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Take your teaching career to the head of the class.
PRAXIS II Mathematics Content Knowledge (0061)
For Teacher Certification
Are you prepared to excel on the PRAXIS II?
* Get to know the test, how it is scored, and much more.
* Set up a study schedule by following our flexible, results-driven timeline
* Take the first practice test to discover what you know and what you should know
* Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success
Sharpen your knowledge and skills
* The comprehensive review guides candidates through all the content and process categories on the official test, which is required in most states for certification. Content categories include: Algebra and Number Theory, Measurement, Geometry; Trigonometry, Functions, Calculus, Data Analysis and Statistics, Probability, Matrix Algebra, and Discrete Mathematics.
* Lessons reinforce necessary skills
* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study
Practice for real
* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 3 full-length practice tests
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
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About This Book
Introduction: Passing the Test
About the Book
REA’s The Best Teachers’ Preparation for the PRAXIS II Mathematics Content Knowledge Test 0061) is a comprehensive guide designed to assist you in preparing for this required test for teachers of secondary school mathematics. To enhance your chances
of success in this important step toward your career as a mathematics teacher, this test guide:
• presents an accurate and complete overview of the PRAXIS II Mathematics Content Knowledge Test
• identifies all of the important information and its representation on the test
• provides a comprehensive review of every content category on the test
• provides three full-length practice tests
• suggests tips and strategies for successfully completing standardized tests
• replicates the format of the official test, including levels of difficulty
• supplies the correct answer and detailed explanations for each question on the diagnostic and practice tests, which enable you to identify correct answers and understand why they are correct and, just as important, why the other answers are incorrect.
This guide is the result of studying many resources. The editors considered the most recent test administrations and professional standards. They also researched information from the Educational Testing Service, professional journals, textbooks, and educators. This guide includes the best test preparation materials based on the latest information available.
About the Test
The PRAXIS II Mathematics Test is designed to assess the mathematical knowledge and competencies for a beginning secondary school teacher. Below are the content and process categories used as the basis for the PRAXIS II Mathematics Test, as well as the approximate percentage of the total test that each category occupies. These categories represent the knowledge that teams of teachers, subject area specialists, and district-level educators have determined to be important for beginning teachers. This book contains a thorough review of all these categories, as well as the specific skills that demonstrate each area.
Who Administers the Test?
All the PRAXIS II tests are administered by the Educational Testing Service (www.ets.org/praxis).
Content Categories Approx # questions Percentage
I. Algebra and Number Theory 8 16%
II. Measurement 3 6%
Geometry 5 10%
Trigonometry 4 8%
III. Functions 8 16%
Calculus 6 12%
IV. Data Analysis and Statistics 5–6 10–12%
Probability 2–3 4–6%
V. Matrix Algebra 4–5 8–10%
Discrete Mathematics 3–4 6–8%
Process Categories -- Distributed Across Content Categories:
Mathematical Problem Solving
Mathematical Reasoning and Proof
Mathematical Connections
Mathematical Representation
Use of Technology
Can I Retake the Test?
Most states and institutions allow candidates who do not pass the PRAXIS II Mathematics Test to retake it as often as necessary until a passing score is achieved.
In these cases, candidates must reregister each time they retake a test. However, please check with your state or testing institution for their specific requirements. Candidates
who have passed a PRAXIS II Mathemat
