Testing Resources
The General Knowledge Exam and the Elementary Education K-6 Subject Area Exam online modules are available for all students preparing to take the exams. To register for the modules, please contact Jade Yuen, Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment at j.yuen@unf.edu
Information Sessions
Breaking Down Barriers: Becoming a Teacher
Let’s talk about the GK and other important admission information!
Due to a high volume of student questions related to teacher education requirements and GK Test options, Jade Yuen is now offering students virtual information sessions twice a week on Monday and Friday afternoons, February through May. Students are highly encouraged to attend an upcoming information session. No registration required.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 598 027 5492
Monday afternoon sessions from 12:30-1 p.m.
February 8
February 22
March 8
March 22
April 5
April 19
May 10
May 24
Friday afternoon sessions from 4:30-5 p.m.
February 12
February 26
March 12
March 26
April 9
April 23
May 14
May 28
To sign up for the below GK Live Sessions email Courtney Granato at granatoc@duvalschools.org and Jade Yuen at j.yuen@unf.edu.
If students require an accommodation for these test preps, please contact Jade Yuen at j.yuen@unf.edu at least five days before the event. These events are in partnership with Duval County Public Schools.
GK Live Prep Sessions Spring 2021
December 7- January 22, GK Live Sessions via Zoom
Monday - English Language Skills, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday – Reading, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday – Essay, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday – Math, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
January 28 – March 8, GK Live Sessions via Zoom
Monday – Math, from 5:30 p.m. -8 p.m.
Tuesday – Essay, from 5:30 p.m. -8 p.m.
Wednesday – English Language Skills, from 5:30 p.m. -8 p.m.
Thursday – Reading, from 5:30 p.m. -8 p.m.
February Saturday Series, GK Live Sessions via Zoom
Four Saturdays of the month (6, 13, 20, 27)
English Language Skills and Essay – 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Math – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lunch – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Reading – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
March, GK Live Sessions via Zoom
March 8, 9, 10 (Monday – Wednesday)
Essay – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
English Language Skills – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lunch – 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Reading – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Math – 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
April 10, April Mega Saturday, GK Live Sessions via Zoom
English Language Skills – 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Reading – 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Math – 1 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Essay – 3:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
April 24, April Mega Saturday, GK Live Sessions via Zoom
Math – 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Essay – 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
English Language Skills – 1 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Reading – 3:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
May Saturday Series, GK Live Sessions via Zoom
Four Saturdays of the month (1, 8, 15, 22)
Reading – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Math – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lunch – 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
English Language Skills and Essay – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
June 7 – 17, GK Live Sessions via Zoom
Monday – Thursday, from 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Choose from Math, Essay, English Language Skills, OR Reading
*A participant must choose one option, since the classes are held simultaneously.
ESOL Class Program – Exam Prep Schedule – Spring 2021
The below test prep will run from January 11 to April 15, 2021 on Zoom.
If students require an accommodation for these sessions, please contact Jade Yuen at j.yuen@unf.edu at least five days before the event.
Mondays: General Knowledge (GK) Prep – Essay
Instructor: Michael Varady
Time: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 926 739 3170
Passcode: 12345
Tuesdays: K-6 Exam Prep
Instructor: Kelly Scott
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 858 9445 6549
Passcode: 182476
Tuesdays: Professional Education Prep
Instructor: Dr. Alaa Alshakha
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 273 020 065
Tuesday: General Knowledge (GK) Prep – Reading
Instructor: Michael Varady
Time: 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 926 739 3170
Passcode: 12345
Wednesdays: General Knowledge (GK) Prep – Math
Instructor: Dwayne Kohn
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 833 0181 2712
Passcode: 691554
Wednesdays: ESOL Exam Prep
Instructor: Michael Varady
Time: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 926 739 3170
Passcode: 12345
Thursdays: ESE Exam Prep
Instructor: Hasna Fathallah
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 949 0215 2140
Passcode: 004481
FTCE Test Prep via Zoom
Online Practice Tests:
The Test Camp (free online workshops and pre-tests for the FTCE)
Exam Edge FTCE Practice Exams (fee involved)
REA Online Test Packages (fee involved)
240Tutoring (Test Prep on all Florida Teacher Certification Examinations, fee involved). Email Jade Yuen to be added to this resources. Students that except the invite will pay $20 a month. Students can cancel their subscription at any time.
Online Tutorials/Note Cards:
Quizlet Flashcards (By typing in the name of exam in search box you can access pre-made flashcards to study and use in review games)
FTCE Elementary Education K-6 Subject Area Exam - Social Studies flashcards
FTCE Elementary Education K-6 Subject Area Exam - Social Science flashcards
For specific exams:
GOH Academy - Math Video Tutorials (GK and Elementary Education K-6 Subject Area Exam)
FTCE Elementary Education K-6 Subject Area Exam Content Modules (for previous exam version)
FTCE Middle Grades Mathematics Subject Area Exam - Sample Questions
Study guides for the FTCE exams can also be borrowed from the local public library or purchased through online or local booksellers.
Information about all Florida Teacher Certification Exams can be accessed through the Florida Department of Education.
Note: Please be mindful of the copyright date and be sure to pick up the latest editions as the exams have changed recently.
