Rhonda Atkinson - FTCE Elementary Education K-6 Book + Online

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Florida FTCE Elementary Education K6 with Online Practice Tests, 3rd Edition

Published 2017

Copyright 2016 by Research & Education Association, Inc. Prior editions copyright 2012, 2006 by Research & Education Association, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission of the publisher.

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Library of Congress Control Number 2016934649

ISBN-13: 978-0-7386-1208-9

ISBN-10: 0-7386-1208-1

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FTCEELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-6 (060)

Access your Online Tools
by following the instructions
found at the back of this book.

Contents

Diagnostic Test

(Also available online at www.rea.com/studycenter)

FTCE Elementary Education K-6 Practice Test 2

(Available online at www.rea.com/studycenter)

Subtest 1: Language Arts and Reading

Subtest 2: Social Science

Subtest 3: Science

Subtest 4: Mathematics

About Our Author

Rhonda Atkinson, Ph.D., has an extensive background in reading and psychology, and a deep understanding of how people learn. She has applied this knowledge to a variety of content areas and learner needs, and is an expert in instructional design.

After earning her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Louisiana State University, Dr. Atkinson went on to become a faculty member and administrator in post-secondary education programs in Louisiana, Missouri, and Florida. Along the way, she has created courses and workshops to meet different content and learner needs in online, face-to-face, and hybrid formats.

She has also developed educational materials for Northrop Grumman, the Institute for Healthcare Advancement, Novartis, the Public Broadcasting Corporation, the Louisiana Office of Elder Affairs, the Louisiana Office of Nutrition Education, and the Louisiana Department of Education.

Dr. Atkinson is the co-author of seven college textbooksmany of them in multiple editionsin reading and learning strategies. She currently serves as a professor of education at Valencia College, Orlando, Florida, where she teaches undergraduate education courses in student success and technology as well as post-graduate certification courses in education.

About REA

Founded in 1959, Research & Education Association (REA) is dedicated to publishing the finest and most effective educational materialsincluding study guides and test prepsfor students of all ages.

Today, REAs wide-ranging catalog is a leading resource for students, teachers, and other professionals. Visit www.rea.com to see a complete listing of all our titles.

Acknowledgments

In addition to our authors, we would like to thank REAs Larry B. Kling, Vice President, Editorial, for supervising development; Pam Weston, Publisher, for setting the quality standards for production integrity and managing the publication to completion; John Paul Cording, Vice President, Technology, for coordinating the design and development of the REA Study Center; Diane Goldschmidt, Managing Editor, for coordinating development of this edition; Eve Grinnell for page design; Ellen Gong for proofreading; and Kathy Caratozzolo of Caragraphics for typesetting this edition.

CHAPTER

Getting Started

Congratulations! By taking the FTCE Elementary Education K6 (060) test, youre on your way to a rewarding career as a teacher of young students in Florida. Our book, and the online tools that come with it, give you everything you need to succeed on this important exam, bringing you one step closer to being certified to teach in Florida.

This FTCE Elementary Education K6 test prep package includes:

A complete overview of the FTCE Elementary Education K6 (060) test

A comprehensive review for all four subject tests in the FTCE Elementary Education K6 test battery

End-of-chapter review questions

An online diagnostic test to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and focus your study

Two full-length practice tests: one in the book and an additional test online that comes with powerful diagnostic tools to help you personalize your prep

How to Use This Book + Online Prep

About Our Review

The review chapters in this book are designed to help you sharpen your command of all the skills youll need to pass the FTCE Elementary Education K6 test. The test is composed of four competencies. Each of the skills required for all of the competencies is discussed at length to optimize your understanding of what the test covers.

Keep in mind that your schooling has taught you most of what you need to know to answer the questions on the test. Our content review is designed to reinforce what you have learned and show you how to relate the information you have acquired to the specific competencies on the test. Studying your class notes and textbooks together with our review will give you an excellent foundation for passing the test.

About the REA Study Center

We know your time is valuable and you want an efficient study experience. At the REA Study Center (www.rea.com/studycenter), you will get feedback right from the start on what you know and what you dont know to help make the most of your study time.

Here is what you will find at the REA Study Center:

Diagnostic TestBefore you review with the book, take our online diagnostic test. Your score report will pinpoint topics for which you need the most review, to help focus your study.

2 Full-Length Practice TestsThese practice tests give you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses. After youve studied with the book, test what youve learned by taking the first of two online practice exams. Review your score reports, then go back and study any topics you missed. Take the second practice test to ensure youve mastered the material.