Praxis Core and PLT Prep: 9 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online

by Kaplan Test Prep

Overview

Kaplan's Praxis Core and PLT Prep features comprehensive content review, realistic practice, and proven test-taking strategies to help you master the Core and PLT Praxis tests.

This edition focuses on the Core and PLT tests, offering practice tests in the book as well as online. Whether you're applying for admission to a teaching program or aiming for licensure, Kaplan's Praxis Prep can help you face the Praxis Core and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams with confidence.

The Most Review

• 9 Full-length practice tests: You will find one each of Core (Math, Reading, and Writing), PLT K–6, and PLT 7–12 in the book. Then go online for the most realistic practice with two more Core tests, another PLT K–6 and another PLT 7–12 test, and two PLT 5–9 tests.
• Pre-tests for each chapter help you assess your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus your study and prep as efficiently as possible
• All practice questions come with detailed explanations.
• Need a math refresher? Kaplan’s Math Foundations video course covers all the math you may not have seen for a while.
• This edition is up-to-date with changes to the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Mathematics subtest, reflecting more emphasis on data interpretation and representation, statistics, and probability.

Expert Guidance

• Kaplan's experts ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test.
• We invented test prep—Kaplan (kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506296050
Publisher:	Kaplan Test Prep
Publication date:	03/05/2024
Series:	Kaplan Test Prep
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	444
Sales rank:	765,138
File size:	10 MB

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Table of Contents

Studying for the Praxis: Where Do I Start? vi

The Praxis and You x

Part 1 Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators 1

Chapter 1 Praxis Core Reading 5

Taking Your Core Reading Pre-Test 5

Core Reading Pre-Test 6

Core Reading Pre-Test Answers and Explanations 14

Introducing Praxis Core Reading 18

Know What to Expect 18

How to Approach Praxis Reading 19

The Kaplan Four-Step Method for Praxis Reading 21

The Passage 24

Seven Praxis Reading Strategies 24

Reading Strategies Practice 26

Reading Strategies Practice Answers and Explanations 28

The Questions 29

Reading Questions Practice 38

Reading Questions Practice Answers and Explanations 46

Chapter 2 Praxis Core Mathematics 53

Taking Your Core Math Pre-Test 53

Core Math Pre-Test 54

Core Math Pre-Test Answers and Explanations 61

Introducing Praxis Core Mathematics 66

Know What to Expect 66

How to Approach Praxis Core Mathematics 71

The Kaplan Three-Step Method for Praxis Mathematics 72

Introducing the Mathematics Content Review 78

Mathematics Review One-Number and Quantity 78

Mathematics Review One Practice 94

Mathematics Review One Practice Answers and Explanations 97

Mathematics Review Two-Algebra and Functions 99

Mathematics Review Two Practice 110

Mathematics Review Two Practice Answers and Explanations 113

Mathematics Review Three-Geometry 115

Mathematics Review Three Practice 129

Mathematics Review Three Practice Answers and Explanations 132

Mathematics Review Four-Statistics and Probability 134

Mathematics Review Four Practice 146

Mathematics Review Four Practice Answers and Explanations 149

Mathematics Mixed Practice 150

Mathematics Mixed Practice Answers and Explanations 155

Chapter 3 Praxis Core Writing 159

Taking Your Core Writing Pre-Test 159

Core Writing Pre-Test 160

Core Writing Pre-Test Answers and Explanations 168

Introducing Praxis Core Writing 172

Know What to Expect 172

Core Writing: Selected-Response Questions 172

How to Approach Praxis Writing 177

The Kaplan Three-Step Method for Usage and Sentence Correction ... 177

Usage Questions 177

Sentence Correction Questions 178

Revision in Context Questions 179

Research Skills Questions 180

Classic Errors in Praxis Writing Questions 180

Praxis Essays 190

How to Approach the Praxis Essays 191

The Kaplan Five-Step Method for Praxis Essays 192

Source-Based Essay .195

Praxis Writing Practice 200

Praxis Writing Practice Answers and Explanations 203

Practice: Argumentative Essay 205

Written Assignment Sample Response 206

Chapter 4 Praxis Core Practice Tests 207

Taking Your Practice Tests 207

Core Reading Practice Test 1 208

Core Reading Practice Test 1 Answers and Explanations 223

Core Mathematics Practice Test 1 234

Core Mathematics Practice Test 1 Answers and Explanations 247

Core Writing Practice Test 1 255

Core Writing Practice Test 1 Answers and Explanations 266

Go Online for More Practice 272

Part 2 Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching 273

Chapter 5 Principles of Learning and Teaching 277

Taking Your Core PLT Pre-Test 277

PLT Pre-Test 278

PLT Pre-Test Answers and Explanations 287

Test Structure and Format 291

Students as Learners 291

Instructional Process 300

Assessment 304

Professional Development, Leadership, and Community 306

Analysis of Instructional Scenarios 306

PLT Constructed-Response Practice 312

PLT Constructed-Response Practice Answers and Explanations 320

PLT Grades K-6 Practice 323

PLT Grades K-6 Practice Answers and Explanations 331

PLT Grades 5-9 Practice 337

PLT Grades 5-9 Practice Answers and Explanations 346

PLT Grades 7-12 Practice 350

PLT Grades 7-12 Practice Answers and Explanations 359

Chapter 6 Principles of Learning and Teaching Practice Tests 365

Taking Your Practice Tests 365

PLT Grades K-6 Practice Test 366

PLT Grades K-6 Practice Test Answers and Explanations 387

PLT Grades 7-12 Practice Test 397

PLT Grades 7-12 Practice Test Answers and Explanations 413

Go Online for More Practice 422

Getting Started: Advice for New Teachers 423