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

• 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

Reading 25%

Math25%

Social Stud-ies

25%

Science25%

Content

Alabama Requirements

• Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Test Code: 5014)– Qualifying Score: 137

• Teaching Reading (Test Code: 5204)– Qualifying Score: 155

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

How to Prepare?

• Praxis Website• Test at a Glace (TAAG)• Topics Covered• Sample Test Questions

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

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

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

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

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