FTCE Information

FTCE INFORMATION

Check out the plethora of resources out there to support you successfully passing the FTCE the FIRST time!

Please be sure to check out the resources in the CMC as well. There is a reserve, behind the counter, set of study materials for the FTCE!

The Cliff Notes Study Guide 2nd Edition can be purchased at local Barnes & Noble bookstores and on Amazon at:

https://www.amazon.com/CliffsNotes-FTCE-Elementary-Education-K-6/dp/0544313534/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534886812&sr=8-1&keywords=FTCE+spalding

If you prefer to study online, check out these sites:

The First Time is the Charm Presentation

https://www.240tutoring.com/study-guides/

https://thetestcamp.com/home-fl-usa/

http://www.thinktimeinc.com/

UCF Education Majors 10.20.2016.docx

www.FTCEworkshops.com

Continuing Education Course: http://www.ce.ucf.edu/Programs/Program.aspx?programId=1833

Florida Department of Education K-6 Content Module: http://fl-pda.org/independent/

FTCE- SS Resources per FLDOE.docx

(This document cites Social Studies links only, however the FLDOE site has modules for all four areas.)

This course enables participants to review content covered under the four main competency areas identified under Florida's Elementary K-6 Certification guidelines. The course is designed to help educators review and refresh their knowledge base in the areas of language arts and reading, math, science, and social science, as required in Florida’s Elementary K-6 certification exam.

Terms of Access

You will have access to content material for 16 weeks from the date of enrollment.
You must complete a demographic survey prior to enrolling.
You must complete a satisfaction survey upon completion of your content review.

If you have additional questions about the PDA Program: PDAquestions@gmail.com

Subject Area Exam (K-6)

(updated 9-2017) http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7664/urlt/FTCEFELEMaxPercentTable.pdf

Lang Art & Reading 60 questions, 65 minutes, and must earn a 74% to PASS

Social Sciences 55 questions, 65 minutes, and must earn a 71% to PASS

Science & Technology 55 questions, 70 minutes, and must earn a 71% to PASS

Mathematics 50 questions, 70 minutes, and must earn a 72% to PASS

1st attempt; 4 subtests $150 (new price as of May 2019)

Note: A client who fails the current test is subject to taking all four sub-tests after May 1.Official site: http://www.fl.nesinc.com/

The test is based on the Florida Subject Area Competencies. See the document below:

Subject Area Competencies- ElementaryEducationK-6.pdf

http://www.fl.nesinc.com