PRAXIS CORE TEST FOR EDUCATORS OVERVIEW
Name one strategy for success on the Praxis Core Tests: - Answers -Establish a
strategy for success.
Organize your study materials.
Make a study plan.
Review weak areas.
Relax.
How long do you have to write each essay? - Answers -30 minutes
True or false. The non-essay portion of the Writing Core test is all multiple choice. -
Answers -False. Many of the items are selected response items where various sections
of a sentence are underlined and you have to select the section that has an error (if
any).
How often can you retake your Praxis Core test? - Answers -Every 21 days
What is the cost of the Praxis Core per section? - Answers -$85 each; 135 for all three
or $125 for any 2
How long are my scores available on the website without additional fees? - Answers -1
calendar year from the score reporting date
Which essay type is this? Praxis exams are required by around 40 states for entry into
education programs or for licensure. Standardized tests such as this often discourage
many prospective teacher candidates from entering the profession. Do you agree or
disagree with this opinion. Support your specific reasons and examples from your own
experience, observations, or reading. - Answers -Argumentative
The essay will receive a numerical score. What do these scores range from? - Answers
-1 to 6
1 is deficient
2 is flawed
3 is somewhat competent
4 is competent
5 is clearly competent
6 is highly competent
Name the location of the Praxis website: - Answers -www.ets.org/praxis
Which two tests on the Praxis Core have an 85 minute time limit? - Answers -
Mathematics and Reading
How many essays have to be written on the Writing test? - Answers -Two
Name one strategy for success on the Praxis Core Tests: - Answers -Establish a
strategy for success.
Organize your study materials.
Make a study plan.
Review weak areas.
Relax.
How long do you have to write each essay? - Answers -30 minutes
True or false. The non-essay portion of the Writing Core test is all multiple choice. -
Answers -False. Many of the items are selected response items where various sections
of a sentence are underlined and you have to select the section that has an error (if
any).
How often can you retake your Praxis Core test? - Answers -Every 21 days
What is the cost of the Praxis Core per section? - Answers -$85 each; 135 for all three
or $125 for any 2
How long are my scores available on the website without additional fees? - Answers -1
calendar year from the score reporting date
Which essay type is this? Praxis exams are required by around 40 states for entry into
education programs or for licensure. Standardized tests such as this often discourage
many prospective teacher candidates from entering the profession. Do you agree or
disagree with this opinion. Support your specific reasons and examples from your own
experience, observations, or reading. - Answers -Argumentative
The essay will receive a numerical score. What do these scores range from? - Answers
-1 to 6
1 is deficient
2 is flawed
3 is somewhat competent
4 is competent
5 is clearly competent
6 is highly competent
Name the location of the Praxis website: - Answers -www.ets.org/praxis
Which two tests on the Praxis Core have an 85 minute time limit? - Answers -
Mathematics and Reading
How many essays have to be written on the Writing test? - Answers -Two
