Jessica Hood

Praxis Analysis

Professor Wyckoff

April 7, 2019

Praxis Core Exam Analysis

I am looking forward to becoming an elementary teacher. For me to become a teacher in

the state of Nevada, there is a state test called “The Praxis Core Exam” that I must pass before

getting my teaching license. This test consists of mathematics, writing and reading portions. I

must pass these exams to further my education at a University. To pass these exams, I must score

at least a 156 on the reading exam, 162 on the writing exam and a 150 on the mathematics exam.

I have not officially taken the state test, but I have taken multiple practice exams. Before

I began to take the practice exams, I went over what I should know for each subject that I was

being tested on. I bought a Praxis Core Exam practice book at a book store and I began to

practice. I first read the section that tells you what you should know about the exams and then I

went straight into the book to practice. I have also practiced with some of the online practice

exams that they have on their praxis website.

When I took my practice test online, I didn’t get the score that I was planning to; I didn’t

put my all into the test. These are my scores: In Math, I scored in the 63% range, which means

that I need improvement in the math section when I take the official Praxis Core Exam; in

Writing, I scored in the 40% range, which means I Need Significant Improvement to pass the

writing section when I take the official Praxis Core Exam; in Reading, I scored in the 38% range,
which means that I need Significant Improvement to pass the reding section when I take the

official Praxis Core Exam.

I am very upset about my test score on this practice exam. What I plan to do to better

prepare myself to pass the exam is do a lot more studying and practicing. I do have a study book

that I purchased, and I plan to work twice as hard on focusing on what I need to improve. When I

feel ready, I will take my first official Praxis Exam; hopefully I pass the first time. If I don’t, then

I will look into better solutions to help me better prepare for the exams, I could look into more

practice exams and maybe even a tutor.