PRAXIS Core Study Guide for Dummies: Book + 6 Practice Tests Online for Math 5733, Reading 5713, and Writing 5723 (Paperback, 5)

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with the Praxis Core 5

Chapter 1: Previewing the Praxis 7

Chapter 2: Getting Ready for Test Day 11

Chapter 3: Practicing the Praxis: Sampling Some Practice Questions 21

Part 2: Mastering Math Concepts 39

Chapter 4: Count on It: Number and Quantity 41

Chapter 5: Introducing Letters: Algebra 67

Chapter 6: Grasping Geometry Concepts 93

Chapter 7: Statistics and Probability 125

Chapter 8: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Math 145

Part 3: Refining Your Reading Comprehension Skills 155

Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension: Finding Meaning and Identifying Purpose 157

Chapter 10: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Reading 179

Part 4: Fine-Tuning Your Writing Skills 185

Chapter 11: Acing the Essay 187

Chapter 12: Giving Grammar a Glance 197

Chapter 13: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Writing 227

Part 5: Tackling Praxis Core Practice Tests 235

Chapter 14: Practice Exam 1 237

Chapter 15: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 277

Chapter 16: Practice Exam 2 327

Chapter 17: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 365

Part 6: The Part of Tens 409

Chapter 18: Ten Common Math Errors to Avoid 411

Chapter 19: Ten Mistakes to Avoid on the Praxis Reading and Writing Exams 415

Index 421