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Key Facts: FTCE Reading K-12 Exam
035
FTCE Reading K-12 Test Code
Pearson FTCE/FELE test page
~80
Selected-Response Questions (MC-only)
FLDOE FTCE Reading K-12 test information
150 min
Testing Time
Pearson FTCE Reading K-12 (035)
≥200
Scaled Passing Score
Florida Department of Education
$150
Exam Fee
Pearson FTCE/FELE registration
9
Official Competencies
FLDOE FTCE Reading K-12 competencies and skills
FTCE Reading K-12 (035) is a multiple-choice-only Pearson/FLDOE subject test with approximately 80 selected-response questions in 150 minutes. Candidates need a scaled score of at least 200 to pass, and the $150 exam covers nine competencies grounded in the science of reading. This free bank provides 100 practice questions weighted to those nine official competencies with full teaching explanations.
Sample FTCE Reading K-12 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your FTCE Reading K-12 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1According to the Simple View of Reading, reading comprehension is best described as the product of which two components?
2Scarborough's Reading Rope weaves which two major strands together into skilled reading?
3The National Reading Panel (2000) identified five essential components of effective reading instruction. Which list correctly names all five?
4Which statement best distinguishes phonological awareness from phonemic awareness?
5A kindergarten student can tell that 'cat' and 'can' begin with the same sound but cannot yet blend /c/ /a/ /t/ into a word. Which phonemic awareness skill should instruction target next?
6Orthographic mapping is the process by which readers:
7In the word 'napkin,' the syllable 'nap' is which of the six common syllable types?
8A systematic, explicit phonics scope and sequence is best characterized by:
9Reading fluency is most completely defined as reading with:
10A teacher wants to build reading fluency for a third grader who reads accurately but slowly and word-by-word. Which evidence-based practice is most appropriate?
About the FTCE Reading K-12 Exam
FTCE Reading K-12 (035) is the Florida Teacher Certification Examination subject test for Reading certification, administered by Pearson Evaluation Systems for the Florida Department of Education. The current version is multiple-choice only and assesses nine competencies grounded in the science of reading and structured literacy, from reading theory and word recognition to assessment, comprehension, and reading-program coordination.
Assessment
~80 selected-response, MC-only (official Pearson/FLDOE); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
150 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled score ≥200
Exam Fee
$150 (Pearson Evaluation Systems / FLDOE)
FTCE Reading K-12 Exam Content Outline
Research & Theories of Reading Processes
Simple View of Reading, Scarborough's Reading Rope, National Reading Panel's five components, automaticity theory, transactional theory, the Matthew effect, science of reading, and critiques of three-cueing.
Text Types & Structures
Narrative, expository, argumentative, and poetic text; text structures and signal words; text features; decodable, leveled, and knowledge-building text sets; graphic organizers.
Reading Assessment & Evaluation
Screening, diagnostic, progress-monitoring, formative and outcome assessment; running records and accuracy levels; validity and reliability; norm- vs criterion-referenced interpretation.
Learning Environments & Procedures Supporting Reading
Flexible grouping, explicit instruction, gradual release of responsibility, scaffolding complex text, print-rich environments, differentiation, ELL supports, and accommodations.
Oral & Written Language Acquisition & Beginning Reading
Phonological and phonemic awareness, concepts of print and directionality, concept of word, oral language and syntax, spelling development, and beginning-reading progression.
Phonics & Word Recognition
Alphabetic principle, phoneme-grapheme correspondences, systematic phonics, syllable types, digraphs and blends, schwa, decoding by analogy, orthographic mapping, and automaticity.
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use
Vocabulary tiers, robust vocabulary instruction, morphemic analysis, context clues, academic and domain-specific vocabulary, and word-learning strategies.
Reading Fluency & Comprehension
Accuracy, rate, and prosody; repeated reading and fluency intervention; comprehension strategies, inference, summarizing, questioning, reciprocal teaching, and metacognition.
Reading Program Development, Implementation & Coordination
MTSS and tiered intervention, data-driven program decisions, literacy coaching, professional development, and aligning intervention with core instruction.
How to Pass the FTCE Reading K-12 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score ≥200
- Assessment: ~80 selected-response, MC-only (official Pearson/FLDOE); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: 150 minutes
- Exam fee: $150
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
FTCE Reading K-12 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the FTCE Reading K-12 (035) exam?
The official FTCE Reading K-12 (035) exam contains approximately 80 selected-response (multiple-choice) questions. The current version is multiple-choice only, with no constructed-response section. This free practice bank provides 100 multiple-choice items so you get extra coverage across all nine competencies.
How much time do I get and what score do I need to pass?
You have 150 minutes for the FTCE Reading K-12 exam. Florida uses a scaled score, and you need a scaled score of at least 200 to pass. Pace yourself at roughly two minutes per question and flag uncertain items to revisit if time allows.
What does the FTCE Reading K-12 exam cost?
The current FTCE Reading K-12 (035) test fee is $150, administered by Pearson Evaluation Systems for the Florida Department of Education. Confirm the exact amount and any retake fees inside your official Pearson FTCE/FELE account before scheduling.
What competencies does FTCE 035 cover?
FTCE Reading K-12 covers nine competencies: research and theories of reading processes; text types and structures; reading assessment and evaluation; learning environments and procedures supporting reading; oral and written language acquisition and beginning reading; phonics and word recognition; vocabulary acquisition and use; reading fluency and comprehension; and reading program development, implementation, and coordination. Reading fluency and comprehension carries the largest single share.
Is FTCE Reading K-12 based on the science of reading?
Yes. The exam is grounded in the science of reading and structured literacy. Expect questions on the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough's Reading Rope, the National Reading Panel's five components, systematic phonics, orthographic mapping, and explicit comprehension instruction rather than three-cueing or guessing strategies.
Does the current FTCE Reading K-12 exam have a written response?
No. The current version of FTCE Reading K-12 (035) is multiple-choice only and does not include a constructed-response or essay component. Earlier descriptions of a written section no longer apply, so focus your preparation entirely on selected-response readiness.