Praxis Core Exam Analysis

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Praxis Core Exam Analysis

Angelina Maisano

College of Southern Nevada

Edu 220

Professor Richardson

9 May 2021
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Exam Requirements

The Praxis Core Exam is an important requirement to becoming a teacher in Nevada. The

test measures the test taker’s academic abilities. It covers math, reading and writing. These three

skills are required to becoming a successful teacher and take classes in any of the universities

in Nevada. UNLV, NSC, and UNR require passing scores before admission into their bachelor

level programs in their colleges of education. The passing score for the reading section is 156.

The writing passing score is 162. Lastly, the math score is a 150. I have not looked into

transferring to UNLV, I still have one more class to take this summer. I need to research how to

take the official Praxis Exam. I understand that I need to pass the Praxis Exam with the passing

scores listed above before I can attend any higher classes at UNLV.

Exam Preparation

I studied very little for the reading and writing portion of the test. I dread reading and

writing test. My strong suit is math and science. I practiced with the Khan Academy links

provided by my professor. I could have studied a lot more than I did. My scores show that I

didn’t study. I am naturally decent at math, and I procrastinate when it comes to reading. I started

studying for the reading section, but I fell asleep, and before I knew it the practice scores were

due, and I have not finished it. So, I rushed through and completed them.

Exam Results

First, I took the reading portion, to get it over with. It was a lot harder than I expected.

Every passage was difficult to read and worded very strangely. I felt like there were a lot of run-

on sentences that were purposely trying to make it difficult to read. They were boring too and the

questions were oddly confusing. I wasn’t sure how many questions were on the test, when I got

to question 40, I was wondering when it was going to be over. I got a 46% which I am very
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disappointed with myself. Obviously, that is below standard and needs improvement. After, I

took the math one. I felt a lot more confident with this one and I turned it in thinking I was going

to get at least an 80%. Then I got the score back and received a 70%, borderline score. I can

improve on my score, that way I have a cushion to not worry when I take the actual Praxis Exam.

Finally, I took the writing exam. I enjoyed this test. I thought it was going to be a very difficult

test. I am surprised I got a 68%, which needs improvement. After the 46% I got on the reading

section, I was happy to get a 68% which is only 2% away from a 70%.

Future Exam Preparation

Looking at my scores, I know I need to prepare before taking the actual Praxis Core

Exam. I plan on reading the information on the ETS website, as well as look into the Ed Ready

program. I do not plan on buying any books or programs, but I will use any free Praxis Prep

websites that I find. My aunt is a teacher and has told me she would let me use her

study materials. Hopefully, this will be a good enough plan to help me pass all sections of the

official Praxis Core Exam. I want to pass the first time, so I don’t need to pay for retakes.