The Florida Department of Education is currently developing several important subject areas for the Florida Teacher
Certification Examinations (FTCE). Pilot testing is designed to provide information about the test questions before they
are used on actual test forms.
| Pilot Testing Dates and Areas: |
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April 9–May 12 |
- Agriculture 6–12 registration closed
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May 8–June 9 |
- Educational Media Specialist PK–12
- Middle Grades Social Science 5–9
- PreK/Primary PK–3
- Social Science 6–12
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July 11–August 8 |
- Biology 6–12
- Chemistry 6–12
- Elementary Education K–6
- Middle Grades General Science 5–9
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| July 18–August 18 |
- Earth/Space Science 6–12
- Exceptional Student Education K–12
- Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5–9
- Physics 6–12
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NOTE: Availability of pilot test registrations is subject to current registration counts and number of pilot
test participants.
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| Pilot Test Sites: |
Testing will be conducted at computer-based testing centers throughout Florida. Refer to
"Pilot Test Sites" for a complete list of test sites. |
| How Do I Register? |
See "How to Register for Pilot Testing" for
complete registration information. You may register for a pilot test up to 90 days before your desired test date.
If you wish to register for a date more than 90 days from now, please wait until you reach the 90-day window. |
| What Do I Bring to the Test Site? |
See "Check-In Process at the Pilot Test Site" for information. |
| Key Information About Pilot Testing: |
- Pilot tests are computer based.
- Each pilot test will take up to two hours to complete.
- Each test contains multiple-choice questions.
- Teacher education students and certified educators or degree holders in the subject area of
the pilot test are the target pilot test population.
- Score information will not be provided to you, your college or university, or your school district.
- The pilot test results or scores cannot be used for teacher certification or graduation purposes.
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| What Are the Benefits of Participating? |
- For each pilot test that you complete, you will be mailed a $50 check. Candidates will receive
payment only if they have demonstrated a good faith effort to answer test items correctly.
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| Any Questions? |
Contact the Evaluation Systems FTCE program office at (413) 256-2893.
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Your participation will be of benefit to your profession by assisting with item validation.
