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What’s on the Test?
The FTCE Elementary Education K-6 test contains 175 multiple-choice questions and is timed at 4.5 hours.
The exam is split into four subtests, which can be taken in separate testing sessions or all at once.
1. Language Arts and Reading
50 questions | 1 hour and 5 minutes
- The reading process
- Texts and text analysis
- The writing process
- Literacy instruction and assessments
- Communication and media literacy
2. Social Science
45 questions | 1 hour and 5 minutes
- Government and citizenship
- Effective instructional practices
- Production, distribution, and consumption
- Time, continuity, and change
- People, places, and environment
3. Science
45 questions | 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Earth and space
- Physical sciences
- Effective science instruction
- Life science
- The nature of science
4. Mathematics
35 questions | 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Decimals, integers, and fractions in base-10
- Algebraic reasoning
- Geometric concepts
- Measurement, data analysis, and statistics
- Student reasoning and instructional practices
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create an FTCE/FELE account on their website. You can then register for the exam via your account.
The testing fee is $150 if you take all four subtests in on appointment. If you want to split up the subtests into different appointments, here’s what the fees look like:
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How the Exam is Scored
The FTCE Elementary Education K-6 test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. You’ll need a scaled score of at least 200 on all four subtests to pass the full exam.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam?
The exam contains 175 questions.
What is the time limit for the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam?
Each subtest is timed separately, but the full exam is timed at 4.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 200 on each subtest to pass.
How much does the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam cost?
If you’re taking all four subtests at once, the testing fee is $150.