Praxis Core Math test guide

Praxis Core Math Algebra and Geometry drill

10 questions · Untimed · Explanation after each question

Content category III of the Praxis Core Math (about 18 of 56 questions): Algebra: properties of operations, equivalent expressions, writing equations that model problems, solving linear equations and simple quadratic equations, linear inequalities, functions and their graphs; Geometry: angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, properties of triangles and polygons, congruence and similarity, the Pythagorean theorem, perimeter, circumference, area and volume, and the coordinate plane.

Before you start

  • Most questions have one answer from 5 choices. Some ask you to select every correct choice, and some ask you to type a number, as on the real test. Every question is scored right or wrong.
  • Use the calculator button for an on-screen calculator; the real test provides a four-function calculator.
  • Check each answer to see the explanation before moving on. Checked answers cannot be changed.

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