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PRAXIS II Middle School Mathematics (0069)

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*The comprehensive review guides candidates through all the content and process categories on the official test, which is required in most states for certification. Content categories include:  Algebra and Basic Algebra; Geometry and Measurement; Functions and Their Graphs; Data, Probability, and Statistical Concepts; Discrete Mathematics; Problem-Solving Exercises.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION: PASSING THE TEST

About This Book                       

About the Test                            

How to Use This Book                   

Studying for the Middle School Mathematics Test            

Format of the Middle School Mathematics Test              

About the Review Sections                 

Scoring the Middle School Mathematics Test        

The Day of the Test                               

Middle School Mathematics Study Schedule          

CHAPTER 2

ARITHMETIC AND BASIC ALGEBRA

Integers and Real Numbers                    

Rational and Irrational Numbers              

Absolute Value                               

Decimals                                    

Percentages                              

Radicals                                                     

Exponents                                   

Real Numbers and Their Components           

Algebra Terms                         

Operations with Polynomials                

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions   

Linear Equations                        

Slope of the Line                                

Two Linear Equations       

Quadratic Equations                  

Absolute Value Equations             

Inequalities                

Ratio, Proportion, and Variation         

CHAPTER 3

GEOMETRY AND MEASUREMENT

Points, Lines, and Angles               

Congruent Angles and Congruent Line Segments                  

Triangles                               

Quadrilaterals                                               

Solid Geometry                       

Coordinate Geometry        

CHAPTER 4

FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS

Elementary Functions                  

Properties of Functions                  

Graphing a Function                        

Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs              

CHAPTER 5

DATA, PROBABILITY, AND STATISTICAL CONCEPTS

Data Description: Graphs                

Probability                 

Properties of Probabilities               

Methods of Computing Probabilities             

Probability Tables               

Statistics          

Measures of Variability                  

CHAPTER 6

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

Logic          

Sets           

Counting Methods     

Discrete Mathematics Sequences and Series

Linear Equations and Matrices       

CHAPTER 7

MATHEMATICAL REASONING, PROOF, CONNECTION

Basic Concepts of Logic                          

Method of Proof                    

Mathematics as Communication          

Defining Objects and Concepts in Mathematics   

The Language of Mathematics                      

Beyond Words                

Mathematical Connections               

Mental Connections                   

Equivalent Representations        

Relationships Between Mathematical Topics        

Representations of Arithmetic Operations         

PRACTICE TEST 1

Sample Mathematics Definitions and Formulas       

Practice Test                

Answer Key      

Detailed Explanations of Answers     

PRACTICE TEST 2

Sample Mathematics Definitions and Formulas             

Practice Test                     

Answer Key                               

Detailed Explanations of Answers             

PRACTICE TEST 3

Sample Mathematics Definitions and Formulas              

Practice Test                    

Answer Key                   

Detailed Explanations of Answers            

ANSWER SHEETS

INDEX