The Best Teachers' Test Preparation for the Praxis II Middle School Mathematics Test (Test Code 0069)

by Friedman, Mel

• ISBN13: 9780738603315
• ISBN10: 0738603317
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-27
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

REA '¦ Real review, Real practice, Real results. Take your teaching career to the head of the class. PRAXIS II Middle School Mathematics (0069) For Teacher Certification Are you prepared to excel on the PRAXIS II? * Get to know the test, how it is scored, and much more. * Set up a study schedule by following our flexible, results-driven timeline * Take the first practice test to discover what you know and what you should know * Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success Sharpen your knowledge and skills *The comprehensive review guides candidates through all the content and process categories on the official test, which is required in most states for certification. Content categories include: Algebra and Basic Algebra; Geometry and Measurement; Functions and Their Graphs; Data, Probability, and Statistical Concepts; Discrete Mathematics; Problem-Solving Exercises. * Lessons reinforce necessary skills * Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test * Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study Practice for real * Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 3 full-length practice tests *Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers * Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice Get to the head of the class! Get certified! REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive study guides are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the test and the related program of study.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Passing The Test

About This Book

About the Test

How to Use This Book

Studying for the Middle School Mathematics Test

Format of the Middle School Mathematics Test

About the Review Sections

Scoring the Middle School Mathematics Test

The Day of the Test

Middle School Mathematics Study Schedule

Arithmetic And Basic Algebra

Integers and Real Numbers

Rational and Irrational Numbers

Absolute Value

Decimals

Percentages

Radicals

Exponents

Real Numbers and Their Components

Algebra Terms

Operations with Polynomials

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Linear Equations

Slope of the Line

Two Linear Equations

Quadratic Equations

Absolute Value Equations

Inequalities

Ratio, Proportion, and Variation

Geometry And Measurement

Points, Lines, and Angles

Congruent Angles and Congruent Line Segments

Triangles

Quadrilaterals

Solid Geometry

Coordinate Geometry

Functions And Their Graphs

Elementary Functions

Properties of Functions

Graphing a Function

Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs

Data, Probability, And Statistical Concepts

Data Description: Graphs

Probability

Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

Excerpts

INTRODUCTION: PASSING THE TEST About This Book REA's The Best Teachers' Preparation for the PRAXIS II Middle School Mathematics Test (0069) is a comprehensive guide designed to assist you in preparing for this required test for teachers of middle school mathematics. To enhance your chances of success in this important step toward your career as a mathematics teacher, this test guide: presents an accurate and complete overview of the PRAXIS II identifies all of the important information and its representation on the test provides a comprehensive review of every content category on the test provides three full-length practice tests suggests tips and strategies for successfully completing standardized tests replicates the format of the official test, including levels of difficulty supplies the correct answer and detailed explanations for each question on the practice tests, which enable you to identify correct answers and understand why they are correct and, just as important, why the other answers are incorrect. This guide is the result of studying many resources. The editors considered the most recent test administrations and professional standards. They also researched information from the Educational Testing Service, professional journals, textbooks, and educators. This guide includes the best test preparation materials based on the latest information available. About the Test The PRAXIS II Middle School Mathematics test is designed to assess the mathematical knowledge and competencies for a beginning middle school teacher. Below are the content and process categories used as the basis for this test, as well as the approximate percentage of the total test that each category occupies. These categories represent the knowledge that teams of teachers, subject area specialists, and district-level educators have determined to be important for beginning teachers. This book contains a thorough review of all these categories, as well as the specific skills that demonstrate each area. Who Administers the Test? All the PRAXIS II tests are administered by the Educational Testing Service (www.ets.org/praxis). Content Categories Approx # questions Percentage PART A I. Arithmetic and Basic Algebra 12 20% II. Geometry and Measurement 10 17% III. Functions and Graphs 8 &nbs