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The Praxis Mathematics TestsWorkshop PPT #3
Slide show created by Jolene M. Morrisjmmorris@email.phoenix.edu
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TIPS FOR TAKING THE TEST
Develop a test-taking strategy, and then use your strategy.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Develop a strategy to mark questions.
Skip the questions you find extremely difficult.
My answer choice is “B”
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25 Test Taking Tips
You can answer questions in any
order.
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25 Test Taking Tips
There are no answer patterns.
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25 Test Taking Tips
There is no penalty for guessing.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Visualize yourself being successful.
Don’t worry about your score when you are taking the test.
Use your energy to take the test, not to get angry at it.
Take the test, do your best, pass it, get on with your career.
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25 Test Taking Tips
It is OK to write in the paper test
booklet.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Your first answer is usually correct
because of subconscious.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Look for key words that may
lead to the correct answer.
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25 Test Taking Tips
If you don’t know the answer, make an educated guess
by elimination.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Answers (except for compare & ordering) are in
numerical order.
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25 Test Taking Tips
No trick questions, but traps built into
the questions.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Dress comfortably in layers.
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25 Test Taking TipsThe correct answer IS one of the 4 or 5 – you just have to
find it.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Bring a scientific calculator for
Praxis II that you are familiar with.
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25 Test Taking Tips
You can take a bathroom break,
but…
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25 Test Taking Tips
Keep your notes on the scratch
paper in an organized way.
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25 Test Taking TipsIf taking the paper test, be sure the
answer oval corresponds to the question number.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Be aware of the time & pace
yourself.
Because the time counts DOWN, you may want to start at the end of the test and work backwards (this works on math only).
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25 Test Taking Tips
Can’t leave early so use the time wisely
to review your work.
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25 Test Taking Tips
If you are forced to speed up, do so efficiently. Don’t
panic.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Know the four types of multiple choice
questions. (See speaker notes)
1. Roman Numerals –Assess each answer before looking at the Roman Numeral choices.
2. Which of the following –Form a sentence by replacing with each answer choice.
3. Complete the Statement – Read the sentence with your choice
4. Multiple-choice withqualifiers – Circle thequalifier. Remember, youare looking for theexception.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Read all the possible answers before selecting
one.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Understand “Back Solving” to answer a
question.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Wear earplugs or earphones if you
are easily distracted.
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25 Test Taking Tips
If you are nervous, see if chewing gum
is allowed.
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25 Test Taking Tips
Consider the context set up by
the question stem.
Which of the following….(substitute the answer choices)
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25 Test Taking Tips
Any Questions?