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PRAXIS II Mathematics Content Knowledge (0061)

For Teacher Certification

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* Take the first practice test to discover what you know and what you should know

* Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success

Sharpen your knowledge and skills

* 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 Number Theory, Measurement, Geometry; Trigonometry, Functions, Calculus, Data Analysis and Statistics, Probability, Matrix Algebra, and Discrete Mathematics.

* Lessons reinforce necessary skills

* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test

* Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study

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* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 3 full-length practice tests

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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 PRAXIS II Mathematics Test                     

Format of the PRAXIS II Mathematics Test                   

About the Review Sections                             

Scoring the PRAXIS II Mathematics Test                    

The Day of the Test                                   

PRAXIS II Mathematics Study Schedule                     

CHAPTER 2

ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY

Integers and Real Numbers                     

Rational and Irrational Numbers                        

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                              

Vectors                       

Ratio, Proportion, and Variation                           

CHAPTER 3

GEOMETRY, MEASUREMENT AND TRIGONOMETRY

Points, Lines, and Angles                            

Congruent Angles and Congruent Line Segments                  

Triangles                                     

Quadrilaterals                                 

Solid Geometry                   

Coordinate Geometry                    

Conic Sections                               

Trigonometry        

Angles and Trigonometric Functions     

CHAPTER 4

FUNCTIONS AND CALCULUS

Elementary Functions                    

Properties of Functions                

Graphing a Function    

Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs     

Calculus: Limits           

The Derivative           

Application of the Derivative     

The Definite Integral     

CHAPTER 5

DATA ANALYSIS, STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Probability            

Properties of Probabilities           

Methods of Computing Probabilities        

Bayesian Decision Analysis 

Probability Tables                   

Counting Methods      

Data Description: Graphs    

Numerical Methods of Describing Data     

Measures of Variability      

Sampling           

Simple Linear Regression      

Experimental Design   

CHAPTER 6

MATRIX ALGEBRA AND DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

Discrete Mathematics Sequences and Series

Relations      

Linear Equations and Matrices              

Matrices      

Matrix Arithmetic              

CHAPTER 7

MATHEMATICAL REASONING, PROOF, CONNECTIONS

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                  

Answer Sheet                                            

Practice Test           

Answer Key                 

Practice Test: Detailed Explanations of Answers        

PRACTICE TEST 2

Sample Mathematics Definitions and Formulas               

Answer Sheet                              

Practice Test         

Answer Key                   

Practice Test: Detailed Explanations of Answers     

PRACTICE TEST 3

Sample Mathematics Definitions and Formulas              

Answer Sheet                                 

Practice Test          

Answer Key                  

Practice Test: Detailed Explanations of Answers     

INDEX