The Praxis Study Companion - Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics - Test Code 5158

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Praxis Study Companion for Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics (Test Code 5158) outlines how the assessment measures essential knowledge and competencies for beginning math specialists. It describes the skills expected of test takers, including mathematical reasoning, pattern recognition, integrating multiple areas of math, using representations, exploring multiple solution paths, and developing mathematical models for real-world problem solving. It also provides test structure details, content topic distribution, calculator guidance, and sections for sample questions and answers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages34

Reading Time1 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

Test at a Glance

About The Test

Content Topics

Discussion Questions

Sample Test Questions

Answers

Understanding Question Types

Understanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions

Understanding Constructed-Response Questions

General Assistance For The Test

Praxis Interactive Practice Test

Doing Your Best

Helpful Links

The PRAXIS® Study Companion Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics (5158) [www.ets.org/praxis](www.ets.org/praxis) The Praxis􀂣 Study Companion Table of Contents Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics (5158) ......................................... 3 Test at a Glance .....................................................................................................................................................3 About The Test ......................................................................................................................................................4 Content Topics ......................................................................................................................................................6 Discussion Questions.............................................................................................................................................6 Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics (5158) Sample Test Questions................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Sample Questions ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Answers ...............................................................................................................................................................25 Understanding Question Types..........................................................................................................29 Understanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions .....................................................................29 Understanding Constructed-Response Questions ..............................................................................................30 General Assistance For The Test ........................................................................................................32 Praxis® Interactive Practice Test ..........................................................................................................................32 Doing Your Best ...................................................................................................................................................32 Helpful Links ........................................................................................................................................................32 The Praxis􀂣 Study Companion Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics (5158) Test at a Glance The Praxis® Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics test is designed to measure knowledge and competencies that are important for safe and effective beginning practice as a grades 4–8 math specialist. | Test Name | Pennsylvania Grades 4–8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Test Code | 5158 | | | | Time | 2 hours | | | | Number of Questions | 60 | | | | Format | Selected-response
Numeric Entry | | | | Calculator | An on-screen scientific calculator is provided. | | | | Test Delivery | Computer Delivered | | | |
IIC. IA.
IB. IIA.
IC. | Content Categories | Approximate
Number of
Questions | Approximate Percentage of Examination | | | I. Arithmetic and Algebra
A. Numbers and Operations
B. Algebra
C. Functions and Their Graphs | 11
15
12 | 18%
25%
20% | | | II. Geometry and Data
A. Geometry and
Measurement
B. Probability, Statistics, and Discrete Math | 12
10 | 20%
17% | The Praxis􀂣 Study Companion About The Test The test taker will be required to understand and work with mathematical concepts, to reason mathematically, to make conjectures, and to see patterns. Additionally, the test taker will be expected

FAQs

What does the Praxis 5158 Mathematics test measure?

The test measures knowledge and competencies important for safe and effective beginning practice as a grades 4–8 math specialist, including mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and pattern recognition.

How is the test structured for Praxis 5158?

It is a 2-hour computer-delivered test with 60 selected-response and numeric-entry questions.

How should test takers use the on-screen scientific calculator?

Test takers should practice using the calculator beforehand and use it only when helpful or necessary, since some items may not require a calculator and answer choices may be rounded.

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