PRAXIS I Exam Cram (Exam Cram (Pearson))

✍ Scribed by Diana Huggins

• Publisher: Pearson IT Certification
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 292
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Succeed with topical reviews, practice exams, and preparation tools 

• Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your PRAXIS exam
• Includes more than 200 sample test questions in the book to help you determine whether you’re ready to take the actual exam
• Also covers the PLT portion of the Praxis II exams
• Our popular Cram Sheet tear card helps you remember key concepts 
• Exam Alerts provide important information covered on the exam, as well as possible pitfalls you may encounter

This book includes a CD-ROM that features a powerful, full-featured testing software:

• Features more than 150 sample test questions, giving you additional practice for the PRAXIS exam.
• Helps identify your strengths and weaknesses, so you can correct any weaknesses before you take the exam.
• Provides the feedback you need to determine whether you’re ready to take the actual exam!

 

 

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Who This Book Is For
Chapter Formats
Test Information
PRAXIS Written Test Versus PRAXIS Computer Test
Registering for the Exam
Registering for the PRAXIS Written Exam
Registering for the PRAXIS Computer-Based Test
How to Prepare for the Exam
What This Book Will Not Do
What This Book Is Designed to Do
Study Tips
Test-Taking Tips
Self-Assessment
Teachers in the Real World
Put Yourself to the Test
Testing Your Exam Readiness
Onward, Through the Fog!
Part I: PPST
Chapter 1: PRAXIS I: Math
Whole Numbers and Integers
Arithmetic
Positive and Negative Integers
Arithmetic Concepts
Operation Properties
Equations
Exponents and Square Roots
Inequalities
Geometry
Graphs and Tables
Scientific Notation
Probability
Measurement
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Chapter 2: PRAXIS I: Reading
Literal Comprehension
Critical and Inferential Comprehension
Reading Strategies
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Need to Know More?
Chapter 3: PRAXIS I: Writing
Grammar
Sentence Structure
Word Choice and Mechanics
Idiomatic Expressions
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Need to Know More?
Chapter 4: PRAXIS I: Essay
Types of Essays
Brainstorming
Organizing Ideas
Structuring Your Essay
Tips for Writing Essays
Tips for the Computer-Based Test
Sample Essay
Exam Prep Questions
Exam Prep Answers
Need to Know More?
Part II: PLT
Chapter 5: PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning and Teaching
Principles of Learning and Teaching
PLT Exam Topics
Test-Taking Strategies for the PLT Exams
Chapter 6: PRAXIS II: Classroom Performance Assessment
Organizing Content Knowledge for Student Learning
Creating an Environment for Student Learning
Teaching for Student Learning
Teacher Professionalism
Preparing for the Assessment
Practice Exam I
Reading Comprehension
Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage
Mathematics
Essay Writing
Answer Key for Practice Exam I
PRAXIS Reading
PRAXIS Writing
PRAXIS Mathematics
PRAXIS Essay
Practice Exam II
Reading Comprehension
Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage
Mathematics
Essay Writing
Answer Key for Practice Exam II
Reading Comprehension
Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage
PRAXIS Mathematics
PRAXIS Essay
Practice Exam III
Reading Comprehension
Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage
Mathematics
Essay Writing
Answer Key for Practice Exam III
Reading Comprehension
Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage
PRAXIS Mathematics
PRAXIS Essay
Part III: Appendix
Appendix: Test Lists
PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)
PRAXIS II: Subject Assessments
Answer Sheet for Practice Exam
Index
A
B - C
D
E
F
G
H - I
J - K - L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U - V
W
X - Y - Z