The Best Teachers' Test Preparation For The FTCE Social Science 6-12: Florida
by Murray, ThomasEdition:
CD
ISBN13:
9780738604565
ISBN10:
0738604569
Format:
Paperback
Pub. Date:
6/16/2008
Publisher(s):
Research & Education Assn
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Summary
Take Your Teaching Career to the Head of the Class FTCE SOCIAL SCIENCE, Grades 6-12 For Florida Licensure REA's Florida FTCE 6-12 Social Science test prep with CD-ROM TESTware will help you prepare for the FTCE exam.The book offers an accurate and complete overview of the FTCE 6-12 Social Science test and identifies all the important information found on the exam. The comprehensive review covers every type of question, every subject area, and every skill that can be expected on the actual exam. The CD-ROM includes the book's two practice tests in a timed format with instant scoring and detailed explanations of answers. Each practice test replicates the format of the official exam, including the levels of difficulty. Our test-taking tips and strategies will boost your confidence on test day! REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive study guides are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the test and the related program of study.
Table of Contents
| Passing the FTCE Social Science 6-12 Test | |
| About This Book | |
| About the Test | |
| How to Use This Book | |
| Studying for the FTCE Social Science Test | |
| Format of the FTCE Social Science Test | |
| Scoring the FTCE Social Science Test | |
| The Day of the Test | |
| FTCE Study Schedule | |
| Review for Competency One | |
| Knowledge Of Geography | |
| The Five Themes of Geography | |
| The Natural Processes that Shape the Earth's Physical and Human Systems | |
| Physical and Cultural Features | |
| Geographic Information | |
| Review for Competency Two | |
| Knowledge Of Economics | |
| How Scarcity and Opportunity Cost Impact Choices | |
| How Economic Systems Answer the Three Basic Economic Questions | |
| The Role of Supply and Demand | |
| Fundamental Macroeconomic Concepts | |
| The Role of Government in Market and Nonmarket Economies | |
| The Principle of Comparative Advantage | |
| The Role of Credit in a Consumer Economy | |
| Review for Competency Three | |
| Knowledge Of Political Science | |
| The Features and Principles of the United States Constitution | |
| The Functions of US Political Institutions | |
| The Functions of Political Parties, Elections, Interest Groups Public Opinion, and Mass Media in the United States | |
| State and Local Governments in the United States | |
| US Foreign Policy | |
| Various Political Systems | |
| The Key Elements of US Citizenship | |
| Review for Competency Four | |
| Knowledge Of World History | |
| Prehistoric Cultures and Early Civilizations | |
| Ancient Civilizations | |
| African, Asian, and Mesoamerican Societies | |
| The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation Periods | |
| The Age of Reason through the Age of Enlightenment | |
| The Age of Exploration and Global Civilization | |
| The Development of the Nation-State and Capitalism | |
| The Industrial Revolution | |
| The Age of Revolution | |
| The Growth of Nationalism | |
| Wars and Military Conflicts | |
| Major Contemporary World Issues and Trends | |
| Major World Religions and Ideologies | |
| Review for Competency Five | |
| Knowledge Of American History | |
| The Age of Exploration and the Colonization of the Americas | |
| The Colonial Era | |
| The Revolutionary Era | |
| The Constitutional Era and the Early Republic | |
| The Impact of Westward Expansion on the Emerging Nation | |
| The Antebellum Era | |
| The Civil War and Reconstruction Eras | |
| The Impact of Agrarianism, Industrialization, Urbanization, and the Reform | |
| Movements | |
| The Impact of Immigration | |
| The World War I Era | |
| Developments between World War I and World War II | |
| The World War II Period | |
| The Cold War Era | |
| Movements for Equality, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties | |
| Florida History | |
| Review for Competency Six | |
| Knowledge Of Social Science And Its Methodology | |
| The Social Science Disciplines | |
| The Social Science Concepts | |
| The Interrelationships between Social Science Disciplines | |
| Interpret Representations of Information Related to the Social Sciences | |
| Strategies, Methods, Tools, and Technology for Teaching Social Science | |
| Primary Source Documents | |
| Practice Test 1 | |
| Answer Sheet | |
| Practice Test 1 | |
| Answer Key and SMR Chart | |
| Progress Chart | |
| Detailed Explanations of Answers | |
| Practice Test 2 | |
| Answer Sheet | |
| Practice Test 2 | |
| Answer Key and SMR Chart | |
| Progress Chart | |
| Detailed Explanations of Answers | |
| Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
Excerpts
Passing the FTCE Social Science 612 Test ABOUT THIS BOOK REA's The Best Teachers' Preparation for the FTCE Social Science 612 Test is a comprehensive guide designed to assist you in preparing to take the FTCE required for teaching social sciences in grades 612. To enhance your chances of success in this important step toward your career as a teacher in Florida schools, this test guide: presents an accurate and complete overview of the FTCE Social Science 612 Test identifies all of the important information and its representation on the exam provides a comprehensive review of every competency and skill presents sample questions in the actual test format suggests tips and strategies for successfully completing standardized tests provides diagnostic tools to identify areas of strength and weakness provides two full-length practice tests based on the most recently administered FTCE replicates the format of the official exam, including levels of difficulty provides the correct answer and detailed explanations for each question on the practice tests, which enables you to identify correct answers and understand why they are correct and, just as important, why the other answers are incorrect. This guide is based on the best research and resources. The editors considered the most recent test administrations and professional standards. They also researched information from the Florida Department of Education, professional journals, textbooks, and educators in the field. This guide includes the best test preparation materials based on the latest information available. Nonetheless, it is always wise to check for any late updates from the test administrator. ABOUT THE TEST Since 1980 the state of Florida has used the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations as a requirement for teacher certification. In 1986 the legislature added the requirement to pass a test in the content area in which the teacher desires to be certified. The purpose of this preparation guide is to help you successfully prepare for the test by providing you with a clear overview of what content is considered essential in the social science curricula for grades 612. The guide is not designed to be an all-inclusive source for social science content. There are two versions of the social science test in Florida. Be sure you are registered for the proper test. The version for grades 59 is what you should take if you want to be a middle school teacher. The version for grades 612 requires greater depth of knowledge. This guide is designed to prepare you for the grades 612 test. Below are the competencies used as the basis for the FTCE Social Science grades 612 examination, as well as the approximate percentage of the total test that each competency occupies. These competencies represent the knowledge that teams of teachers, subject area specialists, and district-level educators have determined to be important for beginning teachers. This book contains a thorough review of these
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