Florida Business Education 6-12 Study Guide & Practice Test

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FTCE Business Education Certification in Florida

The FTCE Business Education 6-12 exam is a Subject Area Examination (SAE) in the Florida Teachers Certification Examination (FTCE) suite of tests. It was developed by the Florida Department of Education and is designed to measure prospective teachers' general knowledge and professional education competencies. This exam is aligned with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing that was developed in joint coordination with the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME).

The FTCE Business Education 6-12 exam is taken by teachers seeking business education certification in Florida. It is a computer-administered test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The total completion time for this exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. While the FTCE is administered through Pearson Professional testing centers, a remote online testing option is available. Candidates can find testing center locations and times online through the FTCE website.

FTCE Business Education Registration

Registration for Florida business education certification is done online, so test-takers must create an FTCE account before registration. They will need to log in to their account and select ''Register for the FTCE/FELE.'' Registrants will also need to answer some background questions and agree to the FTCE testing policies. Then, under the ''Open Registrations'' tab they can click on ''Schedule'' to choose their testing location and date. FTCE testing is available year-round Monday through Saturday by appointment only. Locations are located throughout the United States including some military bases. Accommodations for disabilities and nursing mothers are available at some test sites but generally require advance approval.

Test appointments will not be finalized until testing fees are paid. The FTCE test cost for the FTCE Business Education 6-12 exam is $150. Test-takers may pay their testing fees through their online account with a credit card (VISA or Mastercard only) or debit or bank card that does not require a PIN. Registrants who need to reschedule or cancel a test appointment must do so online no less than 24 hours before their scheduled test time. If a test-taker wishes to retake the FTCE, they will need to wait 31 days after not passing or three years after passing their exam.

FTCE Business Education Format

The Florida business education certification exam is a computer-administered test. It takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and breaks are included in the total test time. There are 100 multiple-choice questions that test-takers will answer by selecting one out of four possible responses. These possible responses will be labeled ''A,'' ''B,'' ''C,'' and ''D.'' In addition, there are three types of multiple-choice questions that appear on this exam: direct questions, sentence completion questions, and scenario questions.

A direct question will ask test-takers to choose a response that best answers the question they are being asked directly. Sentence completion questions will ask them to choose the word or phrase that best completes a sentence. Finally, scenario questions will present test-takers with a problem or situation and they must choose the best solution option from the available choices. Test-takers must always read each question carefully to determine what they are being asked and how best to respond.

FTCE Business Education Content

Content for the FTCE Business Education exam is divided into 9 competencies. These are:

Each competency has its own number of questions, which make up a certain percentage of the overall test. Additionally, each competency has its own set of skills required to pass the FTCE Business Education exam. The Information Technology competency and the Foundations, Teaching Methods, and Professional Development competency make up 15% each, while the other competencies each account for 10%. The sub-headers below give a more detailed account of the competencies and their required skills.

Information Technology

The Information Technology competency comprises 15% of the Florida business education certification test. It measures the test-taker's knowledge of common and emerging technologies, devices, and applications in business. Candidates must demonstrate skill in identifying touch keyboarding techniques and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia, digital publishing, presentation, and communication software. Test-takers will also need to know computer coding practices, how to troubleshoot hardware and software problems, and how to identify the different characteristics of business networks.

Business Communications

Business Communications account for 10% of the FTCE Business Education exam. It covers how to effectively communicate and share information and ideas with others both inside and outside of the business setting. Test-takers should know how to use standard grammar and punctuation and how to use written, verbal, and nonverbal communication forms. They should also know how to format standard business documents.

Accounting and Personal Finance

Approximately 10% of the test will cover Accounting and Personal Finance. Test-takers will need to understand statements and financial data, know how to compare products and services provided by financial institutions, and how to use consumer credit and money management strategies to make sound decisions. They will also need a solid understanding of both manual and computerized accounting procedures, principles, and concepts.

Business Management and Administrative Procedures

Business Management and Administrative Procedures make up 10% of the Florida business education exam. It covers human resources management, administrative office procedures, professional business behavior, management responsibilities and procedures, business organizational structures, and customer service strategies. Test-takers will need to have a working knowledge of management theories, functions, and styles. They must also evaluate procedures for implementing business technology privacy, security, and risk management policies.

Entrepreneurship and Marketing

The Entrepreneurship and Marketing competency covers 10% of the FTCE Business Education exam. This test portion deals with the basic elements of starting and running a business. Test-takers will need to be able to identify the various types of business ownership and the characteristics of entrepreneurship. They will need to know how to start up and run a profitable business, market a product, and identify and apply different marketing strategies.

Business Law and Ethics

The Business Law and Ethics portion of this exam accounts for 10%. It includes business ethics, legal jurisdiction, and the major types of law and their characteristics. Test-takers will need to evaluate the effects of U.S. government regulations on businesses. They will also need to understand common business and technological legal processes, documents, and procedures.

Foundations, Teaching Methods, and Professional Development

Foundations, Teaching Methods, and Professional Development comprises 15% of the FTCE Business Education 6-12 exam. This competency covers the planning and development of curricula, selecting appropriate tools and resource materials, lesson presentations, and appropriate assessment methods. Test-takers will need to identify the trends, publications, and organizations that have an impact on business education. They will also need to be able to establish and strengthen stakeholder partnerships.

International Business

Approximately 10% of the exam comprises the International Business section. Test-takers will need to know how to apply strategies of effective international business communication. They will also need to analyze elements that impact global business environments such as social, ethical, cultural, legal, economic, and legal influences. Additionally, test-takers will need to be able to understand how international business, financial decisions, and marketing choices affect foreign and domestic economies.

Career Development

Finally, 10% of the FTCE Business Education 6-12 exam falls under the Career Development competency. Candidates will need to be able to assess resources, tools, and strategies that move students from high school into college and career opportunities. They will also need to understand how soft skills, workplace trends, and workplace expectations factor into career development.