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FTCE / FELE · test 053

Prekindergarten/Primary PK–3 (053)

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At a glance

Exam details

Format
Computer-based test (CBT); Subtest 1: approximately 50 multiple-choice questions Subtest 2: approximately 50 multiple-choice questions Subtest 3: approximately 40 multiple-choice questions Subtest 4: approximately 40 multiple-choice questions All four subtests: approximately 180 multiple-choice questions Testing Time Subtest 1: 1 hour… (fl.nesinc.com)
Passing score
A scaled score of at least 200 per subtest Examinees must pass all four subtests to pass the Prekindergarten/Primary PK–3. Reference Materials Provided for This Test A mathematics reference sheet is provided with your test. Use of a calculator is… (fl.nesinc.com)
Fee
$37.50 (one subtest) $75 (two subtests) $112.50 (three subtests) $150 (four subtests) (fl.nesinc.com)

Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.

Subtests

  • Reading K–12 (035)
  • School Counseling PK–12 (018)
  • School Psychologist PK–12 (036)
  • Social Science 6–12 (037)
  • Spanish K–12 (039)
  • Speech-Language Impaired K–12 (042)
  • Visually Impaired K–12 (044)
  • Subtest 1: Developmental Knowledge (531)
  • Subtest 2: Language Arts and Reading (532)
  • Subtest 3: Mathematics (533)
  • Subtest 4: Science (534)

What it covers

The program publishes 22 content areas with approximate weights (14%, 12%, 20%, 12%, 15%, 14%, 13%, 24%, 18%, 24%, 22%, 12%, 33%, 16%, 15%, 13%, 23%, 19%, 19%, 20%, 17%, 25%). See the official test framework.

Where it's used

State
Florida