Praxis Fundamental Subjects study plan

Diagnose baseline math skill by completing a timed 40-question mixed arithmetic, algebra, and geometry set and logging every error by category

Compute fluently with fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions without a calculator, targeting 90% accuracy on a 30-item drill

Translate word problems into equations by underlining quantities, defining variables, and writing an equation for 15 prompts

Build a personal error log spreadsheet tagging each miss as content gap, careless error, or time pressure

Solve linear equations and inequalities, including systems of two equations, with 85% accuracy on a 25-question set

Apply exponent rules, square roots, and scientific notation to simplify 20 expressions correctly

Interpret linear functions by identifying slope and intercept from tables, graphs described in text, and two-point data

Convert between units in customary and metric systems for 15 measurement problems

Calculate perimeter, area, surface area, and volume for triangles, circles, rectangles, cylinders, and rectangular prisms across 20 problems

Apply the Pythagorean theorem and angle relationships such as complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles to solve 15 geometry items

Interpret data displays including bar graphs, line plots, histograms, and scatter plots by writing two accurate conclusions about each of 8 displays

Compute mean, median, mode, range, and simple probability for 12 data sets

Identify main idea, supporting detail, and author's purpose in 10 short passages of 150 to 300 words each

Distinguish fact from opinion and detect bias or faulty reasoning in 8 argumentative passages

Determine word meaning from context clues for 25 vocabulary items without a dictionary

Outline the structure of an essay by drafting thesis statements and three supporting points for 5 prompts

Apply standard English conventions by correcting grammar, punctuation, and usage errors in 40 sentences

Revise run-on sentences, fragments, and misplaced modifiers in 20 practice items

Select the most effective transition word or sentence order for 15 paragraph-organization questions

Write a 300-word persuasive essay under a 30-minute timer using a clear claim, evidence, and conclusion

Sequence major eras of United States history from colonization through reconstruction and identify three key events per era

Explain the structure and function of the three branches of government and the system of checks and balances in writing

Interpret primary-source excerpts by stating the author's position and the historical context for 6 documents

Locate major world regions, physical features, and patterns of migration on a blank map from memory

Describe the steps of the scientific method and design a controlled experiment identifying independent, dependent, and controlled variables for 5 scenarios

Explain cell structure, photosynthesis, and the flow of energy through food webs in a written summary

Apply concepts of force, motion, and energy transfer to solve 15 physical science problems

Classify Earth materials, plate tectonics processes, and weather versus climate patterns in 20 identification items

Complete two full-length timed practice tests under exam conditions and record scaled scores by domain

Review every missed item across all four domains and rewrite the correct reasoning for each

Rehearse pacing strategies by allocating fixed minutes per question section and tracking overrun

Recite from memory the math formula sheet and the three-branch government chart without notes