{"id":21759,"date":"2019-09-08T15:19:03","date_gmt":"2019-09-08T20:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=21759"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:40:47","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:40:47","slug":"whats-tested-on-the-praxis-writing-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/praxis\/whats-tested-on-the-praxis-writing-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What's Tested on the Praxis Writing Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Praxis Core Writing test consists of two types of sections that test two very different kinds of writing skills. The first section tests your ability to read sentences, locating and correcting grammatical errors. This is followed by two essay sections<\/a>, which will test your ability to write a clear, coherent essay in a limited amount of time.
\nKeep in mind that this test is not designed to discover the next Ernest Hemingway or Maya Angelou. Instead, this test assesses your ability to adhere to the basic rules of written English and to avoid common grammatical errors and traps.
\n[ GOOD TO KNOW:\u00a0<\/strong>Ultimate Guide to the Praxis Writing Scoring Rubric<\/a>\u00a0]<\/strong>
\nYour approach to the Writing test should vary depending on the section. As with all other sections on the Praxis Core Writing test, strategic time management and understanding what the test maker is looking for are the keys to success.
\n 
\n

Know What to Expect<\/h3>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
\n
Praxis Writing Test Format<\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n
Praxis Core Writing<\/th><\/tr>
Format: Computer-delivered<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Questions: 40 multiple-choice (called “selected response” by the test maker); 2 essays<\/td><\/tr>
Time: 100 minutes (40 minutes for multiple-choice section; 30 minutes each for essays)<\/td><\/tr>
Essay Types: argumentative; source-based<\/td><\/tr>
Multiple-choice section 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>