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FTCE General Knowledge Test (GKT, 082)

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1

Lock In English Language Skills ConventionsYou are here

Drill all three roughly equal ELS strands: language structure (33%), vocabulary application (33%), and standard English conventions (34%).

12
hours
2

Build Reading Comprehension Speed

Practice key ideas and details, craft and structure, and integration of information and ideas under the 55-minute Reading time limit.

12
hours
3

Strengthen Mathematics Across All Strands

Review number sense, geometry and measurement, algebraic thinking and the coordinate plane, and probability/statistics/data interpretation using the provided reference sheet and calculator.

14
hours
4

Run Mixed Timed Subtest Simulations

Take full timed sets per subtest to confirm pacing and target a scaled score at or above 200 on each.

8
hours
Estimated total study time
46 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the FTCE GKT 082 Exam?

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Age
No published minimum age set by FLDOE for the FTCE General Knowledge Test
Education
Typically taken by candidates entering or completing a Florida educator-preparation program; required for the Professional Certificate basic-skills requirement
Additional Requirements
  • •Required to demonstrate the basic-skills component for Florida teacher certification unless an approved alternative is met
  • •Some candidates may satisfy the basic-skills requirement with qualifying SAT or ACT scores per current FLDOE rule
  • •Each of the four subtests can be registered for and taken separately
  • •New FTCE General Knowledge passing scores took effect January 1, 2025

FTCE GKT 082 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks typical preparation

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Retake timing and registration follow current Pearson/FLDOE FTCE policies, including a wait period before repeating a subtest. Confirm the live FTCE rules before scheduling.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$32.50 per subtest
Total Estimated Cost~$130 for all four subtests, plus any retake fees
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100 Practice Questions

Covers all three multiple-choice subtests: English Language Skills, Reading, and Mathematics.

Current 2026 Blueprint

Built to the revised FTCE General Knowledge structure with new passing scores effective January 1, 2025.

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What You'll Study

14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

FTCE GKT 082-Specific Topics Covered

FTCE General Knowledge (082) is Florida-specific and administered by Pearson Evaluation Systems for FLDOEThe exam has four subtests: English Language Skills 826, Reading 827, Essay 825, and Mathematics 828The Essay 825 subtest is constructed-response and is excluded from this multiple-choice practice bankA scaled score of at least 200 is required on each subtestRevised FTCE General Knowledge passing scores took effect January 1, 2025A math reference sheet and an on-screen calculator are provided for the Mathematics subtest

FTCE GKT 082 Exam Details

FTCE General Knowledge Test (GKT, 082)

Administered by Pearson Evaluation Systems / FLDOE

Official Source
Scaled ≥200 per subtest
Passing Score
3
Questions
ELS
Time Limit
$32.50 per subtest (~$130 all four)
Exam Fee
Study time: 4-8 weeks
Prerequisites: Florida teacher certification candidate (basic skills)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Pearson Evaluation Systems / FLDOE content outline

English Language Skills (826)Subtest 1

Language structure 33%, vocabulary application 33%, and standard English conventions 34% (grammar, usage, punctuation, sentence structure, word choice).

Reading (827)Subtest 2

Key ideas and details 40%, craft and structure 25%, and integration of information and ideas 35% across informational and literary passages.

Mathematics (828)Subtest 4

Number sense/concepts/operations 25%, geometry and measurement 25%, algebraic thinking and the coordinate plane 30%, and probability/statistics/data interpretation 20%; a math reference sheet and on-screen calculator are provided.

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