The General Knowledge Test assesses the skills and knowledge all candidates need to begin effective careers as professional educators.
The General Knowledge Test consists of four subtests:
For more information about the history and development of the General Knowledge Test, see "FTCE/FELE Facts: General Knowledge (GK) Test."
For a single test fee you may register to take any combination of the available subtests in one test session.
GRE scores may be accepted as a means for satisfying the mastery of the General Knowledge requirement. Read more 
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Computer-based test (CBT);
Essay Subtest: 1 essay ELS Subtest: approximately 40 multiple-choice questions Reading Subtest: approximately 40 multiple-choice questions Mathematics Subtest: approximately 45 multiple-choice questions Read more about taking an essay test  .
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| Testing Time |
Essay Subtest: 50 minutes ELS Subtest: 40 minutes Reading Subtest: 55 minutes Mathematics Subtest: 1 hour and 40 minutes Your total appointment time will be longer than the testing time shown above. See Your Test Appointment for more information. If you take all 4 subtests in a single session, you will receive a 15-minute break. Review the break policy for more information.
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| Test Dates | By appointment, year round. You will schedule your test during registration, based on available dates. |
| Test Sites |
CBT sites are located throughout Florida and nationwide.
Locate a test center .
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| Passing Score |
Essay Subtest: At least 8 out of 12 points ELS, Reading, and Mathematics Subtests: a scaled score of at least 200 per subtest Examinees must pass all 4 subtests to pass the GK |
| Reference Materials Provided for This Test |
A mathematics reference sheet is provided with your test.
An on-screen four-function calculator is provided. Examinees may not bring their own calculator. |
| Test Fee | First attempt :
$130 (any combination of subtests) Retake :
$150 (any combination of subtests)
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| Score Reporting |
Unofficial pass/non-pass status for the multiple-choice-only subtests/sections is typically provided immediately after testing. However, onsite reporting may not be available for tests being redeveloped or revised. See Onsite Reporting for current information.
All official score reports are released within 4 weeks of testing. Review information about score report dates .
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| Testing Policies |
When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies.
Please read them now. |
| Resources | View the content resource materials available for this test. |
Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect an examinee's score.
