Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: 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: Trying Out Some Practice Questions 17
Part II: Mastering Math Concepts 35
Chapter 4: Count on It: Number and Quantity 37
Chapter 5: Introducing Letters: Algebra and Functions 59
Chapter 6: Grasping Geometry Concepts 81
Chapter 7: Pinning Down Statistics and Probability 111
Chapter 8: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Math 129
Part III: Refining Your Reading Comprehension Skills 139
Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension: Finding Meaning and Identifying Purpose 141
Chapter 10: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Reading 161
Part IV: Fine-Tuning Your Writing Skills 169
Chapter 11: Acing the Essay 171
Chapter 12: Giving Grammar a Glance 183
Chapter 13: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Writing 213
Part V: Tackling Praxis Core Practice Tests 223
Chapter 14: Practice Exam 1 225
Chapter 15: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 265
Chapter 16: Practice Exam 2 309
Chapter 17: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 345
Part VI: The Part of Tens 383
Chapter 18: Ten Common Math Errors to Avoid 385
Chapter 19: Ten Mistakes to Avoid on the Praxis Reading and Writing Exams 389
Index 395