FTCE Biology 6-12 (002) Practice Test

The FTCE Biology 6-12 exam is administered by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to assess prospective teachers of 6th-12th-grade biology classes in the state of Florida.

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FTCE Biology 6-12 Exam Outline

The FTCE Biology 6-12 exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours.

The exam is split into 10 competencies:

1. Knowledge of the investigative processes of science (18%)
2. Knowledge of the interactions between science, technology, and society (4%)
3. Knowledge of the chemical processes of living things (14%)
4. Knowledge of the interactions between cell structure and cell function (7%)
5. Knowledge of genetic principles, processes, and applications (11%)
6. Knowledge of the structural and functional diversity of viruses and prokaryotic organisms (4%)
7. Knowledge of the structural and functional diversity of protists, fungi, and plants (8%)
8. Knowledge of the structural and functional diversity of animals (13%)
9. Knowledge of ecological principles and processes (11%)
10. Knowledge of evolutionary mechanisms (10%)

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Exam Registration

To register for the exam, you must first create an FTCE/FELE account. Once your account has been created, log in and select the Biology 6-12 exam. From there, you can register for the exam, pay the $150 testing fee, and schedule your testing appointment.

Test Day

You should arrive at the testing center 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled testing appointment. When you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide two valid forms of government-issued ID. Your photograph will then be taken, and a biometric scan of your palm vein will be taken for identification and security purposes.

Before the exam begins, you will be asked to place all personal items (cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car.

When you enter the testing room, you will be given a scientific calculator, and the proctor will provide testing instructions. Once the test begins, you will be allowed to take breaks. However, the timer will not be stopped during your break, so use your break time carefully.

How the Exam is Scored

Your FTCE score is determined by taking your raw score, which is the number of questions you answered correctly, and converting it to a scaled score. To pass, you will need to get a minimum scaled score of 200.

You will receive your official score report within four weeks after testing.

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By Eric Richter

Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s of education in Teaching ESOL.