Do you have any idea why the essays' grading became out of 24 ? I got 13/24 in my last essay. what does that mean? I also practiced several times with khan Academy using differents accounts. I did not pass yet. Can you add more practice exams, so we can access additionals practices. Thank you for your support and efforts. Khan Academy is the best practice website.

I would love to but the problem is that I am weak in writing. English is my second language and I'm trying my best to pass it also.

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Course: Praxis Core Writing > Unit 1

Lesson 1: About the Praxis Core Writing test

Overview of the Praxis Core Writing Test

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Praxis Writing: the Basics

Length: 100 minutes, three sections

Section 1: Multiple choice | 40 minutes
Section 2: Argumentative essay | 30 minutes
Section 3: Explanatory essay | 30 minutes

The Core Academic Skills for Educators Test in Writing measures academic skills in writing needed to prepare successfully for a career in education. All skills assessed have been identified as needed for college and career readiness, in alignment with the Common Core State Standards for Writing.

What's on the test?

Multiple choice questions

This section of the test is divided into four parts:

Error identification
Sentence correction
Revision in context
Research skills

Identify errors: These questions ask you to recognize errors in mechanics, in structural and grammatical relationships, and in idiomatic expressions or word choice. You will also be asked to identify sentences that are free of errors.

Correct sentences: These questions ask you to select the best way to restate a certain phrase or sentence; in some cases, the phrase or sentence is correct as stated.

Note: You won't be tested on formal grammatical terminology! In our system, we'll use some grammar vocabulary to help explain concepts, but that vocabulary will not appear on the test itself.

Revise paragraphs: These questions, also know as revision-in-context questions, ask you to recognize how a passage can be strengthened through editing and revision. As you work through a short passage, you'll consider development, organization, word choice, style, tone, and the conventions of standard written English. In some cases, the indicated portion of a passage will be most effective as it is already expressed (correct as written), so no change will be necessary.

Research skills: These questions ask you to recognize effective research strategies, recognize the different elements of a citation, recognize information relevant to a particular research task, and assess the credibility of sources.

Essays

The Praxis Core Writing test contains two essay tasks which assess your ability to write effectively in a limited period of time.

Argumentative essay (30 minutes)

This essay task will prompt you to discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with a commonly held opinion.

Source-based essay (30 minutes)

This essay task will prompt you to extract information from two provided sources to identify important concerns related to an issue.

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I have come close to passing the core writing. However, I still have not passed yet. My grammar usage is low. Essay is fairly decent. What strategy or advice can you give for someone who is very close to passing the exam?
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Do you have any idea why the essays' grading became out of 24 ? I got 13/24 in my last essay. what does that mean? I also practiced several times with khan Academy using differents accounts. I did not pass yet. Can you add more practice exams, so we can access additionals practices. Thank you for your support and efforts. Khan Academy is the best practice website.
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I have completed my essays. Kindly check it. I have rated it 3 each. Would you check it as well?
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