Praxis Core Math case studies
Praxis Core Math · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Praxis Core: Mathematics (5733) is one of the three subtests that make up the Praxis Core Combined assessment (5752), alongside Reading (5713) and Writing (5723). ETS describes the combined test as measuring "academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics for a career in education," so the mathematics subtest is aimed at candidates entering educator-preparation programs or seeking initial certification who must show baseline quantitative competence rather than subject-matter expertise in mathematics itself. The Praxis Core Math case studies are 5 cases and about 2,863 words.
1Two Batter Suppliers for the Pancake Breakfast
The junior class is hosting a pancake breakfast, and the advisor has asked you to choose between two suppliers for the batter mix. The plan calls for 30 pounds of mix.
572 words, about 3 min2Choosing a Farmers Market Booth Contract
A baker sells at a weekly farmers market on both Wednesdays and Saturdays. The market offers two booth contracts.
540 words, about 3 min3Sodding a Yard Versus a Landscaper's Bid
A homeowner is replacing the lawn on a rectangular lot measuring 90 feet by 140 feet. The lot contains a rectangular house footprint of 42 feet by 55 feet, a detached garage measuring 22 feet by 24 feet, a circular patio 24 feet in diameter, and a rectangular driveway 20 feet by 40 feet.
560 words, about 3 min4A Start-Time Survey With a Self-Selected Sample
A student council at a high school of 1,400 students wants to know whether students support moving the start time from 7:45 to 8:30. The council collects responses two ways: a table in the cafeteria during the first of three lunch waves, and a link posted on the school's Instagram account.
642 words, about 3 min5Pricing a Carnival Game and a Grand-Prize Proposal
The senior class is designing a fundraising game for the spring carnival. A player pays 4 to reach into a bag of 30 tokens and draw one; the token is returned to the bag after every play, so the bag is always the same.
549 words, about 3 min