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We offer FTCE teacher test prep for several exams: the FTCE General Knowledge Exam; the FTCE General Knowledge Exams for Math, Reading and English Language; and the FTCE Exams for specialty areas ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through Physics and everything in between. 

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We offer full-length practice exams for the following subjects:    Test Name Test Code FTCE General Knowledge Test (GK) Topics Covered on FTCE General Knowledge General Knowledge English Language -     Knowledge of language structure - 25%    Knowledge of vocabulary application - 25%    Knowledge of standard English conventions - 50% General Knowledge Math -     Knowledge of number sense, concepts, and operations - 17%    Knowledge of geometry and measurement - 21%    Knowledge of algebraic thinking and the coordinate plane - 29%    Knowledge of probability, statistics, and data interpretation - 33% General Knowledge Reading - 0     Knowledge of key ideas and details based on text selections - 40%    Knowledge of craft and structure based on text selections - 25%    Knowledge of the integration of information and ideas based on text selections - 35% FTCE General Knowledge 082 Topics Covered on FTCE General Knowledge English Language Knowledge of language structure - 25% Knowledge of vocabulary application - 25% Knowledge of standard English conventions - 50% FTCE General Knowledge English Language 826 Topics Covered on FTCE General Knowledge Math Knowledge of number sense, concepts, and operations - 17% Knowledge of geometry and measurement - 21% Knowledge of algebraic thinking and the coordinate plane - 29% Knowledge of probability, statistics, and data interpretation - 33% FTCE General Knowledge Math 828 Topics Covered on FTCE General Knowledge Reading Knowledge of key ideas and details based on text selections - 40% Knowledge of craft and structure based on text selections - 25% Knowledge of the integration of information and ideas based on text selections - 35% FTCE General Knowledge Reading 827 FTCE Professional Education Test (PEd) Topics Covered on FTCE Professional Education Knowledge of instructional design and planning - 18% Knowledge of appropriate student-centered learning environments - 15% Knowledge of instructional delivery and facilitation through a comprehensive understanding of subject matter - 18% Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies for determining impact on student learning - 14% Knowledge of relevant continuous professional improvement - 12% Knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida - 9% Knowledge of research-based practices appropriate for teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) - 7% Knowledge of effective literacy strategies that can be applied across the curriculum to impact student learning - 7% FTCE Professional Education 083 FTCE Subject Area Examinations (SAE) Topics Covered on FTCE Art K-12 Knowledge of the processes of drawing - 8% Knowledge of the processes of painting - 6% Knowledge of the processes of sculpture - 6% Knowledge of the processes of printmaking - 3% Knowledge of the processes of ceramics - 6% Knowledge of the processes of fine crafts - 3% Knowledge of the processes of graphic design - 3% Knowledge of the processes of photography - 6% Knowledge of computer technology and processes in art - 5% Knowledge of equipment maintenance, hazardous substances, and safety procedures - 6% Knowledge of the sources for forming ideas in art - 5% Knowledge of major artists and their works - 6% Knowledge of art styles, developments, and movements - 6% Knowledge of social, cultural, and historical influences - 5% Knowledge of art criticism processes - 5% Knowledge of aesthetic philosophies and theories - 3% Knowledge of major theories of learning in art - 5% Knowledge of research, professional organizations, and journals - 3% Knowledge of equity, fairness, and diversity in art education - 3% Knowledge of assessment and evaluation in art education - 3% Knowledge of connections between visual arts, other disciplines, and real-world applications - 4% FTCE Art K-12 001 Topics Covered on FTCE Biology 6-12 Knowledge of the investigative processes of science - 18% Knowledge of the interactions between science, technology, and society - 4% Knowledge of the chemical processes of living things - 14% Knowledge of the interactions between cell structure and , cell function - 7% ledge of genetic principles, processes, and applications - 11% Knowledge of the structural and functional diversity of viruses and prokaryotic organisms - 4% Knowledge of the structural and functional diversity of protists, fungi, and plants - 8% Kowledge of the structural and functional diversity of animals - 13% Knowledge of ecological principles and processes - 11% Knowledge of evolutionary mechanisms - 10% FTCE Biology 6-12 002 Topics Covered on FTCE Business Education 