Maria Huerta

Praxis Core Analysis

Exam Requirements

Before transferring to Nevada State College, I must pass the Praxis Core Exam. Passing

the exam will lift a huge weight off my shoulders before entering the bachelor program. When

entering the program the coursework will be hard. It will be much easier on myself if I take the

test prior to entering NSC. The passing score for reading in the Praxis Core exam is 156. The

writing portion passing grade is 162. Finally you must pass the math section of the Praxis Core

exam with the minimum score of 150. When taking the exam, I hope to pass it with one try.

Exam Preparation

In preparing for the Praxis Core exam, I did not prepare that well. I did read about the

exam and how it was going to be administrated, but I did not really pay close attention. As I was

doing the practice questions, I was guessing on some of them and not reading them completely. I

think it was kind of hard to focus knowing that it was the practice questions before the actual

exam. Another way I tried preparing myself is that I looked back to my notebooks I have from

previous math classes and tried studying math from my notes. Even though I tried to study for

the exam, I felt like I did not focus as much as I could.

Exam Results

The first test I took was reading. The score I got was 39%, which means I need to

drastically improve my reading skills. But, the reason I got such a low score is I feel like I was

not as focused as I should have been. Next, I took math, and scored a 68%, meaning I need to
improve a little more to pass the Praxis Core math section. Lastly, I took writing and got a score

of 60%, I need improvement in order to pass the writing section of Praxis Core exam.

Future Exam Preparation

Now knowing the scores I could have potentially received if I were to take the Praxis

Core exam I think it is time to focus on preparing myself better. In preparing for these exams, I

plan on taking the Praxis Core exam review at the College of Southern Nevada before I transfer

to NSC. I also plan to take advantage of any tutoring they have there. For the days where I am

not available to reach any tutoring, I plan to look up practice problems online or focus on math

subjects I can learn from on Khan Academy. If for whatever reason I am not able to find any

resources online, I will most likely find a book to checkout at the CSN Library, or any public

library as long as it helps me learn to improve myself for the Praxis Core Exam.