Since teachers' careers depend on their performance on the Praxis exams, they should dedicate themselves to doing research about what the Praxis expects from them. According to ETS article "General Information and Study Tips," you can improve your score on the Praxis by studying notes and books on the subject. Also, ETS supplies potential test takers with tests from previous years called the Test at a Glance booklets. The Test at a Glance booklets are updated yearly for test takers to stay current on what the Praxis will ask of them. You can also purchase content-specific study guides from the ETS website.
Evaluating yourself will help you be realistic about what subject areas you should improve in before taking the test. You should understand what the scoring criteria is before taking the test, and you must research which test the licensing board wants you to take. Doing your research will keep you from wasting your time taking the wrong test or doing poorly on the test. Ask yourself what you know about the Praxis, and proceed from there. Creating a timeline may help you figure out which areas to focus on in the weeks before the exam. Familiarizing yourself with the types of questions is an important part of your timeline. Give yourself plenty of study time to prepare to do the best you can do.
Developing an organizational chart helps test takers divide up their time evenly. The Praxis I has three sections, which all need to be approached with care. You should focus your attention on each section because you need excellent scores across the board. Having excellent scores in one area does not make up for doing poorly on another area. Decide on an amount of time to study each day perhaps for half an hour to three hours. Divide up your daily study time for each section of the Praxis. Giving yourself the most time on your weakest area may help you do well on all three sections.