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Megan
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Sewanee: The University of the South
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Miakia
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Gabriela
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I am a senior at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in international studies and minoring in Chinese and English. I will be graduating this spring and plan to return to China next fall, where I recently spent a semester abroad studying Mandarin intensively. I have a passion for learning languages, ...
Loyola University-Chicago
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Daniel
I think language learning is important. When learning another language the most important thing is to be able to communicate your idea, many students are just taught to regurgitate phrases and vocabulary without any use for it. Language is learned through interaction with others. Being able to speak...
Salem State University
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Jera
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in December 2021, and completed my teaching licensure requirements there, as well, in both Elementary Education (K6) and Special Education (K12) in April 2022. I recently completed my student teach...
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Kelly
I am currently a High School Spanish teacher in Port Washington. I also teach English as a Second Language to adults at night at Suffolk County Community College. I firmly believe that anyone is capable of mastering a new language, it is just a matter of finding what method of learning works best fo...
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Angela
I graduated from Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in World Language Education with a focus in Spanish, as well as a minor in Anthropology. I am a very passionate and experienced tutor. During my time at Purdue, I worked with one of my professors on a program called "Ayuda y Aprende". We...
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Shauna
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Core Reading test focuses on your ability to understand and analyze written passages. You'll encounter questions about main ideas, supporting details, inference, vocabulary in context, and text structure. The exam includes both informational and literary passages, requiring you to identify author's purpose, tone, and implicit meanings. A tutor can help you develop strategies for different question types and practice with real exam passages to build confidence.
Strong reading comprehension improves through active reading strategies and targeted practice. Effective approaches include annotating passages, identifying main ideas before answering questions, and practicing retrieval—answering questions without looking back at the text first. Many students struggle with inference questions or managing time across multiple passages. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak areas, whether it's vocabulary, understanding complex sentence structures, or analyzing author's arguments, and develop strategies tailored to your learning style.
Literal comprehension questions ask you to identify directly stated information in a passage, while inference questions require you to read between the lines and draw conclusions based on evidence. For example, a literal question might ask "What did the author state?" while an inference question asks "What can you conclude about the character based on their actions?" Inference questions are often more challenging because they require critical thinking beyond surface-level reading. Tutors can teach you how to distinguish these question types, find textual evidence for inferences, and avoid making unsupported assumptions.
Time management is crucial on the PRAXIS Core Reading test. Most test-takers benefit from spending 5-8 minutes per passage, depending on passage length and complexity, leaving a few minutes to review answers. The key is finding a pace that allows deep understanding without unnecessary re-reading. Many students either rush through passages and miss important details, or spend too much time on difficult passages and run out of time. Working with a tutor helps you practice pacing strategies, time yourself during practice tests, and develop confidence in knowing when to move forward.
The PRAXIS Core includes vocabulary in context questions where you don't need to know the word's definition beforehand—you can figure it out from surrounding sentences and clues. Rather than memorizing endless vocabulary lists, focus on context clue strategies like looking for definitions within the passage, identifying synonyms, and understanding how the word functions in the sentence. You should also recognize common word roots and prefixes. A tutor can help you practice these strategies with actual test passages and discuss which vocabulary words appear frequently on PRAXIS exams, so you're building knowledge that actually supports your test performance.
The PRAXIS Core Reading exam is scored on a scale of 100-300, and passing scores vary by state and certification program—typically ranging from 156 to 172. You'll want to check the specific requirements for your state or the educator certification program you're applying to. Understanding your target score helps you and a tutor focus your preparation strategically. Rather than aiming just to pass, many test-takers aim for stronger scores to stand out in teacher certification programs or meet district requirements.
Most test-takers benefit from 4-8 weeks of consistent preparation, studying 3-5 hours per week. Your timeline depends on your starting point—if reading comprehension is already strong, you might need less time; if it's been a challenge, more time is helpful. The most effective study approach combines understanding test format and question types, practicing with real PRAXIS passages, reviewing mistakes, and refining your test-taking strategies. Personalized tutoring accelerates your progress by identifying exactly where you need help and providing targeted instruction rather than studying broadly.
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