Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with the Praxis Core 5
Chapter 1: Previewing the Praxis 7
Chapter 2: Getting Ready for Test Day 11
Chapter 3: Practicing the Praxis: Sampling Some Practice Questions 17
Part 2: Mastering Math Concepts 37
Chapter 4: Count on It: Number and Quantity 39
Chapter 5: Introducing Letters: Algebra 65
Chapter 6: Grasping Geometry Concepts 91
Chapter 7: Statistics and Probability 123
Chapter 8: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Math 143
Part 3: Refining Your Reading Comprehension Skills 153
Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension: Finding Meaning and Identifying Purpose 155
Chapter 10: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Reading 177
Part 4: Fine-Tuning Your Writing Skills 183
Chapter 11: Acing the Essay 185
Chapter 12: Giving Grammar a Glance 195
Chapter 13: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Writing 225
Part 5: Tackling Praxis Core Practice Tests 233
Chapter 14: Practice Exam 1 235
Chapter 15: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 275
Chapter 16: Practice Exam 2 327
Chapter 17: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 365
Part 6: The Part of Tens 409
Chapter 18: Ten Common Math Errors to Avoid 411
Chapter 19: Ten Mistakes to Avoid on the Praxis Reading and Writing Exams 415
Index 421