
• Use your energy on the test-don’t get angry with it
• Keep track of time• Read all possible answers before selecting one• Be aware of keywords such as NOT, BEST,
LEAST, EXCEPT
Smart Tips cont’d..
• Scan the answer choices before you start reading the material and working with the problem
• In multiple choice items, you need to choose the correct answer, but you don’t need to prove it
• Use process of elimination• Do not take too much time on any one question
Other Test Prep Materials
• eBooks available for: $22.95• Print study materials: $25-$40• Practice Tests: $13.95• Save 10% at Praxis Website Store using Promo
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