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Create AccountThe Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) English 6-12 is a test that all educator candidates must pass in order to teach English at the middle and high school levels in Florida. Like all other FTCE tests, the FTCE English 6-12 is a pass/fail exam. The exam is computer-based with approximately 72 multiple-choice questions and one essay. Candidates have 2 hours and 30 minutes total to complete the test, and they must receive a 71% on the multiple-choice section and 8 out of 12 points on the written performance to achieve the FTCE passing score. The Florida English 6-12 certification exam tests candidates on various competencies and skills that directly correlate to the knowledge needed to teach English in secondary schools. The five competencies tested are as follows:
1. Effective use of the English language at the post-secondary level
2. Effective writing skills
3. Literacy processes across genres
4. Wide range of fiction, nonfiction, and informational texts
5. Critical responses to media
This article will outline the test format, content, exam scoring, test logistics, and preparation techniques for the FTCE English 6-12. The information below will provide you with the knowledge needed to understand the FTCE test, prepare for the test, create your own FTCE English 6-12 study guide, and become one step closer to becoming an English teacher in Florida.
The FTCE English 6-12 test is a computer-based, two-section exam that consists of approximately 72 multiple-choice questions and one written performance section. Candidates have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the multiple-choice section and one hour to complete the essay. Each multiple-choice question has four possible response options (A-D). Each question is one of five types: direct question, command, sentence completion, text analysis, or scenario.
The website of FTCE/FELE provides example questions of all five question types listed above. You can use these example questions to gain insight regarding the types of questions you can expect and to test your knowledge on the FTCE English 6-12 topics.
The FTCE English 6-12 multiple-choice section tests candidates on five competencies: English language, writing skills, literacy processes, range of texts, and response to media. The written performance section consists of one competency: literary analysis. Each competency consists of specific skills. The following sections will analyze all the FTCE competencies for the English 6-12 Test, breaking down the skills they cover and how frequently they appear throughout the exam.
Competency 1: Knowledge of the Effective Use of the English Language at the Post-Secondary Level
Competency 1 consists of 11 skills and makes up approximately 23% of the multiple-choice section, meaning there are 16-17 questions covering Competency 1. To study for this competency, candidates should focus on grammar and word deconstruction. The skills are as follows:
1. Identify sociocultural influences on language development
2. Portray grammar proficiency
3. Portray capitalization, punctuation, and spelling proficiency
4. Utilize sentence variety
5. Choose reference materials to determine the meaning and makeup of a word (part of speech, synonyms, etc.)
6. Understand the connotation and denotation of select words
7. Break down word structures to identify prefixes, suffixes, and root words
8. Identify figurative language
9. Utilize academic and domain-specific vocabulary
10. Assess students' language skills
Competency 2: Knowledge of Effective Writing Skills
Competency 2 consists of 11 skills and makes up approximately 21% of the multiple-choice section, meaning there are 15-16 questions covering Competency 2. To study for this competency, candidates should focus on writing and research processes. The skills are as follows:
1. Identify different writing forms
2. Analyze arguments
3. Identify effective writing styles and structures
4. Display writing process proficiency
5. Identify technology that supports the writing process
6. Provide appropriate feedback to student writing
7. Help students choose reliable sources for research
8. Display research process proficiency
9. Explain how audience and purpose impact writing
10. Assess students' writing skills
11. Select appropriate teaching methods and resources to teach writing skills
Competency 3: Knowledge of Literacy Processes Across Genres
Competency 3 consists of 10 skills and makes up approximately 21% of the multiple-choice section, meaning there are 15-16 questions covering Competency 3. To study for this competency, candidates should focus on textual analysis and teaching students how to understand texts. The skills are as follows:
1. Understand the levels of text complexity
2. Assess various teaching strategies for textual analysis
3. Choose strategies to build meaning from texts
4. Display proficiency in understanding text readability levels
5. Determine word or text meaning based on context
6. Implement fluency promotion strategies
7. Understand how a text's structure impacts comprehension
8. Understand the relationship between reading performance and the reading continuum
9. Assess literacy processes
10. Apply appropriate teaching methods and resources to teach literary studies
Competency 4: Knowledge of a Wide Range of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Informational Texts
Competency 4 consists of 8 skills and makes up approximately 23% of the multiple-choice section, meaning there are 16-17 questions covering Competency 4. For this competency, candidates should focus on studying literary works from various genres and time periods. The skills are as follows:
1. Analyze literary devices
2. Identify genre characteristics
3. Identify key characteristics of various literary movements
4. Identify methods for assessing fiction, nonfiction, and informational text comprehension
5. Analyze texts using different critical approaches and theories
6. Identify the characteristics of texts from different historic periods
7. Identify various historical and contemporary authors and speakers
8. Apply appropriate teaching methods and resources to teach this works of literature
Competency 5: Knowledge of Critical Responses to Media
Competency 5 consists of 4 skills and makes up approximately 12% of the multiple-choice section, meaning there are 8-9 questions covering Competency 5. For studying this competency, candidates should focus on analyzing media in all of its forms. The skills are as follows:
1. Use techniques and resources to support forms of public communication
2. Conduct media analysis
3. Apply appropriate teaching methods and resources to teach this competency
4. Identify methods for assessing students' listening, viewing, speaking, and presenting proficiency
Competency 6: Demonstration of the Ability to Respond Critically through an Analysis of a Literary Selection
Competency 6 consists of 1 skill and makes up 100% of the written performance section. For studying this competency, candidates should conduct timed practice essays, solidifying their brainstorming and writing approach. The skills are as follows:
1. Create a clear thesis statement
2. Support a thesis statement through solid evidence and arguments
3. Display advanced English writing proficiency
4. Use appropriate style to enhance the reader's interest and understanding
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Create AccountThe FTCE English 6-12 grades on a scale score system. A scale score system provides fairness for all test takers due to various exam versions. To reach the FTCE passing score, candidates must receive a scaled score of at least 200 on the multiple-choice section and 8 out of 12 points on the written performance section. For the multiple-choice section, candidates need to answer 71%, or approximately 52, of the questions correctly. Two essay evaluators grade the written performance section. Their individually designated scores are then combined to make the total essay score. If the evaluators rate the essay more than one point apart, a third rater reviews the essay and disputes the discrepancy. Candidates must pass both sections in order to pass this FTCE Subject Area.
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You will need to create an individualized study plan to succeed in the FTCE English 6-12. The best way to get started is to review the tested competencies and skills. You can conduct personal research on each competency or use the references provided on the FTCE/FELE website. After reviewing the test topics, you can take an FTCE English 6-12 practice exam on the FTCE/FELE website. The website provides 30 sample questions you can answer to gain insight into what the test questions will look like and gauge your current knowledge level. After taking the FTCE practice test, you can use your results to help you develop a more formal study plan and schedule that fits your needs. Your study plan should include all the skills listed under each competency, as well as practice essays. If you incorporate all the listed skills into your study plan, you will be studying 44 skills for the multiple-choice section and four skills for the written performance section. Your study plan should set realistic expectations; give yourself enough time to study a bit each day to avoid becoming overworked. If you need further guidance, the FTCE/FELE website suggests that you reach out to an advisor or mentor to discuss the FTCE prep that works best for you.
There are approximately 72 multiple-choice questions and one essay in the FTCE English 6-12 exam. Both of the sections are graded separately.
The passing score for the multiple-choice section is 71%. The passing score for the written-performance section is 8 out of 12 points.
