FTCE - General Knowledge Preparation Review
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The FTCE General Knowledge Review program is designed to familiarize professionals with the various areas covered on the General Knowledge Certification Exam. As a strategic step in becoming state certified in the field, this program is consistent with accomplishing this goal. Beyond providing test-taking strategies, several sample tests are timed during class sessions to give individuals the opportunity to use their strategies and to manage their time for successful completion of the upcoming assessment.
This course consists of knowledgeable instruction on the critical aspects of the General Knowledge Exam that can be categorized as Critical Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and English Language Skills. Each course is broken up by workshop, program or series.
The FTCE General Knowledge review does NOT cover topics specific to subject areas such as: Elementary Education K-6, English 6-12, Exceptional Student Education K-12, and Mathematics 6-12.
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FTCE General Knowledge Exam Information
Visit www.fl.nesinc.com to register for the FTCE General Knowledge Exam
Visit www.fldoe.org/edcert or call 1-800-445-6739 to find out what is required to become Florida Teacher Certified
Textbook
Students are responsible for providing their own copy of the textbook.
Title: CliffsNotes FTCE General Knowledge Test, with CD-ROM
Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 2 edition
Publisher Date: September 27, 2011
ISBN-10: 1118018044
ISBN-13: 978-1118018040
Instructors
Erin Mander is currently the president of a curriculum consulting company that services a number of private institutions in Orange County. She taught in the middle grades for eight years while earning her Masters degree from the University of Minnesota with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. Beyond leading this company, she is in the process of writing her dissertation for her doctoral degree at the University of Central Florida. Her passion is equipping professionals with the tools needed to make a lasting impact on students. She is a state certified teacher in Florida and in Illinois.
Erin is the lead instructor/facilitator of the FTCE Review Programs.
Betty Binford is a retired Aerospace and Defense Director and Advanced Mathematics and Chemistry Instructor. Since 2002, she has instructed GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and MCAT preparation classes as well as numerous private tutorial classes on the same topics. Betty graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Betty instructs in multiple subjects such as GRE, GMAT and FTCE.
Ione Riquelme Esq. is a graduate of Rice University and Columbia University School of Law. She is known as an entertaining speaker who captivates her audience whether the subject is SAT, GRE, LSAT, or GMAT preparation, or simply stand-up comedy. The National Platform Association awarded her Second Place at their annual Stand-up Comedy Competition for professional speakers. The Department of Defense, Boeing, and other Fortune 100 Companies have retained Ms. Riquelme to train their employees, recognizing her unique ability to connect with her audience and convey information in an easily understandable version. Her students have particularly commented upon her ability to simplify mathematics to make the problem solving methods easy to remember and apply. In vocabulary and critical reasoning, she has also been praised for making the material easy to comprehend and retain. Ms Riquelme has a natural gift for communication/teaching and enjoys using that talent to help students score the highest possible result.
Ione instructs in multiple subjects such as GRE, GMAT and FTCE.
FAQ/Customer Support
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University of Central Florida
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Orlando, FL 32826
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which FTCE Exam should I take, the FTCE General Knowledge or the FTCE Professional?
Visit www.fldoe.org/edcert or call 1-800-445-6739 to speak with a Certification Specialist. If you know who your Certification Specialist is for your region please get in contact with them.
- Is the textbook included in the fee?
No, the textbook needs to be purchased separately. Please make sure the CD-Rom is included with the FTCE textbook. All textbooks can be purchased at most national or local bookstores or online suppliers.
- Do I have to be a UCF Student to take the course?
No, the UCF Test Prep Review is available to anyone.
- What is the success rate of students after taking the test preparation classes? We do not have statistics on the test scores because, most students take the test right after they complete the test preparation course and there is no requirement for them to report their scores to UCF Continuing Education. What we do have are extremely high indications of instructional satisfaction through documented feedback from test preparation students listed on our website.
- Do you offer Tutoring?
Yes, Tutors are available to prepare students for various subject exams. Please call (407)882-0260 or email testprep@ucf.edu for instructor availability and pricing.
- Do you have payment plans?
Full payment is due before the class begins. If you decide to set up a payment plan, you must fill out a Deferred Payment Plan Form. Contact our office for more information and for approval.
- Why is your test preparation class so much cheaper than other test preparation classes I have found?
Our goal is to offer a quality service at an affordable price and ultimately assist potential undergraduate, graduate, and professional level students with enrollment into a degree program.
FTCE Exam Information
- Can I register for my exam with you?
We do not manage any of the actual exams. Students need to go to the selected exam's website to sign up for a test date. The links below will provide students with the most up to date details on the actual exam, testing site locations, dates, and exam fee.
- Where do I go to register for an FTCE examination?
Visit www.fl.nesinc.com and you will find all pertinent information for registering for the appropriate examination.
- What is the format for an FTCE examination?
The examinations are 100% computer-based and you will be given a wipe-board and marker to use during the math section of the General Knowledge examination.
- What is the content covered on the FTCE General Knowledge Examination?
The FTCE General Knowledge consists of four sections: Essay, English Language Skills, Reading and Mathematics. The following are the amount of questions and time constraints for each specific section:
Essay -- 50 minutes
English Language Skills -- 40 questions -- 40 minutes
Critical Reading -- 40 questions -- 40 minutes
Mathematics -- 45 questions -- 100 minutes
- What is the passing score for each section of the FTCE General Knowledge Examination?
Essay - a raw score of 6
English Language Skills - 29 items correct
Reading - 25 items correct
Math - 26 items correct
- If I pass part of the FTCE General Knowledge Examination, do I have to take the whole test again?
