Name: Jesus Basulto

Praxis Core Exam Analysis

Exam Requirements
The Praxis Core Exam is an assessment that consists of three components:

mathematics, reading, and writing. The required passing score for the test involves

receiving a score of 150 in math, 156 in reading, and a 162 in writing. Taking and passing

the three sections of the test is vital, especially since I am transferring to the University of

Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). I need to pass the Praxis Core Exam before I can continue

and enroll in Bachelors Level Education courses at UNLV.

Exam Preparation
In order to prepare for the exam, I checked out a copy of Barrons PRAXIS CORE

practice examination book from the College of Southern Nevadas library and studied the

content three hours a week. Besides using the practice book, I took time researching how

many questions are on each test, as well as their respective allotted timeframes on the

Educational Testing Service (ETS) website; although, I did not review the practice

questions on the ETS website. Both the mathematics and reading tests contain 56

questions with 86 minutes given to complete each test. The writing test contains 40

multiple choice questions and two essays, with a given time of 40 minutes for the

multiple choice and thirty minutes for each of the two essays. I have been using this

timing information when I take practice tests from the Barrons PRAXIS CORE practice

book in order to pace myself.

Exam Results
My Praxis Core results measures my math, reading, and writing abilities. My

mathematics score was in the 74% range, meaning I am borderline passing my math

section of the exam. My reading score was a low 55%, which means I need improvement
by the time I take the official Core Exam. Finally, my Praxis Core writing component was

a 78%, again meaning I am borderline passing the section.

Future Exam Preparation
I am taking the Praxis Core Exam next month; therefore, I will be conducting

various study methods to reach full preparation by my test date. I will continue to read

the Barrons PRAXIS CORE examination preparation in order to continue pacing myself.

Even though I need to study for all the sections, I will concentrate a little more on the

reading section in order to be in full prepared, considering the fact that I still need

improvement. Reading the ETS study preparation and Teachers Test Prep study guides

will also be a goal. That way I can gather all the tips at my disposition. My aspiration is

to be ready to take the Praxis Core with enough practice to pass all sections.