The Praxis Mathematics Tests
Workshop PPT #3
Slide show created by Jolene M. Morris
jmmorris@email.phoenix.edu
TIPS FOR TAKING THE TEST
Develop a test-taking strategy,
and then use your strategy.
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Develop a strategy
to mark questions.
Skip the questions you
find extremely difficult.
My answer choice is “B”
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You can answer
questions in any
order.
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There are no answer
patterns.
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There is no
penalty for
guessing.
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Don’t worry about your
score when you are taking
the test.
Use your energy to take the
test, not to get angry at it.
Take the test, do your best,
pass it, get on with your
career.
Visualize yourself
being successful.
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It is OK to write in
the paper test
booklet.
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Your first answer is
usually correct
because of
subconscious.
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Look for key
words that may
lead to the correct
answer.
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If you don’t know
the answer, make an
educated guess by
elimination.
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Answers (except
for compare &
ordering) are in
numerical order.
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No trick questions,
but traps built into
the questions.
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Dress comfortably
in layers.
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The correct answer
IS one of the 4 or 5
– you just have to
find it.
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Bring a scientific
calculator for
Praxis II that you
are familiar with.
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You can take a
bathroom break,
but…
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Keep your notes
on the scratch
paper in an
organized way.
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If taking the paper
test, be sure the
answer oval
corresponds to the
question number.
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Be aware of the
time & pace
yourself.
Because the time counts
DOWN, you may want to start
at the end of the test and
work backwards (this works on
math only).
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Can’t leave early so
use the time wisely
to review your work.
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If you are forced
to speed up, do so
efficiently. Don’t
panic.
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1. Roman Numerals –Assess each
answer before looking at the
Roman Numeral choices.
2. Which of the following –Form
a sentence by replacing with
each answer choice.
3. Complete the Statement –
Read the sentence with your
choice
4. Multiple-choice with
qualifiers – Circle the
qualifier. Remember, you
are looking for the
exception.
Know the four types
of multiple choice
questions. (See
speaker notes)
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Read all the
possible answers
before selecting
one.
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Understand “Back
Solving” to answer a
question.
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Wear earplugs or
earphones if you
are easily
distracted.
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If you are nervous,
see if chewing gum
is allowed.
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Consider the
context set up by
the question
stem.
Which of the following….
(substitute the answer choices)
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Any Questions?