Praxis Algebra I (5162) — Information & Free Practice
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Praxis Algebra I (5162)
- Provider
- Educational Testing Service
- Format
- Computer-delivered knowledge examination; selected-response and interactive numeric-entry formats; on-screen graphing calculator provided. Test-center and at-home delivery are the same examination.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 60; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 150 minutes
- Exam fee
- $130.00 listed by ETS; other applicable charges depend on registration.
Examination outline
Principles of Algebra (38%)
- Equivalent algebraic expressions
- Arithmetic operations on polynomials
- Creating equations and inequalities
- Justifying equation-solving reasoning
- Solving equations and inequalities
- Solving systems of equations and inequalities
- Rates of change of nonlinear functions
- Line intercepts and slope
Functions (30%)
- Function concepts and notation
- Function behavior and representations
- Functions and relations as models
- Operations, transformations and inverses of functions
- Linear, quadratic and exponential models
Number and Quantity; Probability and Statistics (32%)
- Radicals and exponents
- Rational and irrational numbers
- Quantitative reasoning and units
- Single-variable data
- Two-variable data
- Linear regression models
- Probabilities of simple and compound events
Examination sources
- ETS Algebra I Study Companion
p. 5, Content Topics, controlling scope statement
- ETS Algebra I Study Companion
p. 3, content-category allocation table, complete headings and footnote
- ETS Algebra I Study Companion
pp. 13–14, exam-specific response format headings
- ETS Algebra I Study Companion
p. 3, Test at a Glance, Time through Test Delivery rows
- ETS Understanding Your Praxis Scores
p. 1, How The Praxis Tests Are Scored / Selected-Response Questions
- ETS Algebra I Study Companion
pp. 13–14, Types of questions that may be on the test
- ETS Understanding Teacher Certification Test Scores
Content category scores and score interpretation / passing scores
- ETS Calculator Usage
Tests that include an on-screen graphing calculator
- ETS Algebra I (5162)
Algebra I (5162) product heading, price and delivery option
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 4, Registration and Appointment Scheduling / Web
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 8, Test Delivery Method
- ETS At Home Testing
The Value of At Home Testing / Same High Quality Test / Flexible Scheduling; Equipment & Setup Requirements
- ETS Praxis Tests Information Bulletin
p. 4, Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs
- ETS At Home Testing
Equipment & Setup Requirements / introductory requirement