6-12 Knowledge of information technology - 15% Knowledge of business communications - 10% Knowledge of accounting and personal finance - 10% Knowledge of business management and administrative procedures - 10% Knowledge of entrepreneurship and marketing - 10% Knowledge of business law and ethics - 10% Knowledge of foundations, teaching methods, and professional development - 15% Knowledge of international business - 10% Knowledge of career development - 10% FTCE Business Education 6-12 051 Topics Covered on FTCE Chemistry 6-12 Knowledge of the nature of matter - 10% Knowledge of energy and its interaction with matter - 14% Knowledge of bonding and molecular structure - 18% Knowledge of chemical reactions and stoichiometry - 21% Knowledge of atomic theory and structure - 12% Knowledge of the nature of science - 10% Knowledge of measurement - 10% Knowledge of appropriate laboratory use and procedures - 5% FTCE Chemistry 6-12 003 Topics Covered on FTCE Earth-Space Science 6-12 Knowledge of the nature of science - 16% Knowledge of the composition, characteristics, and structure of Earth - 9% Knowledge of plate tectonics and related processes - 9% Knowledge of plate tectonics and related processes - 8% Knowledge of mapping and remote sensing - 4% Knowledge of the scope and measurement of geologic time - 6% Knowledge of the characteristics and management of Earth's resources - 8% Knowledge of oceans and coastal processes - 8% Knowledge of factors that influence atmospheric conditions and weather - 8% Knowledge of Earth's climate patterns - 9% Knowledge of astronomical objects and processes - 9% Knowledge of space exploration - 6% FTCE Earth-Space Science 6-12 008 Topics Covered on FTCE Educational Media Specialist K-12 Knowledge of professional organizations, resources, and national and state guidelines and standards for the school library media specialist - 3% Knowledge of teaching and learning principles of the school library media specialist - 3% Knowledge of the instructional partner responsibilities of the school library media specialist - 2% Knowledge of teaching methods for implementing multiple literacies - 8% Knowledge of methods for teaching and assisting the school learning community in design and production of various types of media - 3% Knowledge of design and delivery of staff development - 3% Knowledge of the information specialist responsibilities of the school library media specialist - 7% Knowledge of resources in all formats for the learning community - 4% Knowledge of the foundations, designing, planning, and development of a school library media program - 5% Knowledge of procedures to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of a school library media program - 4% Comprehension of skills required to plan, prepare, advocate, and administer a budget - 3% Knowledge of supervision of staff and volunteers for the school library media program - 2% Knowledge of policies and procedures used in the school library media program - 3% Knowledge of methods for creating an active learning environment - 3% Knowledge of methods for advocating an effective school library media program - 4% Knowledge of policies and procedures for collection development - 7% Knowledge of policies and processes for managing, cataloging, organizing, circulating, and maintaining resources - 7% Comprehension of leadership and interpersonal skills for the school library media specialist - 3% Knowledge of state and national legislation and their effects on the school library media program - 2% Knowledge of current professional trends and issues of the school library media program - 3% Knowledge of research related to the school library media program - 4% Knowledge of professional ethics for the school library media specialist - 5% Knowledge of methods for providing equity, diversity, and global perspectives in the school library media program - 3% Knowledge of methods for integrating technology into the instructional program - 5% Knowledge of reading research and strategies - 4% FTCE Educational Media Specialist K-12 010 Topics Covered on FTCE Elementary Education K-6 LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING -     Knowledge of the reading process - 29%    Knowledge of literary analysis and genres - 16%    Knowledge of language and the writing process - 18%    Knowledge of literacy instruction and assessments - 23%    Knowledge of communication and media literacy - 16% SOCIAL SCIENCE -     Knowledge of effective instructional practices and assessment of the social sciences - 19%    Knowledge of time, continuity, and change (i.e., history) - 26%    Knowledge of people, places, and environment (i.e., geography) - 18%    Knowledge of government and the citizen (i.e., government and civics) - 20%    Knowledge of production, distribution, and consumption (i.e., economics) - 17% SCIENCE -     Knowledge of effective science instruction - 20%    Knowledge of the nature of science - 18%    Knowledge of physical