FTCE Elementary Education K-6

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  • Language Arts and Reading (Test Code 601); Social Science (Test Code 602); Science (Test Code 603); Mathematics (Test Code 604)
  • Approximately 175 multiple-choice questions in total; around 50 for Language Arts and Reading, 45 for Social Science, 45 for Science and 35 for Mathematics
  • 1 hour and 5 minutes each for Reading and Social Science; 1 hour and 10 minutes each for Science and Mathematics
  • 200 per subtest (scaled score)

FTCE Elementary Education Overview

The FTCE Elementary Education K-6 (060) Test is an elementary education credentialing exam with four subtests. All sections are comprised entirely of multiple-choice questions.

Language Arts and Reading (601) covers Reading Process; Literary Analysis and Genres; Language and the Writing Process; Literacy Instruction and Assessments; and Communication and Media Literacy.

Social Science (602) covers Instructional Practices and Assessments; History; Geography; Government and Civics; and Economics.

Science (603) covers Instruction; Nature of Science; Physical Sciences; Earth and Space; and Life Science.

Mathematics (604) covers Student Thinking and Instructional Practices; Operations, Algebraic Thinking, Counting and Number in Base Ten; Fractions, Ratios and Integers; Measurement, Data Analysis and Statistics; and Geometric Concepts.

FTCE Elementary Education Testing Costs

2025 FTCE Elementary Education Testing Costs*

Below is an overview of the 2025 FTCE Elementary Education testing fees for computer-based testing.

Service Fees
One subtest $37.50
Two subtests $75.00
Three subtests $112.50
Four subtests $150.00

 

FTCE Elementary Education Test Dates

2025 FTCE Elementary Education Test Dates*

Computer-based testing is now offered continuously throughout the year.

FTCE Elementary Education Test Dates Results Release Dates
11/25/24 – 12/1/24 12/9/24
12/2/24 – 12/8/24 12/16/24
12/9/24 – 12/15/24 12/23/24
12/16/24 – 12/22/24 12/30/24
12/23/24 – 12/29/24 1/6/25
12/30/24 – 1/5/25 1/13/25
1/6/25 – 1/12/25 1/17/25
1/13/25 – 1/19/25 1/27/25
1/20/25 – 1/26/25 2/3/25
1/27/25 – 2/2/25 2/10/25
2/3/25 – 2/9/25 2/17/25
2/10/25 – 2/16/25 2/24/25
2/17/25 – 2/23/25 3/3/25
2/24/25 – 3/2/25 3/10/25
3/3/25 – 3/9/25 3/17/25
3/10/25 – 3/16/25 3/24/25
3/17/25 – 3/23/25 3/31/25
3/24/25 – 3/30/25 4/7/25
3/31/25 – 4/6/25 4/14/25
4/7/25 – 4/13/25 4/21/25
4/14/25 – 4/20/25 4/28/25
4/21/25 – 4/27/25 5/5/25
4/28/25 – 5/4/25 5/12/25

 

*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official FTCE website at http://www.fl.nesinc.com to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.

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