Elementary Education K-6: Social Science
3 free practice tests · 45 questions each · 1h 5min · No sign-up required
About This Exam
This is Subtest 2 of the FTCE Elementary Education K-6 exam. It covers social science content and pedagogy that elementary teachers need to teach history, geography, economics, and civics at the K-6 level. The questions focus on both content knowledge and the ability to apply instructional strategies for social studies.
What's Covered
- Knowledge of history — key events and figures in U.S. and world history, timelines, primary and secondary sources, historical thinking skills, and cause-and-effect relationships
- Knowledge of geography — the five themes of geography (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, regions), map skills, physical and human geography
- Knowledge of government and civics — the U.S. Constitution, branches of government, rights and responsibilities of citizens, the election process, and civic participation
- Knowledge of economics — basic economic concepts (scarcity, supply and demand, opportunity cost), types of economic systems, producers and consumers, trade
- Knowledge of social science methodology and instructional strategies — teaching with primary sources, inquiry-based instruction, integrating social studies across the curriculum
For the official exam description, see the official FTCE K-6 Social Science page.
Study Tips
- The exam blends content knowledge with pedagogy. You need to know the facts and know how to teach them to elementary students.
- Geography questions often involve reading or interpreting maps, charts, and graphs. Practice identifying information from these visual sources.
- Know the basic structure of U.S. government at the federal, state, and local levels. The exam expects you to teach civics to young children, so the questions are foundational but precise.
- Economics questions at this level focus on basic concepts — goods vs. services, needs vs. wants, supply and demand, and the role of money. Don't overthink them.
- Review Florida-specific history content. The exam may include questions about Florida's geography, early history, and role in U.S. events.
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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