More teachers failing state-mandated FTCE, Florida Teacher Certification Exam
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2017
- In 2015, the state of Florida revised its teacher licensing exam to better reflect changes already made to standardized tests for students. But we discovered in the state’s quest to recruit higher quality teachers, some students are learning from the lowest quality teachers. Investigative reporter Katie LaGrone reports.
This makes me furious what is hell is wrong with Florida? The fee scheme is also actually insulting. If you fail and have to take the impossible test again, it costs you MORE in fees each time. How horrible that in a state where education is so very desperate for great teachers, WHY DO THIS TO OUR YOUTH????
It is all about money, testing companies are more important than teachers and students.
I am currently in the same situation. One year away from completing my B.A and hundreds of dollars in FTCE exam fees.
Did you finally pass the test? I took k-6 and it was very tricky, now I will take Pk- 3.
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Did you ever pass?
Rip
State required test should be free. Why should teacher have to pay to fill out a job application. Not a question. It is a money grab and nothing more. If not, let the employer (the state of Florida) pay for the test,
I am so glad someone investigated this. I have failed the math four times, and all by one point. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG with these tests!😡 And I refuse to take them again, tgey are so expensive! I have subbed long-term. Now I am in a private school, and will stay there. I will avoid the public school's unfair certification tests.
With respect, I passed the GK the first time. As I did for my ESE test. Furthermore, there are thousands who have done the same. I believe that the way you prepare for these test will dictate success. Many of my friends who did not pass the test have said the same thing as you. But when you ask them about their study habits and how they went about it, it was clear these were not the best methods. I wish you the best of luck!
What did you do to prepare for the ESE test? I can't seem to find any study material on it
www.amazon.com/Exceptional-Student-Education-Teacher-Certification/dp/0738612383/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535665086&sr=8-1&keywords=ftce+exceptional+student+education
This the ONLY source I used and found it to be MOSTLY accurate. I say mostly since it covered most of the test but some of the stuff on the book was not on the test and vice versa. I wish there was a more detailed book but this is the best you can do. I studied key definitions more than anything. Also for the scenarios, remember that when it comes to ESE the least restrictive environment is always the correct answer.
test fee went down to $37 per section ! please don't quit !
I've failed the math test nine times. I passed every other test by taking it once. I teach ELA and have a learning disability in math. The extra time accommodation does not help.
It is still happening! I have a master's degree in TESOL and honestly the test has no validity at all. It is designed for teachers not to pass!
Passing a test does NOT make you a better teacher.
Yes,something needs to be done and right now!
I think that they need to offer better study materials to go along with these changes. It took me 4 tries to pass the GK, 1 to pass the Pross. Ed, and 1 to pass the Social Studies 6-12. I am not on the K-6 and only have to math part to go
Darling Jewel i agree the study material is trash here in texas the study material from pearson is absolutely useless especially for a non education major
Even though I believe these tests aren't so hard to the point that this needs to be on the news, I will say that study material for these exams are weak. Best bet is to get a REA book and just study that. That's what I did.
@@DominicanOps your right which is still a horrible sorce unfortunately the material is theoretical and the test is applied
Yeah it isn't the best source but it was good enough to allow me to pass all my tests on my first try. Unfortunately, I will say that some of the questions on the test weren't even in the book. But ultimately, it doesn't matter causing passing is passing lol.
agreed. However, it is what it is. It is unfortunate considering the teaching profession in Florida is not that attractive to begin with. This is just making people be turned off to the idea.
Testing companies are more important than teachers and students, it’s all about money people.
They don't prepare well for these test during college. Its just like how the Fcat used to be noone knows whats specifically on the test and classes cant fully prepare you for a test instructors are unsure about content. My instructors were asking students who had taken the test what was on it so they could try and go over the material. Colleges and these test makers need to sit down and come up with a strategic way to make sure that the stuff on the test is completely and thoroughly covered in the curriculum.
Thank you, most professors don't prepare us efficiently to take this test and pass. Four years of school and you struggle to pass the certification exams. There is no reason we have to go into all of this debt and are not equipped with or taught the skills to pass these exams.
@@kiara5034 exactly I don’t think we should even have to take exams 4 yrs of college is proof enough. Those exams don’t make you a better teacher. Just a way to get more money
Who cares what universities prepare or don’t prepare students for. Students need to take responsibility for their own learning and become lifelong learners. I hate when people sit around waiting for others to spoon feed them like a baby.
@@chloelincoln9095the tests don’t make people a better teacher. They are designed to keep idiots like you out of the classroom.
This is how high school students feel about the FCAT, it’s something with Florida
I had trouble passing the California Math & Science CSET. It took 4 tries...but I finally did it. :)
I would never leave the profession because I've work way too hard.
