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This paper analyzes the purpose and requirements of the Praxis Core Exam while
providing details of my studying preparations, Praxis Prep Exam results, and future preparations
for the Praxis Core Exam. This paper allows me to evaluate my current skills while also allowing
me to distinguish the areas in which I need improvement. In doing so, I hope to strengthen my
study preparations in order to perform to the best of my abilities and knowledge for the Praxis
Core Exam.
Running Head: PRAXIS CORE EXAM ANALYSIS 3
Bachelor’s degree in Education, one must take and pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for
Educators Exam. The Praxis Core Exam is a Nevada Education and Early Childhood Education
program requirement; successfully passing the Praxis Core Exam demonstrates the student’s
competency and understanding of core knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics. In order
to successfully pass the Praxis Core Exam, one must score above the following in each subject:
Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading 156, Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing
162, Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics 150. In doing so, a student will
exemplify his or her ability to understand and perform tasks that require basic core knowledge.
In preparation for taking the Praxis Prep Exam, I used resources from the ETS Praxis
website for reading, writing, and mathematics. This website provides numerous insights as to
what to expect from each test, from content to test structure. In my preparations for each subject,
I took one to two days to study the content and complete the sample questions provided through
the ETS website. After completing the sample questions and reviewing the correct answers I was
able to evaluate the areas in which I struggled and needed further improvement. This allowed me
to focus in on the content I was the least familiar with. For further preparation for the math
section of the Praxis Prep Exam, I used resources from the Khan Academy website. Through this
resource, I watched videos and actively partook in sample questions in order to practice and
relearn the content with which I struggled the most. I allowed myself four days in between my
work schedule to study for the exams. On the fourth day, I felt confident and eager to take my
exams.
Running Head: PRAXIS CORE EXAM ANALYSIS 4
Overall, my results for the Praxis Prep Exam were above satisfactory resulting in a
passing grade for each of the exams. My results were as follows: Reading 91%, Writing 90%,
and Math 87%. This means that for the official Praxis Core Exam I would most likely pass in the
Reading and Writing sections and likely pass in the Math section. I feel that these results are due
to the studying and preparation I had put in prior to me taking the Praxis Prep Exam. Had I not
practiced and reviewed the content and resources provided, I do not feel that I would have scored
as high as I did.
That being said, I strongly feel that I should continue studying and further prepare for the
official Praxis Core Exam. Therefor, I will continue to study and use provided Praxis Prep
resources in order to guarantee my success for the exam. I will also examine the areas in the
reading, writing, and math sections in which I didn’t perform as strongly. In further preparation,
I will time myself on practice questions so that I will be most prepared for the limits of the
official testing center. Upon taking the Praxis Core Exam, I will also take time off of work so
that I can be more devoted to studying and mentally preparing myself for the exam. In doing so, I