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Taking the FTCE General Knowledge Test exam can be a daunting task. Because its goal is to test your classroom readiness across the spectrum of content, it covers a lot of ground.
The General Knowledge Test measures academic skills in English Language Skills, Reading, and Mathematics needed to prepare successfully for a career in education. All skills assessed have been identified as needed for college and career readiness. The test consists of four subtests: Essay, English Language Skills, Reading, and Mathematics. Many of the problems require the integration of multiple skills to achieve a solution.
Taking the General Knowledge Test can be a daunting task. Because its goal is to test your classroom readiness across the spectrum of content, it covers a lot of ground. This breadth can make it hard to know how to prepare. Luckily, if you understand how the test is organized and what it is testing, you will have no problem prepping for this exam with our FTCE General Knowledge practice test.
For more information, check out our FTCE General Knowledge practice test and breakdown.
| Questions | Time limit | |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | 50’ |
| English Language Skills | 40 | 40’ |
| Reading | 40 | 55’ |
| Mathematics | 45 | 100’ |
You will have 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete the multiple-choice sections and 50 minutes to complete the essay.
The General Knowledge Test consists of 125 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay. The test is administered via computer. Because of this, there can be a variety in the style of questions that are asked.
You should expect to see three main types of questions: single-answer, stimulus-based, and cluster. You should expect most questions to require you simply to click an oval next to the correct answer. They may ask you to zoom in on details in a graphic or picture, click boxes next to all that apply, click on checkboxes, click on parts of a graphic or sentence, use a drag and drop feature, or select your answer from a drop-down menu.
