Praxis Core Workshop
Fall 2014
Based on content available on www.ets.org
Test Format
Test
Number of Questions
Testing Time
Reading
56
85 minutes
Mathematics
56
85 minutes
Optional Break
--
10 minutes
Writing
40 / 2 essays
40 minutes /
30 minutes each
Reading
How to Prepare
• Do practice reading tests and read all explanations, even for questions
you get correct.
• Practice reading and answering questions on a computer. You can
have scratch paper, so if you like to underline or annotate as you read,
practice using scratch paper instead.
• Try the strategy put the question in you own words for challenging
questions.
• Read 1-2 articles from the New York Times per day and ask yourself
questions like “what is the main idea?” and “what is the author’s
tone?”
Writing
Usage
Sentence Correction
Revision in Context
Research Skills
Argumentative Essay Topic
“Minimum-wage jobs are a ticket to
nowhere. They are boring and
repetitive and teach employees little
or nothing of value. Minimum-wage
employers take advantage of people
because they need a job.”
Discuss the extent to which you
agree or disagree with this opinion.
Support your views with specific
reasons and examples from your own
experience, observations, or
readings.
Source-Based Essay Topic
Source-Based Essay Topic
How to Prepare
• Do practice writing tests and read all explanations, even for questions
you get correct.
• Practice writing sample essays using prompts similar to what you
might see on the test. Compare what you write to the sample essays
provided by ETS, and identify ways you can do better.
• Practice the vocalization strategy for use on the test.
Mathematics
Geometry (20%)
Algebra and Functions (30%)
Statistics and Probability (20%)
Number and Quantity (30%)
Fill in the Blank
How to Prepare
• Do practice mathematics tests and read all explanations, even for
questions you get correct.
• Brush up on your math skills with a friend, tutor, test prep book, or
online tutorial.
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• Tutoring available for short or long periods depending on need.