sciences - 20%    Knowledge of Earth and space - 19%    Knowledge of life science - 23% MATHEMATICS -     Knowledge of student thinking and instructional practices - 26%    Knowledge of operations, algebraic thinking, counting and number in base ten - 28%    Knowledge of fractions, ratios, and integers - 18%    Knowledge of measurement, data, and statistics - 16%    Knowledge of geometric concepts - 12% FTCE Elementary Education K-6 060 Topics Covered on FTCE Elementary Education K-6 - Language Arts and Reading LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING -     Knowledge of the reading process - 29%    Knowledge of literary analysis and genres - 16%    Knowledge of language and the writing process - 18%    Knowledge of literacy instruction and assessments - 23%    Knowledge of communication and media literacy - 16% FTCE Elementary Education K-6 - Language Arts and Reading 601 Topics Covered on FTCE Elementary Education K-6 - Mathematics MATHEMATICS -     Knowledge of student thinking and instructional practices - 26%    Knowledge of operations, algebraic thinking, counting and number in base ten - 28%    Knowledge of fractions, ratios, and integers - 18%    Knowledge of measurement, data, and statistics - 16%    Knowledge of geometric concepts - 12% FTCE Elementary Education K-6 - Mathematics 604 Topics Covered on FTCE Elementary Education K-6 - Science SCIENCE -     Knowledge of effective science instruction - 20%    Knowledge of the nature of science - 18%    Knowledge of physical sciences - 20%    Knowledge of Earth and space - 19%    Knowledge of life science - 23% FTCE Elementary Education K-6 - Science 603 Topics Covered on FTCE Elementary Education K-6 - Social Science SOCIAL SCIENCE -     Knowledge of effective instructional practices and assessment of the social sciences - 19%    Knowledge of time, continuity, and change (i.e., history) - 26%    Knowledge of people, places, and environment (i.e., geography) - 18%    Knowledge of government and the citizen (i.e., government and civics) - 20%    Knowledge of production, distribution, and consumption (i.e., economics) - 17% FTCE Elementary Education K-6 - Social Science 602 Topics Covered on FTCE Engineering and Technology Education 6-12 Knowledge of the nature and impacts of technology - 10% Knowledge of principles of drafting - 10% Knowledge of principles of engineering - 10% Knowledge of energy and power technologies - 10% Knowledge of information and communication technologies - 10% Knowledge of transportation technologies - 10% Knowledge of manufacturing technologies - 10% Knowledge of construction technologies - 10% Knowledge of laboratory management and safety - 10% Knowledge of technology education, professional development, and standards-based instruction and assessment - 10% FTCE Engineering and Technology Education 6-12 055 Topics Covered on FTCE English 6-12 Knowledge of the effective use of the English language at the postsecondary level - 23% Knowledge of effective writing skills - 21% Knowledge of literacy processes across genres - 21% Knowledge of a wide range of fiction, nonfiction, and informational texts - 23% Knowledge of critical responses to media - 12% FTCE English 6-12 013 Topics Covered on FTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages K-12 Knowledge of culture as a factor in English language learners - 8% Knowledge of language as a system - 12% Knowledge of language acquisition and development - 12% Knowledge of second language literacy development - 10% Knowledge of ESL/ESOL research, history, public policy, and current practices - 5% Knowledge of standards-based ESOL and content instruction - 14% Knowledge of instructional technology - 8% Knowledge of planning standards-based instruction of ELLs - 12% Knowledge of assessment issues for ELLs - 8% Knowledge of language proficiency assessment - 5% Knowledge of classroom-based assessment for ELLs - 8% FTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages K-12 047 Topics Covered on FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Knowledge of foundations of exceptional student education - 18% Knowledge of foundations of exceptional student education - 14% Knowledge of instructional practices in exceptional student education - 18% Knowledge of assessing, designing, and implementing positive Knowledge of assessing, designing, and implementing positive - 15% Knowledge of language development, reading, and communication skills - 20% Knowledge of skills related to teaching interpersonal interactions and Knowledge of skills related to teaching interpersonal interactions and - 5% Knowledge of skills related to teaching interpersonal interactions and - 10% FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 061 Topics Covered on FTCE Family and Consumer Science 6-12 Knowledge of families - 8% Knowledge of personality development - 4% Knowledge of decision making and problem solving - 4% Knowledge of marriage - 4% Knowledge of preparation for