Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with the Praxis Core 5 Chapter 1: Previewing the Praxis 7 Chapter 2: Getting Ready for Test Day 11 Chapter 3: Practicing the Praxis: Sampling Some Practice Questions 21 Part 2: Mastering Math Concepts 39 Chapter 4: Count on It: Number and Quantity 41 Chapter 5: Introducing Letters: Algebra 67 Chapter 6: Grasping Geometry Concepts 93 Chapter 7: Statistics and Probability 125 Chapter 8: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Math 145 Part 3: Refining Your Reading Comprehension Skills 155 Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension: Finding Meaning and Identifying Purpose 157 Chapter 10: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Reading 179 Part 4: Fine-Tuning Your Writing Skills 185 Chapter 11: Acing the Essay 187 Chapter 12: Giving Grammar a Glance 197 Chapter 13: Test-Taking Strategies for Core Writing 227 Part 5: Tackling Praxis Core Practice Tests 235 Chapter 14: Practice Exam 1 237 Chapter 15: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 277 Chapter 16: Practice Exam 2 327 Chapter 17: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 365 Part 6: The Part of Tens 409 Chapter 18: Ten Common Math Errors to Avoid 411 Chapter 19: Ten Mistakes to Avoid on the Praxis Reading and Writing Exams 415 Index 421.