Praxis Middle School Math study plan

Compute fluently with fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers without a calculator

Convert among fractions, decimals, and percents and order a mixed list from least to greatest

Solve percent problems in all three forms (find the part, the whole, and the percent) including percent increase and decrease

Set up and solve proportions, including scale-factor and unit-rate problems

Apply the order of operations and integer rules to multi-step numeric expressions

Classify numbers within the real number system and apply divisibility, prime factorization, LCM, and GCF

Evaluate and simplify expressions involving integer exponents, square roots, and cube roots

Convert between standard form and scientific notation and compute with numbers in scientific notation

Translate verbal statements into algebraic expressions and equations

Combine like terms and apply the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions

Solve multi-step linear equations, including those with variables on both sides and with fractions

Solve and graph linear inequalities, reversing the inequality symbol correctly when multiplying or dividing by a negative

Compute slope from a graph, from two points, and from an equation, and interpret slope and intercepts in context

Write the equation of a line given a graph, a point and a slope, or two points

Solve systems of two linear equations by substitution and by elimination

Apply the exponent rules for multiplication, division, and powers of powers to simplify monomial expressions

Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials, including binomial products

Factor quadratic expressions and solve quadratic equations by factoring

Identify key features of linear and quadratic functions from tables, equations, and verbal descriptions

Distinguish a function from a non-function using tables, graphs, and mapping

Compute perimeter, area, and volume of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, prisms, cylinders, and composite figures

Apply the Pythagorean theorem and its converse to find missing side lengths and to classify triangles

Compute surface area of prisms and cylinders and explain the difference between surface area and volume

Convert within and between metric and customary units using dimensional analysis

Use angle relationships (vertical, complementary, supplementary, parallel-line transversals, and triangle angle sum) to find unknown measures

Compute mean, median, mode, range, and interquartile range from a data set and choose the appropriate measure for a given context

Read and interpret histograms, box plots, scatter plots, and two-way tables to describe a data set

Compute simple and compound probabilities for single and compound events, including with and without replacement

Distinguish theoretical from experimental probability and explain sources of discrepancy

Select and justify an appropriate sampling method and identify bias in a described study

Decompose multi-step word problems into given information, unknown, and a solution plan before computing

Model real-world situations with equations, tables, and graphs and interpret the result in context

Justify a solution method in writing and check whether an answer is reasonable for the situation

Complete a mixed 40-question set drawn from all five domains, tracking accuracy by domain

Identify and correct the two lowest-accuracy domains from the mixed set

Complete two full-length timed practice tests under exam conditions with no notes

Review every missed item and classify each error as content, strategy, or careless

Re-drill the three weakest skills identified in weeks 4, 6, and 7

Memorize the formula sheet items you are not given on test day (area, volume, surface area, statistics) via spaced recall

Finalize a pacing plan that allocates time per question and builds in a review pass