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Welcome to the FTCE General Knowledge (GK) Resource Page! We are very excited to introduce the launch of our newly designed website. We have taken great care to make this site user-friendly. We provide essential information to ALL users to become proficient in all things GK. As you navigate, you will be able to access important documents, review testing strategies, find answers to frequently asked questions, take sample tests from each subject area, review tutorials, and so much more.
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Sign-Up for Examination
Click here in order to sign-up for the FTCE General Knowledge Exam. This link will allow you to choose your test date, time, and location that best suit your needs.
Examination Times
English Language Skills Subtest: 40 Minutes
Reading Subtest: 55 Minutes
Essay Subtest: 50 Minutes
Math Subtest: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes
If you take all 4 subtests in a single session, you will receive a 15-minute break. Review the break schedule for more information.
Participant Testimonials
Wow! The classes are wonderful! It has been a blessing to me! The instructors are wonderful! Thank you for allowing me to enroll in the classes.
~ Malenie Lee
I passed the MATH portion of the GK. I had some good help from the boot camps I attended. However, Mr. Darrick Seymore was MOST instrumental in me passing because of his dedication to teaching me!!! I am very grateful to him as he really cares about educating future teachers and dedicating his time. The process you guys are developing is really helping people pass this GK, but the individuals MUST desire to be proactive and go beyond normal habits of studying!!!!
~Korey Cladd
Cecile, you are an angel sent from Heaven. Thank you so so much. I just sent an email to Ms. Guzman introducing myself and giving her info on what I really need help with ( algebra…ugh ). Have a great day! I will because I feel like there is hope now!
~Patricia Arnold
Just a quick note to let you know that another participant has passed the GK Math Exam. UNF student C. Masin just reached out to let me know that she successfully completed the exam. Be encouraged and keep the Success Reports coming.
~Darrick Seymore
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GK Examination Prep and Strategies
Click here to access tips and strategies to aide in relieving exam-taking anxiety and cultivating test-taking performance skills. In addition, you will discover how to study for examinations, learn efficient ways to take tests, and secrets to retaining knowledge materials studied.
Subject Area Assistance
DISCLAIMERS:
- Participation in a district sponsored preparation event does not guarantee success on the FTCE General Knowledge Examination. Your continued preparation, attention to stressors, and taking the exam within a reasonable time after the prep sessions, will be key to satisfying this very necessary step in the process to ensure your continued employment.
- All of these study problems were created by targeting question types from multiple sources in an effort to provide appropriate practice with sample questions you might encounter on the FTCE General Knowledge Examination.
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GK Documents
All DCPS employees seeking Certification with the Department of Education (DOE) must agree to voluntarily release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue The School Board of Duval County, Florida, Duval County Public Schools.
To receive reimbursement, participants must submit the Reimbursement Form along with a valid score report to the Certification Office. Only those who have attended all review sessions (for the content areas needed) are eligible for reimbursement.
Submit documents to DCPSCertificationOffice@duvalschools.org. Please feel free to call 904.390.2460 with questions.
Answers and Explanations of Reading Test
Online Courses
We now offer General Knowledge preparation classes online through our Duval County Public Schools Blackboard Page! Each GK subtest (Math, Essay, ELS, & Reading) has its own 7 week course that follows the guidelines set forth by the Florida Department of Education.
All online courses require the following:
- Computer with personal access to the Internet (e.g., computer with a modem or cable modem connection)
- You must have Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (such as Comcast, AT&T or AOL) before you can access your online course.
- Access to email in order for instructors and program administrators to share information
- Web-browser software at least Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Firefox 1.0.x. You can download Internet Explorer or Firefox. For alternate browsers, see the Blackboard browser requirements and the Browser Check for Blackboard.
- Windows 95 operating system or higher
- Virus-checking software
Other Software Requirements and Plug-Ins
Some websites and courses require additional software programs for your web browser called "plug-ins," that enable your browser to display various audio, video, or graphics.
Some utilities you can download are:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (for PDF files)
- Quicktime digital media player
- RealPlayer digital media player
- Macromedia Shockwave Player
- WSFTP Free Version
- PowerPointViewer
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2020 - 2021 General Knowledge Preparation Sessions
September 14, 2020 – October 22, 2020
GK LIVE Series – Virtual Class
Please Note:
· A participant MUST choose Essay OR Reading on Monday and Wednesday, because the classes are held simultaneously.
· A participant MUST choose English Language Skills OR Math on Tuesday and Thursday, because the classes are held simultaneously.
Monday & Wednesday
Essay
5:30 to 7:30
Monday & Wednesday
Reading
5:30 to 7:30
Tuesday & Thursday
Math
5:30 to 7:30
Tuesday & Thursday
English Language Skills
5:30 to 7:30
Subject
Course Codes
Section
Essay
15706
20368
Reading
15706
20369
Math
15706
20370
English Language Skills
15706
20371
October Saturday Series - Saturday ONLY Sessions
Virtual Class – Skype Business
Saturday, October 3
Saturday, October 10
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, October 24
Math
8:00 to 10:00
Math
8:00 to 10:00
Math
8:00 to 10:00
Math
8:00 to 10:00
Reading
10:00 to 12:00
Reading
10:00 to 12:00
Reading
10:00 to 12:00
Reading
10:00 to 12:00
English Language Skills
1:00 to 2:30
English Language Skills
1:00 to 2:30
English Language Skills
1:00 to 2:30
English Language Skills
1:00 to 2:30
Essay
2:30 to 4:00
Essay
2:30 to 4:00
Essay
2:30 to 4:00
Essay
2:30 to 4:00
Subject
Course Codes
Section
Math
15706
20372
Reading
15706
20373
English Language Skills
15706
20374
Essay
15706
20375
November 2, 2020 – November 5, 2020 (November Mega Week)
Virtual Class – Skype Business
Monday – Thursday
Essay
5:00 to 7:00
Monday – Thursday
Reading
5:00 to 7:00
Monday – Thursday
Math
5:00 to 7:00
Monday – Thursday
English Language Skills
5:00 to 7:00
Subject
Course Codes
Section
Essay
15706
20376
Reading
15706
20377
Math
15706
20378
English Language Skills
15706
20379
October Saturday Series - Saturday ONLY Sessions
Virtual Class – Skype Business
Saturday, December 5
Saturday, December 12
Saturday, December 19
Reading
9:00 to 11:00
Reading
9:00 to 11:00
Reading
9:00 to 11:00
Subject
Course Codes
Section
Reading
15706
21074
December 7, 2020 – January 21, 2021
Virtual Class – Skype Business
Monday
English Language Skills
5:30 to 7:30
Tuesday
Reading
5:30 to 7:30
Wednesday
Essay
5:30 to 7:30
Thursday
Math
5:30 to 7:30
Subject
Course Codes
Section
English Language Skills
15706
20380
Reading
15706
20381
Essay
15706
20382
Math
15706
20383
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Contact Information:
Cecile Wallace, Supervisor
Harperc2@duvalschools.org
(904) 390-2250