Praxis Core Math 5733: Proportions & Algebra
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Praxis Core Math 5733: Proportions & Algebra

Struggling with the Praxis Core Math? In this post, Kathleen Jasper breaks down the exam's content categories, explains why you should practice with an onscreen calculator, and walks through test-maker strategies for solving ratio, proportion, and inequality questions quickly and confidently.

Praxis 5005 & 7005 Science Review: Earth, Life & Physical Science
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Praxis 5005 & 7005 Science Review: Earth, Life & Physical Science

Get ready for the science subtest on your elementary education exam. This post covers the key topics in earth and space science, life science, and physical science, walks through three practice questions on seasons, food webs, and chemical changes, and explains why inquiry is so often the right answer.

The Science of Teaching Reading
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What is the Science of Teaching Reading?

Preparing for the Science of Teaching Reading exam? Kathleen Jasper explains the Fab Five components of reading, what explicit, systematic, and recursive instruction means, and how to think like a reading scientist. She also walks through two practice questions on phonics and flexible grouping so you can see these concepts in action on test day.

Praxis Core Writing 5723: Grammar + Essays
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Praxis Core Writing 5723: Grammar + Essays

The Praxis Core Writing test gives you 100 minutes for grammar questions and two essays. Learn how to think like a test maker, avoid the "that sounds right" trap, master who versus whom, and write argumentative and source-based essays that earn a passing score without reading every word of the prompt.

Praxis 5004 & 7004 Social Studies: Tips & Strategies to Pass
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Praxis 5004 & 7004 Social Studies: Tips & Strategies to Pass

Getting ready for the Praxis 5004 or 7004 Social Studies subtest? This post breaks down what to study in US history, government, and citizenship, the largest part of the exam, along with geography, world history, and economics. You'll also get two sample questions on map types and comparative advantage, plus a simple tip for using AI to build study timelines.

Praxis 5205 Study Guide 2nd Edition by Kathleen Jasper
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The Praxis 5205 Study Guide 2nd Edition Is Here

Our Praxis 5205 Study Guide 2nd Edition has officially launched! It now includes additional Constructed Response and Extended Response practice, new questions, and QR codes that link straight to video lessons.

How to Ace the Constructed Response on the Reading Exam
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How to Ace the Constructed Response on the Reading Exam

A practical guide to writing strong constructed responses on the STR, Praxis 5205, and Foundations of Reading exams, covering how to read the task first, structure your answer paragraph by paragraph, cite specific evidence, and explain your rationale for full credit.

Praxis Core exam prep and study tools
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Praxis Core Exam Format Explained (Reading, Writing, Math)

The Praxis Core exam covers reading, writing, and math at a 10th grade skill level across three timed subtests. This post breaks down what each section tests, who typically takes the exam, and where to find the official ETS blueprint before you start studying.

Teaching Reading Exam Response Formula
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Teaching Reading Exam: Constructed Response Formula

In this blog post, we are breaking down exactly how to approach the constructed response section of reading certification exams...

Teaching Reading Exam
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Teaching Reading Exam: ELL, Vocabulary & Oral Language

In this blog post, we are diving into practical, research-backed strategies for supporting English language learners (ELLs) in reading class,...

Teaching Reading Exam: Think Like a Test Maker
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Teaching Reading Exam: Think Like a Test Maker

In this blog post, we'll break down some of the most important strategies for tackling the Foundations of Reading Test,...

Teaching Reading Exam
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Teaching Reading Exam: Understanding the Framework

In this blog post, we’ll explore the key concepts behind the Praxis Teaching Reading 5205, Foundations of Reading 190/890, and...

Praxis 5534 Exam Overview
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Praxis 5534 Exam Overview

In this blog post, we’re going to unpack the new Praxis Early Childhood Education exam called Praxis Early Childhood: Foundational...

How to Use the New Foundations of Reading Test Study Guide
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How to Use the New Foundations of Reading Test Study Guide

In this blog post, I’m excited to introduce my brand new study guide, The Foundations of Reading Test Study Guide...