of sentence patterns Consistent point of view Conventions of standard American English Mathematics A 4 function calculator is provided for this portion of the test. Percent correct needed to pass on the easiest version: 60% Time allotted: 100 minutes Competencies Covered Number sense, concepts, and operations Measurement Geometry Spatial sense Algebraic thinking Data analysis Probability Reference Sheet The reference sheet provided includes: Area of a rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, and triangle Area and circumference of a circle Volume and surface area of a pyramid, prism, cone, cylinder, and sphere The Pythagorean Theorem Distance, midpoint, and slope formulas A simple interest formula Conversions between metric and standard units a decimal (3.14) and fractional (22/7) approximation of pi Reading Percent correct needed to pass on the easiest version: 73% Time allotted: 40 minutes Competencies Covered Literal comprehension Inferential comprehension FTCE Profession Education test The profession education test is meant to test education specific to pedagogy and professional practices. Percent correct needed to pass on the easiest version: 73% Time allotted: 150 minutes Competencies Covered Knowledge of instructional design and planning Knowledge of appropriate student-centered learning environments Knowledge of instructional delivery and facilitation through a comprehensive understanding of subject matter Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies for determining impact on student learning Knowledge of relevant continuous professional improvement Knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida Knowledge of research-based practices appropriate for teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) Knowledge of effective literacy strategies that can be applied across the curriculum to impact student learning FTCE Subject Area Examinations The subject area tests are meant to test the various subjects prospective teachers in Florida will be teaching. Grades 5-9 English General Sciences Mathematics Social Science Grades 6-12 Agriculture Biology Business Education Chemistry Drama Earth/Space Science English Technology Education Journalism Marketing Mathematics Physics Social Science Speech Grades K-12 Art Computer Science Educational Media Specialist (Includes Prekindergarten) ESOL(English to Speakers of Other Languages) Exceptional Student Education French German Guidance and Counseling (Includes Prekindergarten) Health Hearing Impaired Humanities Latin Music Physical Education Reading School Psychologist (Includes Prekindergarten) Spanish Speech-Language Impaired Visually Impaired Other Elementary Education (Grades K-6) ESOL Family and Consumer Science Prekindergarten/Primary (Grades Prekindergarten - 3) Preschool Education (Ages 0–4) Passing Rates Passing rates for various test are shown in the tables below. The tables list the percentage of first time test takers passing each exam, it then