{"id":1260,"date":"2016-10-14T13:41:29","date_gmt":"2016-10-14T20:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/?p=1260"},"modified":"2018-12-14T21:50:53","modified_gmt":"2018-12-15T05:50:53","slug":"faq-praxis-test-high-school-math","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/faq-praxis-test-high-school-math\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ about the Praxis Test for High School Math"},"content":{"rendered":"

In many states, you need to pass the Praxis test for high school math before you can work as a secondary teacher<\/a>. Most people taking the exam have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree or will be completing their degree shortly. As they prepare for the Praxis test for high school math, here are some of the common questions that come up.<\/p>\n

What Is the Format of the Test?<\/h2>\n

The test has 60 questions that need to be answered within 150 minutes. It\u2019s a computer-generated exam<\/a>, so it\u2019s important to familiarize yourself with the format. On the ETS website, there are practice tests and demonstrations<\/a> that you can watch to help you prepare.<\/p>\n

The test has different types of questions that require you to choose the correct answer or type the correct answer into the blank. Taking plenty of practice exams will give you a better idea of what kinds of questions you might see on exam day.<\/p>\n

What Does the Test Cover?<\/h2>\n

The types of questions are broken down into 2 categories. The first category consists of approximately two-thirds of the entire exam and covers numbers and quantities, algebra, functions, and calculus. The rest of the exam covers geometry, probability, statistics, and discrete math. It\u2019s important to determine how well you know the content<\/a> in these categories to help you know where to focus for your studies.
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What Study Materials Should You Use?<\/h2>\n

Unless you decided to throw away, burn, or sell your college notes and textbooks, these are a great resource. If you chose to dispose of them, head to your local library or college library to browse any high school-level or college-level textbooks that they have on hand.<\/p>\n

You could also purchase study guides that are made specifically for the Praxis test for high school math. Some of the books available include:<\/p>\n