Teacher Certification

General Knowledge Test (GKT)

The Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) General Knowledge Test (GKT) is a standardized exam of broad competencies and skills required for students seeking to graduate from a state-approved, initial teacher preparation program in the College of Education.

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The FTCE GKT consists of the following four subtests:

  • Essay (1 essay/50 minutes)
  • English Language Skills (40 questions/40 minutes)
  • Reading (40 questions/55 minutes)
  • Mathematics (45 questions/100 minutes)

To learn more about the minimum passing scores for the GKT, visit the . 

Please visit the Test Preparation page for information on General Knowledge Test preparation resources that are offered in the USF College of Education.

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If you have additional questions about the General Knowledge Test and the resources offered by the USF College of Education, please contact edu-advise@usf.edu.