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Praxis Core Exam Analysis

Amber Parker

College of Southern Nevada

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Praxis Core Analysis Paper

The purpose of this paper is to address the importance of the Praxis exam, what I did to

prepare for the practice Praxis exams, how well I did on my practice core Praxis exams, and

what I will do to better prepare myself for the real Praxis Exams.

Exam Requirements

Based on my understanding of the Praxis exams, it is required for students to pass the

Praxis I core exams before they can be fully accepted into their Bachelor’s degree programs. It is

important for students to pass the Praxis I first so that they are prepared for the course material

that is taught within the Bachelor program courses. It is also used to make sure that students have

the basic knowledge of academic skills that are necessary to be a teacher. Passing the Praxis

exams is proof that you have the skills needed to be a successful teacher.

The passing scores for the Praxis Exams in Nevada vary from subject to subject. The

passing score for the reading portion of the test is 156. The math portion of the Praxis test

requires a score of 150 to pass. Finally, a student needs to earn a score of 162 to pass the writing

section of the exam.

Exam Preparation.

While I did some studying for the practice Praxis exam, I could have done a lot more than

I did. I briefly went over the links that I was given to help me study for the practice exam, as I

only saw the test as a practice run and not the actual thing. I did not use the Praxis Prep websites

or the ETS practice questions. I did, however, read about the Praxis exams so that I had some

idea of what it would be like. After seeing my score for the practice exam, I am wishing that I

spent a few hours going over the material that was provided to me. I didn’t even look at the

practice ETS questions for the exams but wish that I had taken the time to complete the practice
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questions for each portion of the test. I believe that by doing so I would have done much better

on the practice Praxis exam.

Exam Results.

I scored a total of 57% on the reading section of the exam, which means that I need

improvement if I am to pass this section of the official Praxis exam. In Math, my score was 78%

which means that I am borderline to passing the official exam. This means that I am almost to

the point where I would earn a passing score in the subject, but that I need a little more

improvement to get there. For the writing portion I scored 68%, which also means that I am

borderline to passing. Based on my scores, I think it is safe to say that I need significant

improvement in the reading section, and some improvement in the math and writing portions of

the exam.

Future Exam Preparation.

If my scores are any indication, I am going to need to do everything I can in order to

pass the official Praxis exam. In order to prepare for the official exams, I need to come up with a

plan that will help me sufficiently study enough so that I pass. In order to help me study and

prepare, I plan on purchasing an online program and book to help me work on the area I need

improvement in. I think that the practice courses and a study book will help me get a better idea

of what to expect from the Praxis exams, as well as help me learn a better, more efficient way of

taking the test. Not only that, but I also want to find someone that might be able to help me study

for this exam in creative ways (i.e. flashcards, quizzes, or some sort of game) that might help me

learn the needed material to pass. If all else fails, I will hire a tutor in hopes that they can help me

study for and pass the exams.