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FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 Exam at a Glance:
FTCE Prekindergarten/ Primary PK-3 Study Guide Format
The FTCE Prekindergarten/ Primary PK-3 (053) study guides include instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 1000+ practice questions. The study guides cover 45 concepts across 4 subtests:
- Subtest 1: Developmental Knowledge (531)
- Subtest 2: Language Arts and Reading (532)
- Subtest 3: Mathematics (533)
- Subtest 4: Science (534)
Subtest 1: Developmental Knowledge (531):
| Concept | Number of Lesions | Practice Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Development | 4 | 18 |
| Family and Community | 5 | 62 |
| Theories | 4 | 34 |
| Theorists and Curriculum | 6 | 41 |
| Responsibilities | 5 | 48 |
| Instruction | 9 | 79 |
| Management | 4 | 79 |
| Procedure | 7 | 168 |
| Strategies | 3 | 65 |
| Diverse Needs | 6 | 49 |
| Child Guidance | 6 | 34 |
Subtest 2: Language Arts and Reading (532):
| Concept | Number of Lessons | Practice Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Emergent Literacy | 12 | 120 |
| Instruction | 6 | 113 |
| Text and Literature | 5 | 34 |
| Comprehension | 3 | 60 |
| Word Recognition | 5 | 65 |
| Fluency | 2 | 36 |
| Communication | 8 | 115 |
| Conventions | 3 | 35 |
| Assessment | 4 | 38 |
Subtest 3: Mathematics (533):
| Concepts | Number of Lessons | Practice Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction | 7 | 86 |
| Reasoning | 7 | 37 |
| Assessment | 6 | 42 |
| Algebraic Thinking | 7 | 39 |
| Numbers | 5 | 49 |
| Operations | 7 | 44 |
| Fractions | 5 | 38 |
| Measurement | 5 | 33 |
| Data | 3 | 30 |
| Shapes | 5 | 28 |
| Spatial Concepts | 4 | 9 |
Subtest 4: Science (534):
| Concepts | Number of Lessons | Practice Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Inquiry | 11 | 43 |
| Instruction and Assessment | 7 | 43 |
| Data | 6 | 24 |
| Nature of Science | 7 | 18 |
| Earth | 13 | 61 |
| Space | 3 | 23 |
| Weather and Climate | 4 | 28 |
| Sun-Earth-Moon System | 5 | 46 |
| Matter | 8 | 47 |
| Energy | 3 | 34 |
| Forces and Motion | 3 | 41 |
| Ecology | 9 | 49 |
| Genetics | 4 | 21 |
| Plants and Animals | 6 | 34 |
How to Use the Study Guide
You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content, gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test. You will have three attempts at taking the practice test.
Is the Study Guide Test-Aligned?
Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the FTCE Prekindergarten/ Primary PK-3 (053) exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company. We then work with content and teaching experts to distill down what test-takers need to know. No matter where you are in the study guide, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.
Benefits of Using the Study Guide
The FTCE Prekindergarten/ Primary PK-3 study guide was created to help you pass your FTCE Prekindergarten/ Primary PK-3 (053) exam. The comprehensive study guide provides you with all the information and study resources you need to be successful on test day!
The FTCE Prekindergarten/ Primary PK-3 (053) exam assesses if you have the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful prek-3 teacher. Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!
FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 (053) at a Glance
| Subtest | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Developmental Knowledge (531) | Approximately 50 | 1 Hour, 10 Minutes |
| Language Arts and Reading (532) | Approximately 50 | 1 Hour, 10 Minutes |
| Mathematics (533) | Approximately 40 | 1 Hour, 10 Minutes |
| Science (534) | Approximately 40 | 1 Hour |
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FTCE Prekindergarten/ Primary PK-3 (053) Quick Facts
How much does the FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 (053) study guide cost?
You can access the FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 (053) study guide for $49.99 a month. Your subscription includes this study guide and every FTCE study guide in the 240 Tutoring catalog.
Does the FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 (053) study guide have practice tests?
Yes. The study guide includes three full-length practice tests that mimic the actual exam with the same number of questions and time limit as the real test.
Is the FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 (053) study guide test-aligned?
Yes. The 240 Tutoring curriculum team studies all standards and competencies for the exam and cross-references them with questions released by the official testing company
How long will it take me to complete the FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 (053) study guide?
Most people take between 30 to 90 days to complete the study guide, though everyone’s situation is different.
