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 |
A score report delay
Score reports for subtests with essay questions are released within 6 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.
