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Key Facts: FTCE Visually Impaired Exam

044

Test Code

Florida DOE / FTCE

~80

Multiple-Choice Questions

FTCE 044 Test Information Guide

200

Passing Scaled Score

Florida DOE

2.5 hrs

Time Limit

FTCE 044 Test Information Guide

7

Competencies Tested

FTCE 044 Test Information Guide

18%

Compensatory Skills Weight (largest)

FTCE 044 Test Blueprint

$150

Exam Fee

Pearson VUE (2026)

K-12

Grade Range

Florida DOE

Sample FTCE Visually Impaired Practice Questions

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1Under IDEA, which federal regulation specifically requires that the IEP team consider instruction in Braille and the use of Braille for a student who is blind or visually impaired unless an evaluation shows it is not appropriate?
A.The special factors provision of the IEP requirements
B.The least restrictive environment mandate
C.The child find provision
D.The procedural safeguards notice requirement
Explanation: IDEA's 'special factors' provision (34 CFR 300.324) directs IEP teams to provide Braille instruction and use of Braille for students who are blind or visually impaired unless an evaluation of reading and writing needs (including future needs) shows Braille is not appropriate. This is a core legal foundation for teachers of students with visual impairments.
2A teacher of students with visual impairments suspects that a student is also experiencing abuse at home. Under Florida law and professional ethics, what is the teacher's primary responsibility?
A.Wait until concrete evidence is gathered before taking any action
B.Report the suspicion to the state's child abuse hotline as a mandated reporter
C.Discuss the concern only with the student's parents
D.Document the concern and address it at the next IEP meeting
Explanation: Educators are mandated reporters and must report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the state child abuse hotline. Reporting cannot wait for proof, and the obligation is immediate and personal to the reporter.
3Which service delivery model is generally most appropriate for a student who is visually impaired, has strong academic skills, and is fully included in general education classes?
A.Full-time placement in a residential school for the blind
B.Self-contained classroom for students with visual impairments
C.Itinerant (consultative) services from a teacher of students with visual impairments
D.Hospital/homebound instruction
Explanation: An itinerant model, in which the teacher of students with visual impairments travels to provide direct and consultative services, supports inclusion in the least restrictive environment for academically capable students. The amount of contact time is determined by the student's individual needs documented in the IEP.
4A student has both a significant visual impairment and a significant hearing loss. Which term best describes this combination of disabilities?
A.Multiple disabilities only
B.Sensory integration disorder
C.Cortical visual impairment
D.Deafblindness
Explanation: Deafblindness is the concurrent presence of hearing and vision loss, the combination of which causes severe communication and other developmental and educational needs. It is recognized as a distinct disability category under IDEA and requires specialized instructional approaches.
5Which historical figure is credited with developing the tactile reading and writing code of raised dots that is the foundation of modern braille?
A.Louis Braille
B.Valentin Haüy
C.Samuel Gridley Howe
D.Helen Keller
Explanation: Louis Braille, blind from childhood, developed the six-dot tactile code in the 1820s based on a military 'night writing' system. His code became the standard reading and writing medium for people who are blind worldwide.
6Which professional is primarily responsible for teaching a student who is blind to travel safely and independently using a long cane?
A.Teacher of students with visual impairments
B.Orientation and mobility specialist
C.Physical therapist
D.Occupational therapist
Explanation: Orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists are specifically trained and certified to teach independent travel skills, including long cane technique, route planning, and environmental analysis. They collaborate closely with the teacher of students with visual impairments but hold distinct credentials.
7A teacher of students with visual impairments shares a student's eye report and assessment data with a new general education teacher who has no instructional relationship with the student yet. This action most directly raises a concern about which ethical principle?
A.Least restrictive environment
B.Free appropriate public education
C.Confidentiality of student records under FERPA
D.Nondiscriminatory evaluation
Explanation: FERPA and professional ethics require that personally identifiable student information be shared only with those who have a legitimate educational interest. Sharing records with someone who is not yet serving the student may violate confidentiality requirements.
8The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals sent to the brain is the:
A.Cornea
B.Sclera
C.Iris
D.Retina
Explanation: The retina contains photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) that transduce light into electrical signals transmitted via the optic nerve to the brain. Damage to the retina, as in retinitis pigmentosa or macular degeneration, directly affects vision.
9A student has a documented loss of peripheral vision while retaining central vision, resulting in 'tunnel vision.' This visual field pattern is most characteristic of which condition?
A.Retinitis pigmentosa
B.Macular degeneration
C.Cataract
D.Amblyopia
Explanation: Retinitis pigmentosa progressively damages the rod photoreceptors in the peripheral retina, producing night blindness and constricted (tunnel) visual fields while central vision is often preserved longer. Understanding this pattern guides mobility and environmental planning.
10A young child consistently has reduced vision that cannot be explained by any eye-structure abnormality, and ophthalmic exams of the eye appear normal. The vision loss is due to how the brain processes visual information. This describes:
A.Congenital cataracts
B.Cortical (cerebral) visual impairment
C.Retinopathy of prematurity
D.Glaucoma
Explanation: Cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) results from damage to the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain rather than the eye itself, so the eyes may appear structurally normal. CVI is now one of the leading causes of pediatric visual impairment and requires specialized instructional strategies.

