{"id":21726,"date":"2019-09-07T15:35:49","date_gmt":"2019-09-07T20:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=21726"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:40:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:40:49","slug":"what-is-the-praxis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/praxis\/what-is-the-praxis\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Praxis?"},"content":{"rendered":"

First things first: Praxis isn\u2019t a single exam; it\u2019s a series of exams. The most popular Praxis exams are Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Principles of Learning and Teaching, and Elementary\u00a0Content Knowledge and Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.\u00a0It is essential that you know which tests are required in the state(s) in which you plan to teach before registering for the tests and beginning your preparation. Understanding these requirements will guide your preparation. To learn which tests you need to take, contact your state\u2019s department of education.
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About the Praxis Tests and their Differences<\/h3>
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\nPraxis Core Academic Skills for Educators<\/strong>
\nThe Praxis Core is made up of three tests covering basic reading, mathematics, and writing skills. These tests are often required for undergraduates entering education programs. Some states also require them for non\u2013education major applicants seeking jobs in the classroom.\u00a0You will need to pass all three tests to be certified to teach in many Praxis states. As a result, it\u2019s important to know where you need the most help so that you can focus your preparatory energies where they are most needed.
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Core Test<\/th>Questions<\/th>Time<\/th><\/tr>
Reading<\/a><\/strong><\/td>56<\/td>85 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Mathematics<\/a><\/strong><\/td>56<\/td>85 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Writing<\/a><\/strong><\/td>40, and two essays<\/td>40 minutes for the questions, 60 minutes for the essays<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>