Praxis II Mathematics Exam

The Praxis II Mathematics exam (0061) is a comprehensive and rigorous assessment for prospective teachers of mathematics. In particular, this test has been developed for those who want to teach math in high school. The test has 10 content categories: algebra and number theory (8 questions, 16% of the exam); measurement (3 questions, 6%); geometry (5 questions, 10%); trigonometry (4 questions, 8%); functions (8 questions, 16%); calculus (6 questions, 12%); data analysis and statistics (5 or 6 questions, 10 to 12%); probability (2 or 3 questions, 4 to 6%); matrix algebra (4 or 5 questions, 8 to 10%); and discrete mathematics (3 or 4 questions, 6 to 8%). All of these content categories are represented on the exam. The content of the Praxis II Mathematics exam (0061) can also be divided according to various process categories: mathematical problem solving, mathematical reasoning and proof, mathematical connections, mathematical representation, and the use of technology. These process categories appear in all of the content categories on the examination. You will need to bring a calculator to the examination site, though you may not use a calculator with a typewriter keyboard. Some of the formulas and definitions pertinent to the exam are printed in the test booklet. The Praxis II Mathematics exam (0061) was developed by the Educational Testing Service.