No, you only have to register to retake the sections that you did not pass.
- Do I have to take all of the subtests at the same time?
No, at the time of registration, you may register for any or all subsections of the examination.
- How many times can I retake the examination?
You may retake the examination as many times as you desire, but you must wait 31 calendar days before retaking the examination.
- What is the fee for the FTCE General Knowledge Examination?
Current registration prices are as follows: $130 for the first time registering and $150 for the second time registering.
- Can I use a calculator for the FTCE General Knowledge Examination?
You may use a calculator, but it will be provided to you by the testing center.
- Is the FTCE exam included in the UCF Test Prep class?
Students will be given practice tests, quizzes, testing strategies, and homework assignments to prepare them for the exam. We do not administer the actual exam. The test must be arranged separately with a testing facility.
- Do you offer a free practice exam?
Yes, we offer a free FTCE diagnostic test that helps test takers access which review course is best to take. The diagnostic test is listed under the "Diagnostic" Tab.
Registration/Refund/Transfer
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I tried to register and make payment but the page timed out and I can't log back in. What do I do?
If you are having trouble making payment or logging in, please contact either testprep@ucf.edu or 407-882-8378 to complete payment.
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What do I do if I am going to miss a class session?
Please contact us if you know in advance that you will be missing a class or if you have already missed a class after the course has started so that we can notify the instructor. We will work with the student based on the conditions of the absence.
Test Preparation Refund and Transfer Policy
All refund requests will be required to follow the Division of Continuing Education refund policy.The transfer policy applies only to the Test Prep review courses in the subject areas of GRE, GMAT, FTCE and ACT/SAT courses. For transfers related to MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT or LSAT courses contact our office at 407.882.TEST (8378) as all MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT and LSAT course transfers will need to be handled on a case-by-case basis.
UCF Test Prep Administration will approve all transfer requests, and notify the student of the decision and any pertinent information. Instructors do not have the authority to make decisions on this policy. Notification to instructors does not constitute transfer from the class. The required UCF Test Prep Transfer Request Form must be completed and submitted for review.
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Transfer Process
1. Complete the transfer form: You, the student, must notify the Division of Continuing Education that you wish to transfer from the registered course. Download the transfer form from the UCF Test Prep website. This first step in the process is the most essential. We will consider your transfer request active on the day and time that we physically receive the signed form. Any transfer forms received outside of our regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM will be considered "received" on our next regular business day.
2. Payment: There is a payment required for transferring to another course. A percentage of your registration fee is applied as a credit to the new transfer course. The credit is determined based on how much of the course is remaining, and not on how many classes that you have attended or missed.
We determine the remaining time for the course from the point in time we receive the transfer form, not from the time it is dated and signed. Only class times that meet after we receive the transfer form will count as remaining course time.
This credit is applied to the current registration fee of the course being transferred to, and any remaining balance will need to be paid by the student. There is also an additional transfer fee of $50.00 (fifty dollars) that is added to your registration fee. The $50.00 transfer fee is required to be paid regardless of how much the credit is.
Registration Fee Clarification: If you transfer to another course you will be in the same fee category as the class you are transferring from. For example, you may not transfer and switch from the regular Registration rate to the Alumni rate (unless you have graduated prior to taking the new course).
Example of How the Credit is Determined: The amount of your credit is determined by how much of the course is remaining.
- We take the number of hours for your course (ex. 24 hour review course)
- Then subtract the number of hours the course has met (ex. 2 class meeting at 4 hours each equals 8 hours that have met).
- This will give us the remaining number of hours the course has NOT met (ex. 24-8 = 16 hours).
- The remaining amount of class is divided by the total number of hours for the course (ex. 16/24 = 66.7%). This percentage of your fee is applied to the registration fee transfer course.
Sample: Orlando was taking the 16-hour review course, but after two class meetings Orlando decided that he wants to transfer to the 24 review hour course. Orlando paid $549 for the 16-hour review course, and the 24-hour review course fee is $700. How much will the credit be and how much will he need to pay?
Orlando's class meets for 4 hours each session and there have already been 2 class meetings, so 8 hours of the course have already met, and 8 hours or 50% of the course remains. Orlando will receive a credit for 50% of his $549 registration fee that will be applied toward the $700 registration fee for the transfer course.
After the $274.50 credit is applied, Orlando is left with a $425.50 registration fee. Once the $50.00 transfer fee is applied to the remaining registration fee of $425.50, Orlando will need to pay $475.50 for transferring into the 24-hour review course.
Special Notes:
Transfers for LSAT and MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT will be handled on a case-by-case basis, please contact our office at 407.882.TEST (8378).
No portion of your registration fee can be applied to another DCE program or transferred to another person.
UCF Test Prep will not refund textbook purchases, nor will we supply the textbook for the transfer course.
Diagnostic Assessment for English Language Skills, Critical Reading, Mathematics and Practice Writing Samples
Click the following link to create an account using your email address and password to gain access to our free diagnostic exam. You will be emailed a PDF of the exam to print out and take on your own. The free diagnostic exam is intended to help you assess which FTCE review course(s) is best to register for.
The diagnostic/assessment is comprised of 4 sections. There are 10 practice problems in the following sections: the English Language skills, Critical Reading and Mathematics sections. Two Writing samples will also be provided to show examples of score differentials.
When registering for UCF Test Prep FTCE Review Course(s) please be sure to use the SAME email address and password to access your student account.
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