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FTCE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-6 with TESTware
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Synopsis
ARE YOU READY TO TEACH IN FLORIDA?THEN USE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ON THE MARKET TODAY. FTCE Elementary Education K-6 The Most Complete Subject Review
Everything you need to know for the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam, prepared by a leading specialist in teacher education. Comprehensive review chapters completely align with FTCE competencies and cover all subjects and skills tested on the exam. The Best Practice Exams Available
A diagnostic test and a full-length practice exam based on the official FTCE Elementary Education K-6 test - balanced to include every topic and type of question you can expect on the actual FTCE exam. Total Explanations of Questions & Answers
Each practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We dont just say which answers are right - but explain why the others are wrong, so youll be prepared on test day! Proven Test Prep Methods
REAs focused FTCE Elementary Education content and practical advice have helped millions succeed on their exams. With our step-by-step plan, you can score high on the FTCE and get certified to teach in Florida! Federal Guidelines for NCLB Compliance
You can expect that candidates with NCLB-compliant credentials will enjoy preferential status in hiring. This means you need to pass the FTCE. Maximize your exam performance and master the FTCE with the unrivaled certification expertise that only REA can offer. Get the Worlds Most Advanced FTCE Software
REAs FTCE Elementary Education K-6 TestWare combines a realistic test environment with the most powerful scoring analysis and diagnostic tools available. With every practice test you take, youll gain knowledge and confidence for the real exam. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so youll succeed on the FTCE!
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: PASSING THE EXAMINATION
About This Book
About the Test
How to Use This Book and TESTware®
Format of the FTCE: K-6
Format of Questions on the FTCE: K-6
Answers
Content of the FTCE: K-6
Computer-Based Testing
About the Subject Area Reviews in This Book
Scoring the FTCE: K-6
Studying for the FTCE: K-6
Before the Test
What to Take (and What Not to Take) to the Test Center
During the Test
Test-Taking Tips
FTCE: K-6 Study Schedule
After the Test
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Answer Sheet
Diagnostic Test
Answer Key
Diagnostic Test: Detailed Explanations of Answers
CHAPTER 2: LANGUAGE ARTS
Competency 1: Knowledge of Emergent Literacy
Competency 2: Knowledge of Reading
Competency 4: Knowledge of Literature
Competency 5: Knowledge of Writing
Competency 6: Knowledge and Use of Reading Assessment
References
Children's Literature
CHAPTER 3: MATHEMATICS
Competency 7: Knowledge of Number Sense, Concepts, and Operations
Competency 8: Knowledge of Measurement
Competency 9: Knowledge of Geometry and Spatial Sense
Competency 10: Knowledge of Algebraic Thinking
Competency 11: Knowledge of Data Analysis and Probability
Competency 12: Knowledge of Instruction and Assessment
References
CHAPTER 4: SOCIAL SCIENCE
Competency 13: Knowledge of Time, Continuity, and Change (History)
Competency 14: Knowledge of People, Places, and Environment (Geography)
Competency 15: Knowledge of Government and the Citizen
(Government and Civics)
Competency 16: Knowledge of Production, Distribution,
and Consumption (Economics)
Competency 17: Knowledge of Instruction and Assessment of the Social Sciences
References
CHAPTER 5: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Competency 18: Knowledge of the Nature of Matter
Competency 19: Knowledge of Forces, Motion, and Energy
Competency 20: Knowledge of Processes That Shape the Earth
Competency 21: Knowledge of Earth and Space
Competency 22: Knowledge of the Processes of Life
Competency 23: Knowledge of How Living Things Interact with the Environment
Competency 24: Knowledge of the Nature and History of Science
Competency 25: Knowledge of the Relationship of Science and Technology
Competency 26: Knowledge of Technology Processes and Applications
References
CHAPTER 6: MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
AND HEALTH
Competency 27: Knowledge of Skills and Techniques in Music and Visual Arts
Competency 28: Knowledge of Creation and Communication
in Music and Visual Arts
Competency 29: Knowledge of Cultural and Historical Connections
in Music and Visual Arts
Competency 30: Knowledge of Aesthetic and Critical Analysis of Music
and Visual Arts
Competency 31: Knowledge of Appropriate Assessment Strategies
in Music and Visual Arts
Competency 32: Knowledge of Personal Health and Wellness1
Competency 33: Knowledge of Physical, Social, and Emotional
Growth and Development
Competency 34: Knowledge of Community Health and Safety Issues
Competency 35: Knowledge of Subject Content and Appropriate
Curriculum Design
References
PRACTICE TEST
Answer Sheet
Practice Test
Answer Key
Practice Test: Detailed Explanations of Answers
INDEX
INSTALLING REA'S TESTware®