Synopses & Reviews
About the Contents:
Introduction
The Elementary Education (K-6) Competencies
Language Arts and Reading
Social Science
Mathematics
Science and Technology
Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Health
Types of questions
Diagnostic Test
Part I: Competency Reviews for Each Subject
Competency description and key indicators
Overview
Sub-competencies
Checkpoint questions and answers
Summary
Sample questions with detailed answer explanations
Part II: Two Full-Length Practice Tests
Synopsis
This 2nd Edition of CliffsNotes FTCE Elementary Education K-6 test prep captures the recent changes to this Florida teacher certification test that would-be elementary school teachers must pass in order to be teacher-certified in Florida.
Synopsis
Test preparation for the revised FTCE Elementary Education K-6 test. Subject reviews of the competencies:
- Language Arts and Reading
- Social Science
- Science and Technology
- Mathematics
Three model full-length practices tests: Two in the book, with access to the two book tests plus a third test on CliffsNotes.com via a test engine.
Synopsis
The exam that all future teachers in Florida need to take — The FTCE General Knowledge test — is being revised in May 2014. After that date the test will be offered year round by appointment. The general knowledge test is required for every educational specialty.
Chapter reviews dedicated to the four subtests that comprise the FTCE General Knowledge Test:
• Essays
• English Language Skills
• Reading
• Mathematics
Included in the package are two model full-length practice tests to ensure success on test-taking day.
Synopsis
This guide contains everything aspiring elementary school teachers in Florida need to pass the FTCE elementary education exam. The revised exam will start being given in May 2014, and takers will be able to sit for it year round by appointment.
The book covers these subject reviews of the competencies:
• Language Arts and Reading
• Social Science
• Science and Technology
• Mathematics
Included in the package are two model full-length practice tests to ensure success on test-taking day.
About the Author
Enrique Ortiz, Ed.D. is Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching Learning Principles at the University of Central Florida.
Lee-Anne Spalding, Ed.D. is a Lecturer in the School of Teaching Learning and Leadership at the University of Central Florida.
Janet B. Andreasen, Ph.D. is a Lecturer of Mathematics Education at the University of Central Florida.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
General Description.
The Role of the Elementary Education (K-6) Subject Area Test in Teacher Certification.
The Elementary Education (K-6) Competencies.
Language Arts and Reading.
Diagnostic Test.
PART I: COMPETENCY REVIEWS.
Language Arts and Reading.
Social Science.
Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Health.
Science and Technology.
Mathematics.
PART II: FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TESTS.
Practice Test 1.
Practice Test 2.
Resources and References.
Glossary.