{"id":21748,"date":"2019-09-09T13:16:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T18:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=21748"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:40:46","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:40:46","slug":"whats-tested-on-the-praxis-mathematics-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/praxis\/whats-tested-on-the-praxis-mathematics-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What's Tested on the Praxis Mathematics Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Few people are neutral on the subject of mathematics. Math tests generate strong reactions, both from students in school and from Praxis test takers. Whether you are looking forward to the Praxis Core Mathematics Test or dreading it, there is good news: becoming familiar with the test\u2019s structure and format, along with doing some solid review of math fundamentals<\/a>, will put you in position to succeed.
\nThe subject matter of the Praxis Core Mathematics test should be familiar. The test covers arithmetic, simple data and statistics (such as charts and averages), and middle school\u2013level algebra and geometry.
\nEven those who feel rock solid with their math skill set can benefit from practice on Praxis Core Mathematics questions. That\u2019s because the standardized test format rewards those who can answer questions quickly and accurately. A large majority of the questions on the Praxis Core Mathematics test are multiple-choice questions. This format has two important implications.
\nFirst<\/strong>, you need not<\/span> show your work. In some cases, it may be faster to work backward, by testing the answer choices, than to work forward by doing lengthy calculations.
\nSecond<\/strong>, the presence of wrong answer choices can lead to mistakes, especially for a math whiz. Success on Praxis Core Mathematics requires learning to avoid careless errors, even when you have no trouble completing the math.
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Know What to Expect from Praxis Mathematics<\/h3>
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Test Format<\/h5>
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\nThe Praxis Core Mathematics test covers a wide range of math topics. More on that shortly. First, here are the basics of the test format.
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Praxis Core Mathematics<\/th><\/tr>
Format: Computer-delivered<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Questions: 56<\/td><\/tr>
Time: 85 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Question Types: multiple-choice (called \u201cselected response\u201d by the test maker)\u2014one correct answer; multiple-choice\u2014one or more correct answers; numeric entry (the test taker enters the correct answer in a blank box on the screen)<\/td><\/tr>
On-screen four-function calculator available<\/td><\/tr>
Test may include pre-test questions that do not count toward your score<\/td><\/tr>
No penalty for incorrect answers<\/td><\/tr>
Scratch paper is available during the exam (it will be destroyed before you leave the testing center)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>