Question 1

Praxis Core Writing Test

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Assesses test-taker's skills in writing, language, and research.

Question 2

Argumentative Essay

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Essay type that requires stating a clear position on an issue and providing logical and specific evidence to support the position.

Question 3

Source-based Essay

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Essay type that requires summarizing, analyzing, and synthesizing ideas from multiple sources.

Question 4

Multiple-choice Questions in Writing

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Evaluate understanding of sentence structure, language usage, grammar, punctuation, and writing strategies.

Question 5

Praxis Core Reading Test

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Assesses reading comprehension, critical thinking, and ability to interpret various types of texts.

Question 6

Literary Analysis

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The process of examining the parts of a literary work to understand how they work together.

Question 7

Inference

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The process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Question 8

Informational Texts

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Nonfiction written primarily to convey factual information.

Question 9

Text Structure

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The way information is organized in a passage.

Question 10

Author's Purpose

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The reason why an author decides to write about a specific topic.

Question 11

Praxis Core Mathematics Test

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Measures mathematical skills and knowledge.

Question 12

Numeric Entry Questions

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Requires the test-taker to solve a problem and enter their answer in a grid.

Question 13

Multiple-choice Questions in Mathematics

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Evaluate the understanding of number and quantity, algebra, geometry, and statistics and probability.

Question 14

Number and Quantity

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Understanding the real number system, quantities, the complex number system, and vector and matrix quantities.

Question 15

Algebra and Functions

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Understanding algebraic expressions, linear and quadratic functions, and modeling.

Question 16

Geometry and Measurement

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Understanding concepts of geometry and application in problem-solving.

Question 17

Statistics and Probability

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Understanding the concept of data interpretation, making inferences, and probabilistic reasoning.

Question 18

Test-taking Strategies

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Techniques to help prepare for, take, and succeed in exams.

Question 19

Time Management

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The process of planning and controlling how much time to spend on specific activities.

Question 20

Context Clues

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Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

Question 21

Expository Text

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A type of writing where the purpose is to inform, describe, explain, or define the author's subject to the reader.

Question 22

Descriptive Essay

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A type of essay that requires the writer to describe something—an object, person, place, experience, emotion, or situation.

Question 23

Narrative Essay

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A type of essay that tells a story about a real-life experience.

Question 24

Persuasive Essay

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A type of essay where the writer uses words to convince the reader that the writer's opinion is correct in regards to an issue.

Question 25

Comparative Essay

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A type of essay that requires the writer to compare and contrast two things.

Question 26

The Coordinate Plane

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A two-dimensional plane formed by the intersection of a vertical line called y-axis and a horizontal line called x-axis.

Question 27

Pythagorean Theorem

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A theorem that states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Question 28

Linear Equations

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An equation between two variables that produces a straight line when plotted on a graph.

Question 29

Quadratic Equations

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A second-order polynomial equation in a single variable x, with a ≠ 0.

Question 30

Factoring

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Breaking down a composite number into its smaller, prime number multipliers.

Question 31

Systems of Equations

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A set of equations with the same variables that are all satisfied by the same values of the variables.

Question 32

Functions

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A relationship between inputs and outputs where each input has exactly one output.

Question 33

Polynomials

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An expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

Question 34

Rational Expressions

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Algebraic fractions where both the numerator and the denominator are polynomials.

Question 35

Irrational Numbers

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A real number that cannot be expressed as a ratio of integers, i.e., as a fraction.

Question 36

Real Numbers

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The set of all rational and irrational numbers, represented on the number line.

Question 37

Complex Numbers

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All numbers that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the imaginary unit.

Question 38

Vectors

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A quantity having direction as well as magnitude, especially as determining the position of one point in space relative to another.

Question 39

Matrix

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A rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns.

Question 40

Descriptive Statistics

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Statistics that summarize the data, such as mean, median, mode, and range.

Question 41

Inferential Statistics

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Procedures used to draw conclusions about larger populations from small samples of data.

Question 42

Probability

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The measure of the likelihood that a given event will occur.

Question 43

Sample Space

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The set of all possible outcomes in a probability experiment.

Question 44

Event

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A specific result or outcome of a probability experiment.

Question 45

Complementary Events

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Two mutually exclusive events that cover all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

Question 46

Independent Events

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Events in which the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of the other.

Question 47

Dependent Events

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Events in which the outcome of one event affects the outcome of the other.

Question 48

Conditional Probability

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The probability of an event given that another event has occurred.

Question 49

Data Interpretation

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The process of making sense of a collection of data that has been processed.

Question 50

Data Analysis

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The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information, suggest conclusions, and support decision-making.

Question 51

Sentence Structure

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The way words are arranged in a sentence.

Question 52

Language Usage

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The manner in which language is used.

Question 53

Grammar

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The set of structural rules governing the composition of sentences, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

Question 54

Punctuation

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The use of spacing, conventional signs, and certain typographical devices as aids to the understanding and correct reading of text.

Question 55

Writing Strategies

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Techniques that writers use to create text.

Question 56

Paraphrasing

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Expressing the meaning of a writer or speaker's words in other words for clarity and simplicity.

Question 57

Summarizing

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Providing a brief statement of the main points of a text.

Question 58

Synthesizing

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Combining information to understand the overall message or theme.

Question 59

Research Skills

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The ability to search for, locate, extract, organize, evaluate, and use or present information that is relevant to a particular subject.

Question 60

Test Anxiety

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The uneasiness, apprehension, or nervousness felt by students who have a fear of failing an exam.

Question 61

Logical Reasoning

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The ability to analyze information and make decisions based on that information that is believed to be reliable and valid.

Question 62

Critical Thinking

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The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas.

Question 63

Interpreting Graphs

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Understanding and analyzing graphical information.

Question 64

Measurement Units

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Standard quantities used to specify the magnitude of a physical quantity.

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