About the FTCE Visually Impaired Exam

The FTCE Visually Impaired K-12 (044) is the Florida subject area exam required to certify as a teacher of students with visual impairments. It covers foundations and law, the visual system, braille and compensatory skills, assessment, the expanded core curriculum, assistive technology, and instructional strategies.

Questions

80 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes

Passing Score

200 scaled score

Exam Fee

$150 per attempt (Florida DOE / Pearson VUE)

FTCE Visually Impaired Exam Content Outline

10%

Foundations and Law

Field foundations, deafblindness, IDEA and state law, service delivery, roles, ethics, mandated reporting, and confidentiality

12%

Visual System and Development

Eye anatomy, eye conditions, visual development, acuity and field measures, and impact across developmental domains

18%

Compensatory Skills

UEB and Nemeth braille, the abacus, slate and stylus, tactile graphics, organization, and concept development

14%

Assessment and Evaluation

Eye reports, functional vision and learning media assessments, O&M screenings, eligibility, and progress monitoring

16%

Expanded Core Curriculum

Social skills, independent living, career education, recreation, orientation and mobility, and self-determination

16%

Literacy Media, AT, and Access

Optical and non-optical low vision devices, screen readers, refreshable braille, and environmental adaptations

14%

Instructional Strategies

Explicit and systematic instruction, tactile learning, accommodations, and addressing reduced incidental learning

How to Pass the FTCE Visually Impaired Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 200 scaled score
  • Exam length: 80 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Exam fee: $150 per attempt

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 Visually Impaired Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize common eye conditions by the visual field pattern they cause, such as central loss in macular degeneration versus tunnel vision in retinitis pigmentosa
2Know the difference between a functional vision assessment, a learning media assessment, and an O&M screening, and who conducts each
3Study the IDEA braille consideration rule, including the requirement to weigh the student's future reading and writing needs
4Be able to classify low vision aids as optical (lenses) versus non-optical (lighting, contrast, bold-line paper)
5Learn the nine areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum and a concrete example of each
6Focus extra time on Compensatory Skills (18%) and the two access competencies (16% each), the highest-weighted areas of the test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current code for the FTCE Visually Impaired exam?

It is the FTCE Visually Impaired K-12 exam, test code 044. It is a subject area exam administered by Pearson for the Florida Department of Education.

How many questions are on the FTCE Visually Impaired K-12 (044) test?

The test has approximately 80 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What score do I need to pass the FTCE 044 exam?

You must earn a scaled score of at least 200 to pass the Visually Impaired K-12 (044) subject area exam.

What braille codes are tested on the FTCE 044 exam?

The Compensatory Skills competency covers Unified English Braille (UEB) for literary content and Nemeth Code for mathematics and science notation, along with the abacus and concept development.

What is the Expanded Core Curriculum on the FTCE 044 test?

The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) includes disability-specific areas such as orientation and mobility, social skills, independent living, career education, recreation, sensory efficiency, assistive technology, and self-determination.

How much does the FTCE Visually Impaired K-12 (044) exam cost?

The exam fee is $150 per attempt. Retakes are charged the same fee, and you must wait the required period before retesting.