Test Preparation

It’s natural to be nervous before a test such as the Praxis tests. You can use your nervous energy to strengthen your performance if you approach the test with these facts in mind:

There are no trick questions on the test. (Some questions may be difficult for you, but they were not written in order to trick you or other test-takers.)

You should have plenty of time to complete the test. The times allotted for the test are designed to be adequate. You should not feel rushed.

Test developers have worded the test questions very carefully and reviewed them many times to make sure that they are clear. If a question seems confusing at first, take some time to reread it more slowly.

You have choices during the test. You can skip a question and come back to it later. You can change your answer to any question at any time during the testing session. You can mark questions you want to return to later.

The Day of the test. You should complete your review process a day or two before the actual test date. Remember, many cliches you may have heard about the day of the test are true. You should

Be well rested
Take photo identification with you
Take a supply of No.2 pencils (at least three) if you are taking a paper-and-pencil test.
Eat before you take the test
Be prepared to stand in line to check in or to wait while other test-takers are being checked in.

You can’t control the testing situation, but you can control yourself. Stay calm. The supervisors are well trained and make every effort to provide uniform testing conditions, but don’t let it bother you if the test doesn’t start exactly on time. You will have the necessary amount of time once it does start.

Think of preparing for the test as you would train for an athletic event. Once you’ve trained and prepared and rested, give it everything you’ve got. Good Luck.