parenthood - 6% Knowledge of prenatal care, fetal development, and childbirth - 6% Knowledge of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development - 6% Knowledge of parenting - 6% Knowledge of stress and crises - 6% Knowledge of clothing selection - 3% Knowledge of clothing, textiles, and technology - 5% Knowledge of the American economic system - 2% Knowledge of money and resource management - 4% Knowledge of consumerism - 3% Knowledge of factors affecting housing selection - 2% Knowledge of home design features - 2% Knowledge of nutrition and wellness - 8% Knowledge of meal planning and service - 5% Knowledge of principles of food selection, safety, and storage - 5% Knowledge of food preparation - 6% Knowledge of the profession - 5% FTCE Family and Consumer Science 6-12 052 Topics Covered on FTCE Guidance and Counseling PK-12 Knowledge of counseling - 25% Knowledge of activities and programs for addressing current - 14% Knowledge of student assessment - 8% Knowledge of student assessment - 9% Knowledge of consultation, collaboration, and coordination - 9% Knowledge of consultation, collaboration, and coordination - 8% Knowledge of academic advisement - 6% Knowledge of research, program evaluation, and follow-up - 6% Knowledge of appropriate technology - 5% Knowledge of social and cultural diversity - 10% FTCE Guidance and Counseling PK-12 018 Topics Covered on FTCE Health K-12 Knowledge of the foundation, theories, and principles of health education - 6% Knowledge of the foundation, theories, and principles of health - 6% Knowledge of the foundation, theories, and principles of health - 10% Knowledge of personal health behaviors and wellness - 6% Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology - 6% Knowledge of pathology and prevention of human diseases and disorders - 6% Knowledge of interpersonal health - 8% Knowledge of sexual health - 9% Knowledge of nutrition and physical fitness - 7% Knowledge of nutrition and physical fitness - 7% Knowledge of substance use, abuse, and dependency and addictive - 9% Knowledge of substance use, abuse, and dependency and addictive - 7% Knowledge of consumer health-related practices and media literacy - 3% Knowledge of community health - 3% Knowledge of environmental health - 3% Knowledge of unintentional injury and safety practices - 4% FTCE Health K-12 019 Topics Covered on FTCE Hearing Impaired K-12 Knowledge of philosophical, historical, and legal foundations and their impact on the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 5% Knowledge of the auditory mechanism and hearing loss and its impact upon communication and learning - 7% Knowledge of language development and methods of communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 15% Ability to comprehend signing - 5% Knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 6% Knowledge of deaf and family cultures and their impact on students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 6% Knowledge of service delivery models for students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 4% Knowledge of the design, development, and implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), and Transition Individual Educational Plans (TIEP) - 11% Knowledge of transitional services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 5% Knowledge of assessments appropriate for students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 8% Knowledge of instructional strategies and modifications for students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 15% Knowledge of unique technologies, media, and resources for students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 5% Knowledge of content design and requirements for general education - 5% Knowledge of professional communication, advocacy, and collaboration to meet the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing - 4% FTCE Hearing Impaired K-12 020 Topics Covered on FTCE Humanities K-12 Knowledge of the vocabulary and concepts basic to the humanities - 15% Knowledge of historical periods, styles, and movements - 28% Knowledge of the interrelatedness of arts and ideas - 17% Knowledge of the relationship between a culture's beliefs and values and their expression in the humanities - 26% Knowledge of prominent aesthetic principles used by major cultures in evaluating the arts - 7% Knowledge of instructional techniques, assessment, and resources appropriate to the humanities - 7% FTCE Humanities K-12 022 Topics Covered on FTCE Marketing 6-12 Knowledge of marketing careers and employability - 6% Knowledge of human relations - 7% Knowledge of communications - 6% Knowledge of marketing mathematics - 8% Knowledge of economic principles - 13% Knowledge of marketing principles - 13% Knowledge of selling - 8% Knowledge of business operations - 6% Knowledge of sales promotion - 7% Knowledge of product and service technology - 3% Knowledge of eadership and management - 6% Knowledge of work - based