Understanding the exact breakdown of the FTCE General Knowledge test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The FTCE General Knowledge has 120 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay questions. The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| FTCE General Knowledge Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| General Knowledge English Language | ||
| Knowledge of language structure | 25% | 10 |
| Knowledge of vocabulary application | 25% | 10 |
| Knowledge of standard English conventions | 50% | 20 |
| General Knowledge Math | ||
| Knowledge of number sense, concepts, and operations | 17% | 7 |
| Knowledge of geometry and measurement | 21% | 8 |
| Knowledge of algebraic thinking and the coordinate plane | 29% | 12 |
| Knowledge of probability, statistics, and data interpretation | 33% | 13 |
| General Knowledge Reading | ||
| Knowledge of key ideas and details based on text selections | 40% | 16 |
| Knowledge of craft and structure based on text selections | 25% | 10 |
| Knowledge of the integration of information and ideas based on text selections | 35% | 14 |
| Essay Subtest | ||