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The Praxis Prep Series™ at BC3.   
PASS IT!  Start classes on August 11, 2008.
Praxis I and Praxis II Prep courses.

Get help from certified teachers that have TAKEN THE EXAMS!  

What makes our Praxis Prep classes the best?

  • 95% pass rate for most exams
  • REAL instructors that are Pennsylvania certified teachers - they have taken the exams and teach in the public schools
  • We'll help you identify your weaknesses and provide the resources to build your skills
  • THOROUGH content review

Don't Delay

Failure to pass the Praxis PPST exams can result in delay of admission into a college of education. Failure to pass any required Praxis I or II exam can result in delay of state certification.

Classes start August 11 in preparation for the September 13th exam date. 

Summer Internet classes start August 11. --see schedule--

Student Testimonial

"...thank you. I failed the Social Studies HS Praxis three times prior to taking your online course, and it is my pleasure to inform you that I recently passed. Your online program was a huge help and the instructor was amazing!" Jonathan Pedrosky

Praxis™ Teacher Profile

Francie Spigelmyer teaches education, psychology and political science at BC3. She also teaches and designs curriculum for the Praxis™ Preparation Program

Praxis™ Prep courses

Praxis II™ Internet Prep Math, Science, Biology

  • Middle and High School Mathematics Exams (#0069, #0061)
  • Middle School Science (#0439)
  • High School Biology Content (#0235)
  • Course Number EDUC 113 B61

Praxis II™ Internet Prep English, Social Stuides

  • Middle and High School English(#0049, #0041)
  • Social Studies Exams ( #0089, #0081)
  • Course Number EDUC 113 B62

Praxis II™ Internet Prep Elementary Education

  • Elementary Education Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (#0511 & #0014)
  • Curriculum Instruction, and Assessment (#0011)
  • Principles of Learning and Teaching, K-6 & 7-12 (#0522, #0524)
  • Course Number EDUC 113 B60

Praxis I™ Internet Prep PPST Exams

  • PPST Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Exams (710, 720. and 730) ESL Components Included Course Number EDUC 111 B60

 

Course Descriptions

  Praxis I™ EDUC 111

This 15-hour course is designed for both elementary and secondary education teachers and teacher candidates preparing to take the Pre-Professional Skills Test, also known as the Praxis I™ Examination.  Praxis I is a thorough review of all skills necessary for the exams.

Praxis I™ Test Components: The PPST is an academic skills assessment designed to be taken early in a student's college career to measure reading, writing, and mathematics skills. The reading, writing, and mathematics assessments are available through either a paper-based or computer-based format (CBT). Source: http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxaboutI.html

Text: Postman, Robert D. PHD
Barron's How to Prepare for the Praxis
Barron's Educational Series, Inc.

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Praxis II™ EDUC 113

These 15-hour courses are designed for both elementary and secondary education teachers and teacher candidates preparing to take Praxis II™exams necessary for state certification.   The Praxis II classes are a thorough content review using cognitivism to improve skills necessary for Praxis success.   EDUC 113 B60 is your ticket to success for the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment exam (#0011).

View a detailed course description(pdf)

Questions and Answers

View a pdf document of Praxis Questions and Answers

Contact Praxis™ @ BC3

Tracy Hack
Praxis Coordinator
724.287.8711 Ext 8201
Fax 724.285.6047
tracy.hack@bc3.edu

Mailing Address

Tracy Hack, Praxis Coordinator
Butler County Community College
P.O. Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003-1203

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