Praxis II – General Information
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Missouri state licensure test.
– Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
 Code – 10011
– Passing Score - 164
 http://www.dese.mo.gov
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ETS Website
– Registration
– Test dates
 6 times per year
– http://www.ets.org/praxis
– Etc.
Praxis II – General Information
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Plan For Praxis
– Do not procrastinate !!!!
– Do not cram !!!!
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Test Format
– 2 hr. test
– Multiple choice
 CIA (Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment) – 110
questions
Praxis II – General Information
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Question Types
– The
– The
– The
– The
Roman Numeral multiple-choice
“Which of the Following?”
“Complete the Statement”
Multiple-choice Question w/ Qualifiers
Praxis II - Preparation
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Studying for the test
– Chose a time and place for studying that
works best for you. Some people set aside a
certain number of hours every morning to
study; others may choose to study at night
before retiring. Only you know what is most
effective for you.
Praxis II – Preparation
– Be consistent.
Praxis II - Preparation
– Use your time wisely.
Praxis II - Preparation
– Work out a study routine and stick to it; don’t
let our personal schedule interfere.
Praxis II - Preparation
– Don’t cram the night before the test. You
may have heard many amazing tales about
effective cramming, but don’t kid yourself;
most of them are false, and the rest are about
exceptional people who, by definition, aren’t
like most of us.
Praxis II - Preparation
– When you take the practice tests, try to make
your testing conditions as much like the actual
test as possible. Turn off your television,
radio, and telephone. Sit down at a quiet
table free from distraction.
Praxis II - Preparation
– Score your test and thoroughly review the
explanations to the questions you answered
incorrectly.
Praxis II - Preparation
– Keep track of your scores
Praxis II – TTT (Test Taking Tips)
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Take the practice tests under the same
conditions as you will the actual tests.
Praxis II – TTT (Test Taking Tips)
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Read all of the possible answers for the
multiple-choice questions.
Praxis II – TTT (Test Taking Tips)
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Use the process of elimination to select
the correct answer to the multiple-choice
questions.
Praxis II – TTT (Test Taking Tips)
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Remember that you can mark up your test
book; you may want to cross out the
answer choice(s) that you know that are
inappropriate. This will save you time in
you need to re-read the question. Do not
leave an answer blank on the answer
sheet; it is better to guess than to leave
an answer space blank.
Praxis II – TTT (Test Taking Tips)
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Work quickly and steadily.
Praxis II – TTT (Test Taking Tips)
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Study the directions and format of the
test. Familiarity breed confidence. By
becoming acquainted with the instructions
and with the structure of the test, you can
save time when you begin taking the
actual test. No surprises.
Praxis II – TTT (Test Taking Tips)
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Be sure that the answer oval you are
marking corresponds to the number of the
questions in the test booklet.
Praxis II – Taking The Test
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Day of the Test
– Dress comfortably in layers. Too hot, too
cold, etc.
– Check registration ticket for test day and time.
– Plan to arrive at the test center early.
– Bring admission ticket and 2 forms of ID w/
recent photo.
– Several #2 pencils w/ erasers (ever-sharp).
Praxis II – Taking The Test
– Wear a watch so you can pace yourself.
– Take only what you will need for the test.
 No cell phone !!!!!!!!!!!
– Do not eat or drink heavily before the test.
Limit your caffeine intake. Think about the
night before as well.
Praxis II – During The Test
Pace yourself. Finishing 1st does not win you a
prize.
 Follow all of the rules and instructions that he
test proctor gives you.
 Listen closely as the test instructor provides the
directions for completing the test.
 Be sure to mark only one answer per multiplechoice question, erase all unwanted answers and
marks completely, and fill in the answers darkly
and neatly.
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Praxis II – After The Test
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Treat yourself to something special.