experience - 4% Knowledge of program operation - 3% Knowledge of entrepreneu rship - 6% Knowledge of financial literacy - 4% FTCE Marketing 6-12 057 Topics Covered on FTCE Mathematics 6-12 Knowledge of algebra - 13% Knowledge of advanced algebra - 12% Knowledge of functions - 8% Knowledge of geometry - 15% Knowledge of coordinate geometry - 6% Knowledge of trigonometry - 7% Knowledge of statistics and probability - 10% Knowledge of calculus - 9% Knowledge of mathematical reasoning - 5% Knowledge of instruction and assessment - 15% FTCE Mathematics 6-12 026 Topics Covered on FTCE Middle Grades English 5-9 Knowledge of the characteristics of students in order to make instructional decisions - 12% Knowledge of applications of evidence-based research and best practices in teaching - 14% Knowledge of language arts content - 24% Knowledge of pedagogical content for teaching language arts - 24% Knowledge of various assessments and use of corresponding datato drive instructional decisions - 14% Knowledge and application of the collaborative processes of reading and writing - 12% FTCE Middle Grades English 5-9 014 Topics Covered on FTCE Middle Grades General Science 5-9 Conceptual and quantitative knowledge of the structure and behavior Conceptual and quantitative knowledge of the structure and behavior - 14% Conceptual and quantitative knowledge of forces and motion - 13% Conceptual and quantitative knowledge of energy and its effects - 12% Knowledge of Earth and the processes that affect it - 13% Knowledge of space science - 6% Knowledge of processes of life - 14% Knowledge of the effects of physical and biological factors on the environment - 10% Knowledge of the science learning environment - 5% Knowledge of process skills and application of scientific inquiry - 13% FTCE Middle Grades General Science 5-9 004 Topics Covered on FTCE Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9 English -     Knowledge of written and oral language - 8%    Knowledge of reading - 10%    Knowledge of literature - 5%    Knowledge of teaching middle grades English - 2% General Science -     Knowledge of the nature of science - 5%    Knowledge of living things and their environment - 6%    Knowledge of the forces of Earth and space - 6%    Knowledge of matter and energy - 6%    Knowledge of teaching middle grades general science - 2% Mathematics -     Knowledge of number sense, concepts, and operations - 5%    Knowledge of data analysis and probability - 4%    Knowledge of algebra - 6%    Knowledge of geometry - 4%    Knowledge of measurement - 4%    Knowledge of teaching middle grades mathematics - 2% Social Science -     Knowledge of history - 7%    Knowledge of geography - 7%    Knowledge of government, economics, and other social sciences - 8%    Knowledge of teaching middle grades social science - 2% FTCE Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9 62 Topics Covered on FTCE Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 Knowledge of problem-solving and reasoning skills - 13% Knowledge of mathematical manipulatives and models and instructional technology - 6% Knowledge of assessment in mathematics - 9% Knowledge of connections among mathematical concepts - 7% Knowledge of number sense, operations, and proportionality - 9% Knowledge of foundations of algebra - 14% Knowledge of algebraic thinking - 11% Knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and probability - 7% Knowledge of two-dimensional geometry - 15% Knowledge of measurement and spatial sense - 9% FTCE Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 025 Topics Covered on FTCE Middle Grades Social Science 5-9 Knowledge of history - 33% Knowledge of geography - 25% Knowledge of civics and government - 25% Knowledge of economics - 10% Knowledge of social science curriculum and instruction - 7% FTCE Middle Grades Social Science 5-9 038 Topics Covered on FTCE Physical Education K-12 Knowledge of the history and philosophy of the physical education profession - 3% Knowledge of standards-based physical education curriculum development - 10% Knowledge of developmentally appropriate physical education instructional strategies - 13% Knowledge of human growth and development and motor learning as they relate to physical education - 8% Knowledge of developmentally appropriate movement skills and concepts related to physical education - 12% Knowledge of lifetime health, wellness, and physical fitness - 12% Knowledge of cognitive, social, and emotional development through physical education and physical activity - 7% Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies that can be used to determine student levels and needs in physical education - 10% Knowledge of strategies that promote an effective learning environment - 7% Knowledge of laws, legislation, and liabilities that pertain to physical education - 4% Knowledge of laws, legislation, and liabilities that pertain to physical and terminology related to physical education and a variety of