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Praxis Core and PLT Prep: 9 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online
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Overview
This new edition focuses on the Core and PLT tests, offering more practice tests than before for each of these tests and, for the first time, including 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.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781506266190 |
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Publisher: | Kaplan Test Prep |
Publication date: | 04/06/2021 |
Series: | Kaplan Test Prep |
Edition description: | Thirteenth Edition |
Pages: | 444 |
Sales rank: | 411,913 |
Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.10(d) |
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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