text: I've taken the Praxis II (and many others as I've moved several times and each state has different requirements).  The Praxis II is not the hardest one, but it wasn't the easiest.  It helped that I had taught in other places for 6 years prior to the test.  My suggestion -- read the test booklet carefully.  Consider purchasing a test prep book, but also reading from professional development materials will help with the test.  \n\n(Yes, I have a teaching degree.)