Currently in this situation. It’s extremely discouraging and disheartening
I took the certification exam and received a passing grade only to be told that I needed to take it three additional times. Each time the questions weren't geared towards teaching standards but we're somewhat centered around the study guide that I purchased which was attached to the exam packet
Marsha Creary which test did you pass that you had to retake? I just passed the gk and sae and hope I don't have to run into something like that.
What?
I’m still having to take ftce tests. I’ve taken enough of them to pay someone’s rent. It’s infuriating
I want to teach and I’m a TERRIBLE test taker. Took me so long to get a good score on my SAT
I'm so smart, right up until the time I have to prove it on a test. 🤣
Use 240 study program! It’s amazing!!!!
Deos anyone have any advice on these exams, i'm planning on taking them this year after graduating with a B.A this spring.
Stephany Hernandez yes. Go to the Fl DOE website and download the.blue print for the standards on each test you'll need to take. Make sure you are familiar with each section. Research or use you tube when you aren't comfortable with certain topics. Look up reviews before purchasing guides. I used xam online books, study.com, and a company called Nava Ed. I passed two of my tests the first time. And am working on thw third. I am a career changer not an education major. So it is possible to pass.
Buy a book from REA. It works well. If you are having trouble with the Math (which is really the category most people fall into) then you need to hire a tutor. I had a friend who failed three times. They said they didn't want to pay for a tutor. Um ok? It's only your job right? When I studied for these exams, I went all in and made it my complete focus. Passed on the first try.
I used the Nava Ed guides. They have books and video sessions. I passed all parts of the GK and K-6 and Prek-3 on the first time. I am going to use for the Proff Ed as well. I also used the Cliff's notes for reinforcement. Look them up. It is worth the investment.
It's not worth it! You'll be over over worked, under paid, get no support, and very devastated by the turnstyle practice of the district! Three years in and I'm looking for a way out...
I have taken PE k-12 10 times why the hell is it so hard like I do not understand is like my study goes into vein smh
D should be passing for the FTCE -just like school 60% is passing!
I wrote a letter to the governor but never heard back
2:24-3:20 This is supposed logic?
It’s still hard af
Honestly, any respectable teacher won't stay in Florida at this point (hell, any person with dignity will leave as soon as possible). Florida is no longer a viable state to live in and work in, and at this point, staying is just going to ruin your life. Add in that it's about to see the worst hurricane season in possibly Florida's entire existence with more insurance companies leaving, and it's just no longer worth it.
Florida is experiencing an unbridled and very sloppily run growth rate without the infrastructure to suppor it. This is expecially prevalent in NW Florida. Congestion every where with disgustingly very poor planning to hand the influx of people and cars.
That is why there is so many subs all around smh
Sounds like Florida sucks.
No sounds like the public education or the school board sucks.
Their education system does...
@@adrianjuarez1162 you need a certificate to teach at charter schools
Just graduated with my bachelor’s in mathematics. I took the FTCE math 6-12 after seeing/reading all these horror stories about people not being able to pass. I can confidently say now that if you can’t pass these exams, you should not be able to teach these subjects. Passing them doesn’t necessarily qualify you to teach, but failing them definitely disqualifies you.
The problem isn’t the test. The problem is the people taking the test. They shouldn’t be in a classroom. How can a person struggle to take tests and then teach children and adolescents how to take tests? It makes no sense.
It is my observation that most people who struggle with standardized tests are not true academics with a genuine interest in learning. They often read and study only when absolutely necessary. They treat learning like a game to be played, not a way of life.
I am licensed to teach 8 subjects and have scored at least in the top 15 percent of all test takers on every standardized test I have ever taken. If I were in a position to hire a teacher, I would always choose one with a high test score.
Which eight subjects are you licensed in?
@@memibrowne1945 English 6-12, Elementary K-6, Special Education K-12, Health, Physical Education, Gifted Education, Biology, and Journalism
This is bs
That's because it's Florida. You can thank trump and deathsantis for the long term covid effects.
Teacher candidates have the lowest GPAs of all the majors in colleges. Most teachers go into education because it is easy to pass the required college classes, compared with classes in accounting, math, and science. I do make exceptions for high school computer, math and science teacher candidates - those candidates really need to know the subject matter.
Yikes
What you say is true. Paradoxically, teachers are some of the dumbest college graduates you will find, on average.
Twacher should habe to take jist as many test as they give the kids those personal mind test kids under critical race theories crap
To weed out ines that should never teach children
You should be questioned and tested as regular as you do the children. You agreed to critical race theory!!!! Should be dine once a month.