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Congratulations! By taking the FTCE Elementary Education K–6 (060) test, you’re on your way to a rewarding career as a teacher of young students in Florida. Our book, and the online tools that come with it, give you everything you need to succeed on this important exam, bringing you one step closer to being certified to teach in Florida.
This FTCE Elementary Education K–6 test prep package includes:
• A complete overview of the FTCE Elementary Education K–6 (060) test
• A comprehensive review for all four subject tests in the FTCE Elementary Education K–6 test battery
• End-of-chapter review questions
• An online diagnostic test to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and focus your study
• Two full-length practice tests: one in the book and an additional test online that comes with powerful diagnostic tools to help you personalize your prep
How to Use This Book + Online Prep
About Our Review
The review chapters in this book are designed to help you sharpen your command of all the skills you’ll need to pass the FTCE Elementary Education K–6 test. The test is composed of four competencies. Each of the skills required for all of the competencies is discussed at length to optimize your understanding of what the test covers.
Keep in mind that your schooling has taught you most of what you need to know to answer the questions on the test. Our content review is designed to reinforce what you have learned and show you how to relate the information you have acquired to the specific competencies on the test. Studying your class notes and textbooks together with our review will give you an excellent foundation for passing the test.
About the REA Study Center
We know your time is valuable and you want an efficient study experience. At the REA Study Center (www.rea.com/studycenter), you will get feedback right from the start on what you know and what you don’t know to help make the most of your study time.
Here is what you will find at the REA Study Center:
• Diagnostic Test—Before you review with the book, take our online diagnostic test. Your score report will pinpoint topics for which you need the most review, to help focus your study.
• 2 Full-Length Practice Tests—These practice tests give you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses. After you’ve studied with the book, test what you’ve learned by taking the first of two online practice exams. Review your score reports, then go back and study any topics you missed. Take the second practice test to ensure you’ve mastered the material.
Our online exams simulate the computer-based format of the actual FTCE test and come with these features:
• Automatic scoring—Find out how you did on your test, instantly.
• Diagnostic score reports—Get a specific score tied to each competency, so you can focus on the areas that challenge you the most.
• On-screen detailed answer explanations—See why the correct response option is right, and learn why the other answer choices are incorrect.
• Timed testing—Learn to manage your time as you practice, so you’ll feel confident on test day.
An Overview of the Test
What is assessed on the FTCE Elementary Education K–6 test?
The FTCE Elementary Education K–6 test is a subject area examination constructed to measure the knowledge and skills that an entry-level educator in Florida public schools must have. The test is a requirement for candidates seeking an Elementary Education K–6 certificate. Because it’s a computer-administered test, the FTCE Elementary Education K–6 test is available throughout the year at numerous locations across the state and at select locations nationally. To find the test center near you, visit www.fl.nesinc.com.
What is the format of the FTCE Elementary Education K–6 test?
The test includes a total of 220 multiple-choice items. Your test may include questions that are being evaluated for future administrations. These items will not count toward your score and you won’t know which is which, so they aren’t worth worrying about. Your final scale score will be based only on the scorable items.
When should the test be taken?
Traditionally, teacher preparation programs determine when their candidates take the required tests for teacher certification. These programs will also clear you to take the examinations and make final recommendations for certification to the Florida Bureau of Educator Certification.
A candidate seeking K–6 certification may take the appropriate test at such time as his or her Educator Preparation Program (EPP) determines the candidate’s readiness to take the test, or upon successful completion of the EPP, whichever comes first. The EPP will determine readiness through benchmarks and structured assessments of the candidates’ progress throughout the preparation program.
Taking the appropriate FTCE examinations is a requirement to teach in Florida, so if you are planning on being an educator, you must take and pass these tests.
How do I register for the test?
To register for the FTCE Elementary Education K–6 test, you must create an account in the FTCE/FELE online registration system. Registration will then be available to you online, 24/7.
How should I prepare for the test?
It is never too early to start studying for the FTCE. The earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate. Cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does not allow you the time needed to learn the test material. It is important for you to choose the time and place for studying that works best for you. Be consistent and use your time wisely. Work out a study routine and stick to it.
When you take REA’s diagnostic test and practice tests, simulate the conditions of the actual test as closely as possible. Turn your television and radio off, and go to a quiet place free from distraction. Read each question carefully, consider all answer choices, and pace yourself.
As you complete each test, review your score reports, study the diagnostic feedback, and thoroughly review the explanations to the questions you answered incorrectly. But don’t overdo it. Take one problem area at a time; review it until you are confident that you have mastered the material. Give extra attention to the areas giving you the most difficulty, as this will help build your score.
