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How to Register
How the Exam is Scored
FTCE General Knowledge Online Course
FAQs
What’s on the Test?
The FTCE General Knowledge test contains 95 multiple-choice questions and is timed at 245 minutes (4 hours and 5 minutes).
The exam is split into four sections, which you can take all at once or split up and take on different days. It’s up to you!
ESSAY
1 writing prompt
Either way, you’ll be asked to write a short essay in response to the prompt, usually at least a few paragraphs in length.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
30 questions
Language structure questions assess your understanding of sentence mechanics, including subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, comma placement, and proper sentence construction.
Vocabulary Application (33%)
Vocabulary application questions assess your ability to choose the most appropriate word or phrase based on context.
Standard English Conventions (34%)
The standard English conventions questions assess your grasp of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling used in formal writing.
READING
30 questions
These questions assess your ability to grasp the main points, supporting details, and factual information presented in given passages.
Vocabulary Application (25%)
Vocabulary application questions assess your ability to interpret the meaning of words and phrases, analyze specific word choices and their effect on tone, and analyze how meaning is conveyed through text structures.
Standard English Conventions (35%)
The standard English convention questions assess your ability to evaluate and synthesize relationships, claims, and perspectives in give passages.
MATHEMATICS
35 questions
These questions assess your ability to compare real numbers, solve real-world problems, and evaluate expressions that involve the order of operations.
Geometry and Measurement (25%)
These questions assess your ability to identify 2D and 3D figures, solve ratio and proportion problems, determine appropriate measurement units, and solve real-world measurement problems.
Algebraic Thinking (30%)
The algebraic thinking questions assess your ability to determine the equivalency of two expressions, solve algebraic equations in real-world problems, identify specific relations, and compare slops of linear functions.
Probability, Statistics, and Data Interpretation (20%)
These questions assess your ability to interpret numerical and categorical data in various forms, calculate measures of central tendency and variability, and solve real-world problems involving probability.
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create an FTCE/FELE account on their website. You can then register for the exam via your account.
The testing fee is $130.
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How the Exam is Scored
The non-essay portions of the FTCE General Knowledge test are scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. You’ll need a scaled score of at least 200 on the multiple-choice questions to pass the exam.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
For the essay, you’ll need to score at least 8 points to pass.
FTCE General Knowledge Online Course
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- Review Lessons Covering Every Topic
- 550+ FTCE General Knowledge Practice Questions
- More than 600 Electronic Flashcards
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FAQs
How hard is the FTCE General Knowledge test?
The test is not considered to be a very difficult test, especially if you study adequately before taking it.
How long is the FTCE General Knowledge test?
The test is timed at just over 4 hours.
How many questions are on the FTCE General Knowledge test?
The test contains 95 multiple-choice questions and one essay.
What is the passing score for the FTCE General Knowledge test?
You’ll need a final scaled score of 200 on the multiple-choice questions to pass, and you’ll need to get at least 8 points on the essay to pass.