physical activities - 5% Knowledge of professional ethics, advocacy, and development - 4% Knowledge of the appropriate use of technology as related to physical education - 5% FTCE Physical Education K-12 063 Topics Covered on FTCE Physics 6-12 Knowledge of the nature of scientific investigation and instruction in physics - 7% Knowledge of the mathematics of physics - 8% Knowledge of thermodynamics - 10% Knowledge of mechanics - 27% Knowledge of waves and optics - 18% Knowledge of electricity and magnetism - 20% Knowledge of modern physics - 10% FTCE Physics 6-12 032 Topics Covered on FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 Developmental Knowledge -     Knowledge of child growth and development - 14%    Knowledge of foundations of early childhood (PreK–3) education - 5%    Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curricula - 20%    Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curricula - 12%    Knowledge of developmentally appropriate intervention strategies and resources available to meet the needs of all students - 15%    Knowledge of diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation - 14%    Knowledge of child guidance and classroom behavioral management - 13% Langauge Arts And Reading -     Knowledge of literacy and literacy instruction - 24% Knowledge of fiction and nonfiction genres including reading informational texts (e.g., literary nonfiction, historical, scientific, and technical texts) - 20%     Knowledge of reading foundational skills - 24%    Knowledge of language elements used for effective oral and written communication - 22%    Knowledge of assessments to inform literacy instruction - 10% Mathematics -     Knowledge of effective mathematics instruction - 23%    Knowledge of algebraic thinking - 16%    Knowledge of number concepts and operations in base ten - 30%    Knowledge of measurement and data collection and analysis - 15%    Knowledge of geometric and spatial concepts - 16% Science -     Knowledge of effective science instruction - 19%    Knowledge of the nature of science - 19%    Knowledge of earth and space sciences - 20%    Knowledge of the physical sciences - 17%    Knowledge of the life sciences - 25% FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 053 Topics Covered on FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 - Subtest 1: Developmental Knowledge Knowledge of child growth and development - 14% Knowledge of foundations of early childhood (PreK–3) education - 5% Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices - 20% Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curricula - 12% Knowledge of developmentally appropriate intervention strategies and resources available to meet the needs of all students - 15% Knowledge of diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation - 14% Knowledge of child guidance and classroom behavioral management - 13% FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 - Subtest 1: Developmental Knowledge 531 Topics Covered on FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 - Subtest 2: Language Arts and Reading Knowledge of literacy and literacy instruction - 24% Knowledge of fiction and nonfiction genres including reading informational texts (e.g., literary nonfiction, historical, scientific, and technical texts) - 20% Knowledge of reading foundational skills - 24% Knowledge of language elements used for effective oral and written communication - 22% Knowledge of assessments to inform literacy instruction - 10% FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 - Subtest 2: Language Arts and Reading 532 Topics Covered on FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 - Subtest 3:Mathematics Knowledge of effective mathematics instruction - 23% Knowledge of algebraic thinking - 16% Knowledge of number concepts and operations in base ten - 30% Knowledge of measurement and data collection and analysis - 15% Knowledge of geometric and spatial concepts - 16% FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 - Subtest 3:Mathematics 533 Topics Covered on FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 - Subtest 4:Science Knowledge of effective science instruction - 19% Knowledge of the nature of science - 19% Knowledge of earth and space sciences - 20% Knowledge of the physical sciences - 17% Knowledge of the life sciences - 25% FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 - Subtest 4:Science 534 Topics Covered on FTCE Preschool Education Birth-Age 4 Knowledge of typical and atypical early childhood development - 11% Knowledge of early childhood foundations, standards, and professional practices - 10% Knowledge of issues and practices for engaging culturally diverse families and communities - 12% Knowledge of curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice - 15% Knowledge of developmentally appropriate learning environments - 10% Knowledge of developmentally appropriate guidance that supports the self-regulation and