Praxis II Mathematics: Proofs, Models, and Problems. Part 1 Exam

This exam is designed for individuals who would like to be instructors of general mathematics at the secondary school level.

You will be given one hour to complete two problems, one model, and one proof. The usage of a graphing calculator is required for this exam. 30% of the final grade will be scored on the proof question, 30% on the model question, and 40% on the two problems you will be asked to solve. When the graphing calculator is used to answer a question, your answer should include a mathematical description of your calculator usage. For this exam, you will need to write a proof, construct a model, and solve two problems. The following content areas will be included in this exam: discrete mathematics, matrix algebra, probability and statistics, data analysis, functions, trigonometry, measurement, geometry, algebra, and number theory. The exam will focus on mathematical representations and connections, proof, reasoning, and problem-solving.