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Praxis II

Praxis II. What, How, and Why?. What is the Praxis II?. The Praxis is an assessment used to measure subject-specific knowledge or teaching skills There are over 140 test titles available Delivery: Paper test or Computerized test. Test Info.

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Praxis II

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  1. Praxis II What, How, and Why?

  2. What is the Praxis II? • The Praxis is an assessment used to measure subject-specific knowledge or teaching skills • There are over 140 test titles available • Delivery: Paper test or Computerized test

  3. Test Info • Both the paper and computerized tests are 2 hours long • 120 Multiple Choice Questions • Allowed a 4 function calculator • Breakdown • All about your Praxis II

  4. Alabama Requirements • Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Test Code: 5014) • Qualifying Score: 137 • Teaching Reading (Test Code: 5204) • Qualifying Score: 155

  5. Why Prepare? • Studies have shown that 26% of test takers receive a lower score than they expected • Many overestimate their preparedness • Success is proven to be directly linked to preparation • 19% of test takers do not take advantage of free test prep available • Never retake test without preparation

  6. How to Prepare? • Praxis Website • Test at a Glace (TAAG) • Topics Covered • Sample Test Questions

  7. Preparation for Test Day • Verify your test location • Print your admission ticket • Assemble your identification (ID) documents • Review the list of important items to bring • Dress appropriately • Review procedural information

  8. Coping with Test Anxiety • Three things you need to succeed • Prepare: Know where your strengths are and where you need work • Organize: Create a study plan • Practice: Sit and answer practice questions • Preparation, organization, and practice will help you feel more comfortable and help cut down on test anxiety

  9. Smart Tips • Do not worry about your score while taking the test • Use your energy on the test-don’t get angry with it • Keep track of time • Read all possible answers before selecting one • Be aware of keywords such as NOT, BEST, LEAST, EXCEPT

  10. Smart Tips cont’d.. • Scan the answer choices before you start reading the material and working with the problem • In multiple choice items, you need to choose the correct answer, but you don’t need to prove it • Use process of elimination • Do not take too much time on any one question

  11. Other Test Prep Materials • eBooks available for: $22.95 • Print study materials: $25-$40 • Practice Tests: $13.95 • Save 10% at Praxis Website Store using Promo Code: Webinar

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