Teacher Certification
Test Preparation
The 91tvӰԺ College of Education offers a variety of resources to assist our students in preparing for the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE), including in-person tutoring, online modules, and conference style boot camps. Our dedicated faculty and staff are always working to develop additional test preparation resources in an effort to increase student success!
Self Preparation
Growth Mindset
Your mindset is a strong indicator of performance and learning. A growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset, can lead to an increased level of achievement! Assess your current mindset and learn about the benefits at .
91tvӰԺ Counseling Center
We understand that preparing and taking the FTCE or General Knowledge Test (GKT) exams can be stressful, so 91tvӰԺ offers services for test anxiety that are available at the 91tvӰԺ Counseling Center.
Self Assessment
Practice Tests
It is important to identify the concepts that you need assistance with so you know where to focus most of your attention when studying! Visit the Florida Teacher Certification Exam website to take a practice test.
are provided by the Florida Department of Education for self-study test preparation. These guides include a practice test, which allows you to utilize your score to determine what areas you need to study. Visit the to learn more about the percentage of correct questions needed to pass each exam.
Test Preparation
General Knowledge Test Boot Camps
Are you preparing to take the FTCE General Knowledge Test? We can help you get test-ready!
The College of Education regularly hosts a series of test preparation boot camps for
individuals who are preparing to take the General Knowledge Test. Sessions include
short but intensive overviews of all sections of the exam to help you achieve success.
For more information on upcoming Boot Camp dates contact edu-advise@usf.edu
Online Test Preparation with the iTeach Professional Learning Program
The Florida Center for Instructional Technology has developed a series of that are specifically designed to help prepare you to take the Professional Education and the General Knowledge: Reading, Math, English Language Skills and Essay subtests on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam. Each course contains a study guide, two practice exams, and additional practice questions for each competency and every skill tested on the FTCE Professional Education and General Knowledge Test.
There is a 50 percent discount on course registration fees for 91tvӰԺ students. Contact your academic advisor for more information.