praxis core workshop fall 2014 based on content available on
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Test FormatTest 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
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?”
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.
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.
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.