| Passing a Praxis exam successfully can be your | | | | your testing day, however. Praxis tests are |
| ticket to a highly rewarding teaching career. Not | | | | reviewed and changed regularly so what you find |
| only that, the Praxis test series can also cement | | | | online or offline may not appear on the actual |
| your reputation as an educator. That is why it's | | | | test. |
| important you don't take chances with the study | | | | Study and study hard. |
| preparation for your Praxis tests, considering that | | | | While a good number of test takers don't study |
| proper study is key to passing the test and | | | | for their Praxis tests and still pass, there's also a |
| securing your future. Here are some tips to help | | | | high percentage among failures who did not |
| you get ready for that Praxis test: | | | | bother to prepare themselves. Remember that |
| Know which Praxis test to take. | | | | the Praxis test is an assessment of your |
| There are 3 Praxis test series you will need to | | | | knowledge and skills, many of which were |
| take depending on the licensure and requirement | | | | obtained over your many years of study. The |
| you have to fulfill. Know what your specific test is | | | | Praxis test series will not measure your interest |
| and what type of tests to expect. | | | | or disposition in teaching so it will be necessary |
| Study ahead of time. | | | | that you study all relevant material to help you |
| Schedules for Praxis tests are posted on the | | | | pass the exam. |
| websites of the Department of Education and the | | | | You might want to design an effective study |
| Educational Testing Services. Know how much | | | | schedule to help you gradually sort through and |
| time you have to study for your Praxis test by | | | | review your study materials. Read about case |
| checking out the schedules online. | | | | studies, do classroom observations and practice |
| Familiarize yourself. | | | | teaching. Learn how to identify specific information |
| It would be a very helpful study strategy to | | | | in questions to help you cut reading time. |
| familiarize yourself with the format and layout of | | | | Practice. |
| the Praxis exam. Knowing how the test booklet | | | | Learn about your pacing by taking practice tests |
| will look like, where the questions will be found and | | | | from online sites. You'll be able to observe your |
| how you will be using the answer sheet will not | | | | speed and accuracy by doing so and still be able |
| only save you time during the test but also help | | | | to come up with corrective measures. If you're |
| lessen your anxiety and pre-test jitters. | | | | confident about multiple choice tests, spend more |
| Know what kind of test content and question | | | | time on constructed response tests to improve |
| types to expect and find out what specific | | | | your score. Most importantly, keep track of the |
| teaching skills each test will measure. Another | | | | time you spend reading questions and writing your |
| important consideration during your Praxis study is | | | | answers. |
| the time limit, so you'll know how to pace yourself | | | | Should I use the services of a professional study |
| when you're taking the exam. | | | | center? |
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| about past Praxis tests. There are plenty of | | | | reputable group to work with. Ask about their |
| resources online that will familiarize you with the | | | | methods, rates of success and if you prefer, |
| common methods and questions used in the | | | | reviews from former students. |
| tests. Don't expect these to actually appear on | | | | |