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FTCE General Knowledge Test Questions Breakdown

What Types of Questions Are on the General Knowledge Exam, How Much Time Do You Have and How Should You Study?

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Preparing for your FTCE General Knowledge exam can be confusing, especially if you don’t know how many questions to expect or what type of questions the GK exam asks. Plus, there are so many different resources available that it’s hard to know which ones will truly help you pass. Fortunately, we’re going to help bring you some clarity.

First, we’ll look at how many questions are on the General Knowledge exam. Then, we’ll break down the different kinds of questions and look specifically at essays, also known as constructed-response questions. Finally, we’ll look at the best resources to help you pass your FTCE exam and show you where to find them.

We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get started.

Preparing for your FTCE General Knowledge exam can be confusing, especially if you don’t know how many questions to expect or what type of questions the GK exam asks. Plus, there are so many different resources available that it’s hard to know which ones will truly help you pass. Fortunately, we’re going to help bring you some clarity.

First, we’ll look at how many questions are on the General Knowledge exam. Then, we’ll break down the different kinds of questions and look specifically at essays, also known as constructed-response questions. Finally, we’ll look at the best resources to help you pass your FTCE exam and show you where to find them.

We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get started.

How many questions are on the FTCE GK?

The GK exam consists of four subtests with a combined total of 120 questions. The English Language Skills, Reading, and Mathematics subtests each have approximately 40 questions. Despite having approximately equal numbers of questions, the testing time is different for each subtest. The last subtest consists of one essay question.

FTCE General Knowledge Exam Test Breakdown: Number of Questions and Time Limit

More information about the General Knowledge exam can be found on the FTCE website.

What kinds of questions are on the FTCE General Knowledge (082)?

Now that you know how many questions are on your FTCE exam, let’s look at the type of questions you’ll be asked.

The English Language Skills, Reading, and Mathematics subtests all consist of selected-response questions. These questions are multiple-choice and have one correct answer choice.

The essay subtest consists of one essay on an assigned topic. You will need to plan, write, and edit your essay in 50 minutes. Essay questions can be intimidating, but they don’t have to be. 240 Tutoring offers a great resource on how to answer constructed-response, or essay, questions. And best of all, the 240 General Knowledge Study Guide includes practice prompts and sample answers to study, as well as the option to have your essay professionally graded when you take a practice test!

The offers additional insight into essay questions to help better prepare you for this section of the exam.

What are the best resources for studying for the FTCE GK (082)?

Now that you have a little background knowledge on the GK questions, you’re probably feeling less confused about what to expect. To give you even more clarity, let’s look at the best resources to help you study for the General Knowledge exam.

Who doesn’t love free resources? 240 Tutoring offers free FTCE General Knowledge practice test and a breakdown of each subtest. This is a great resource to better understand the questions that will be asked and the content that will be covered.

One of the best ways to study for your FTCE exam is by using a comprehensive study guide. With 538 practice questions and over 200 pages of study material, the FTCE General Knowledge Study Guide from 240 Tutoring has everything you need to help you pass the GK exam.

The Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) website provides a list of competencies and skills covered on the GK exam as well as sample questions for each subtest.

With the information you now have about the types of questions on the exam, as well as some ideas for study resources, you’re one step closer to passing the FTCE General Knowledge exam!

If you’re looking for more detailed information, check out this article on how to prepare for and pass the GK exam.

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