social-emotional development of young children - 12% Knowledge of children with varying exceptionalities and special considerations and the impact on families - 10% Knowledge of developmentally appropriate screening, assessment, and evaluation - 10% Knowledge of health, safety, and nutrition - 10% FTCE Preschool Education Birth-Age 4 007 Topics Covered on FTCE Reading K-12 Knowledge of research and theories of reading processes - 10% Knowledge of text types and structures - 10% Knowledge of reading assessment and evaluation - 10% Knowledge of learning environments and procedures that support reading - 10% Knowledge of oral and written language acquisition and beginning reading - 11% Knowledge of phonics and word recognition - 12% Knowledge of vocabulary acquisition and use - 12% Knowledge of reading fluency and reading comprehension - 15% Knowledge of reading program development, implementation, and coordination - 10% FTCE Reading K-12 035 Topics Covered on FTCE School Psychologist PK-12 Knowledge of measurement theory, test construction, research, and statistics statistics - 7% Knowledge of data-based decision making and accountability - 13% Knowledge of child and adolescent development - 10% Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and exceptional student education - 10% Knowledge of curricula and instruction - 10% Knowledge of biological, social, and cultural bases of learning and behavior - 12% Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions - 5% Knowledge of evidence-based interventions - 15% Knowledge of consultation, collaboration, and problem solving - 10% Knowledge of professional school psychology and ethical decision making - 8% FTCE School Psychologist PK-12 036 Topics Covered on FTCE Social Science 6-12 Knowledge of geography - 10% Knowledge of economics - 15% Knowledge of political science - 15% Knowledge of world history - 25% Knowledge of U.S. history - 25% Knowledge of social science and its methodology - 10% FTCE Social Science 6-12 037 Topics Covered on FTCE Spanish K-12 Proficiency in presentational and interpersonal modes of communication (Speaking) - * Proficiency in presentational mode of communication (Writing) - * Proficiency in interpretive listening - 25% Proficiency in interpretive reading - 25% Knowledge of practices, products, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures - 22% Knowledge of language structure - 13% Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies based on second language acquisition principles - 25% (* The speaking section comprises 25% of the total score; the writing section The speaking section comprises 25% of the total score; the writing section) - FTCE Spanish K-12 039 Topics Covered on FTCE Speech 6-12 Knowledge of the fundamentals of effective communication - 15% Knowledge of the role of context in effective communication - 10% Knowledge of listening skills - 15% Knowledge of research skills - 10% Knowledge of message creation for public speaking - 15% Knowledge of message delivery for public speaking - 10% Knowledge of forensic events and techniques - 10% Knowledge of instructional techniques - 15% Subset II - Delivery of a speech with a unified message, integrating verbal - FTCE Speech 6-12 041 Topics Covered on FTCE Speech-Language Impaired K-12 Knowledge of basic communication processes - 20% Knowledge of the assessment process for students served in the school population - 30% Knowledge of intervention techniques for students served in the school population - 30% Knowledge of professional and legal issues - 15% Knowledge of research and theory - 5% FTCE Speech-Language Impaired K-12 042 Topics Covered on FTCE Visually Impaired K-12 Subtest 1: Leadership for Student Learning - 25%     Knowledge of effective facilitation of positive achievement results aligned with student learning goals and state accountability measures - 25%    Knowledge of effective prioritization of student learning through leadership actions that build and support a learning organization focused on student success and continuous improvement - 25%    Knowledge of effective development and implementation of an instructional framework that aligns school curriculum with state standards, effective instructional strategies, student learning needs, and assessments - 25%    Knowledge of effective structuring and monitoring of a school environment that improves learning for all student populations - 25% Subtest 2: Organizational Development -     Knowledge of effective recruitment and induction practices to develop a high-performing, diverse faculty and staff - 17%    Knowledge of effective practices for the development and retention of high-performing, diverse faculty and staff - 33%    Knowledge of effective practices that cultivate, support, and develop leaders within the organization - 25%    Knowledge of personal and professional behavior consistent with quality practices in education and community leadership - 25% FTCE Visually Impaired K-12 044