Elementary Education K-6: Science
3 free practice tests · 45 questions each · 1h 10min · No sign-up required
About This Exam
This is Subtest 3 of the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam. It assesses your knowledge of science content and science instruction at the elementary level, covering the nature of science, physical science, earth and space science, and life science.
What's Covered
- Nature of science — the scientific method, experimental design, variables (independent, dependent, controlled), forming hypotheses, and drawing conclusions from data
- Physical science — properties of matter (mass, volume, density), states of matter, forces and motion, energy (kinetic and potential), simple machines, light, sound, and electricity
- Earth and space science — Earth's structure and processes, rocks and minerals, weathering and erosion, the water cycle, weather and climate, the solar system, and Earth's rotation and revolution
- Life science — cells and organisms, plant and animal classification, life cycles, ecosystems, food chains and webs, heredity, and adaptation
- Science instruction and assessment — inquiry-based science teaching, hands-on investigations, safety in the science classroom, and integrating science across the curriculum
For the official exam description, see the official FTCE K-6 Science page.
Study Tips
- Know the scientific method thoroughly — the exam will present experimental scenarios and ask you to identify the hypothesis, variables, or flaws in the design.
- Physical science questions often require understanding of energy transfer and forces. Be comfortable with concepts like friction, gravity, and Newton's laws at a basic level.
- Earth science is heavily tested. Know the water cycle, rock cycle, layers of the Earth, and the relationship between Earth's tilt and seasons.
- Life science questions focus on classification, ecosystems, and adaptations. Understand food chains, energy flow through ecosystems, and the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors.
- Many questions are pedagogical — they'll ask how to teach a concept, not just what the concept is. Be ready for 'which activity best demonstrates...' question formats.
How to Register
Register at fl.nesinc.com. The exam costs $150 (for all four K-6 subtests taken together). A scaled score of 200 (scaled) is required to pass. Military personnel, veterans, and their spouses may be eligible for certification exam fee waivers through the Florida Department of Education.
About Our Practice Tests
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