{"id":22178,"date":"2016-04-07T21:08:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T21:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22178"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:39:53","slug":"elementary-education-k-6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ftce\/elementary-education-k-6\/","title":{"rendered":"FTCE Elementary Education K-6 (060) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) is a series of content and application-based exams for the state of Florida that provides prospective educators the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in general education and subject area knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>The FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam is one of seven exams developed by the state of Florida to reflect the state&#8217;s requirements, aligned with the student content standards approved by the Florida State Board.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free FTCE Elementary Education K-6 practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/ftce\/elementary-ed.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'FTCEElemEd Guide Click']);\">FTCE Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ftce\/elementary-ed.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'FTCEElemEd Flashcard Click']);\">FTCE Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ftce\/\">Other FTCE Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FTCE_Elementary_Education_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FTCE Elementary Education Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>This exam is made up of four subtests, each assessing a different subject. Altogether, the exam contains 175 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 4.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FTCE-Elementary-Education-K-6-060-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-211015\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FTCE-Elementary-Education-K-6-060-Exam-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam\" width=\"428\" height=\"1724\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Language_Arts_and_Reading_(50_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>1. Language Arts and Reading (50 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>In this subtest, which is timed at 65 minutes, you will be tested on your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The reading process (35%)<\/li>\n<li>Texts and text analysis (17%)<\/li>\n<li>Literary instruction and assessments (20%)<\/li>\n<li>Communication and media literacy (14%)<\/li>\n<li>The writing process (14%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Social_Science_(45_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>2. Social Science (45 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>In this subtest, which is timed at 65 minutes, you will be tested on your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Government and citizenship (20%)<\/li>\n<li>Effective instructional practices (19%)<\/li>\n<li>Production, distribution, and consumption (17%)<\/li>\n<li>Time, continuity, and change (26%)<\/li>\n<li>People, places, and environment (18%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Science_(45_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>3. Science (45 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>In this subtest, which is timed at 70 minutes, you will be tested on your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earth and space (19%)<\/li>\n<li>Physical sciences (20%)<\/li>\n<li>Effective science instruction (20%)<\/li>\n<li>Life science (23%)<\/li>\n<li>The nature of science (18%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Mathematics_(35_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>4. Mathematics (35 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>In this subtest, which is timed at 70 minutes, you will be tested on your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decimals, integers, and fractions in base-10 (29%)<\/li>\n<li>Algebraic reasoning (15%)<\/li>\n<li>Geometric concepts (15%)<\/li>\n<li>Measurement, data analysis, and statistics (14%)<\/li>\n<li>Student reasoning and instructional practices (27%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's FTCE Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/ftce\/elementary-ed.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/ftce\/elementary-ed.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/generic_ftce.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you must first create an FTCE\/FELE account. Once you are logged in, select \u201cElementary Education K-6\u201d as your exam. From there, you can register for the exam, pay the testing fee, and schedule your testing appointment.<\/p>\n<p>The fee for all subtests taken together is $150. If you split up the testing sessions, the fees vary from subtest to subtest:<\/p>\n<table class=\"ATable\" style=\"margin: auto;\">\n<caption style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Testing Fees<\/strong><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #fedc50;\">Subtest<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #fedc50;\">Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">One Subtest<\/td>\n<td>$37.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Two Subtests<\/td>\n<td>$75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Three Subtests<\/td>\n<td>$112.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Four Subtests<\/td>\n<td>$150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On the day of the exam, you should arrive at the testing center 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled appointment time. After you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide two valid forms of government-issued ID, one of which must be a photo ID. Your digital photograph will then be taken, and a biometric scan of your palm vein will be taken for identification and security purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Before the exam begins, you will be asked to place all personal items in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car. If you wear eyeglasses, they will be briefly removed and inspected before you enter the testing room.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Your score is calculated using a scaled scoring method. This method works by taking the number of questions you answered correctly (your \u201craw\u201d score) and converting it to a scaled score. To pass, you will need to achieve a scaled score of at least 200 per subtest, and you must pass all four subtests to pass the exam.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive your official score report within four weeks after testing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Retaking_the_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\n<p>If you failed the exam, you may retake it after re-registering and paying the testing fee(s) again.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's FTCE Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ftce\/elementary-ed.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ftce\/elementary-ed.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/generic_ftceflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 175 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 4.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 200.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee for this exam is $150.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Sociology and a master\u2019s of education in Teaching ESOL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. He regularly produces, updates, proofreads, and edits content to ensure it meets Mometrix\u2019s quality and accessibility standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"alignright author-desc author-link\"><a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/editorial-guidelines\/\">Learn more about our editorial guidelines<\/a> \u2192<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"home-buttons\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ftce\/\">Other FTCE Tests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Mometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. 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