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Understanding what is on the FTCE Pre-K / Primary exam is crucial step in preparing for the exam. You will need to have an understanding of the testing domain (topics covered) to be sure you are studying the correct information.
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Understanding the exact breakdown of the FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 has 205 multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| FTCE Prekindergarten Primary PK-3 Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Developmental Knowledge | ||
| Knowledge of child growth and development | 14% | 7 |
| Knowledge of foundations of early childhood (PreK–3) education | 5% | 3 |
| Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices | 20% | 10 |
| Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curricula | 12% | 6 |
| Knowledge of developmentally appropriate intervention strategies and resources available to meet the needs of all students |
15% | 8 |
| Knowledge of diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation | 14% | 7 |
| Knowledge of child guidance and classroom behavioral management | 13% | 7 |
| Langauge Arts And Reading | ||
| Knowledge of literacy and literacy instruction | 24% | 13 |
| Knowledge of fiction and nonfiction genres including reading informational texts (e.g., literary nonfiction, historical, scientific, and technical texts) |
20% | 10 |
| Knowledge of reading foundational skills | 24% | 13 |
| Knowledge of language elements used for effective oral and written communication | 22% | 11 |
| Knowledge of assessments to inform literacy instruction | 10% | 5 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Knowledge of effective mathematics instruction | 23% | 12 |
| Knowledge of algebraic thinking | 16% | 8 |
| Knowledge of number concepts and operations in base ten | 30% | 16 |
| Knowledge of measurement and data collection and analysis | 15% | 8 |
| Knowledge of geometric and spatial concepts | 16% | 8 |
| Science | ||
| Knowledge of effective science instruction | 19% | 10 |
| Knowledge of the nature of science | 19% | 10 |
| Knowledge of earth and space sciences | 20% | 10 |
| Knowledge of the physical sciences | 17% | 9 |
| Knowledge of the life sciences | 25% | 13 |