UCF Continuing Education - Test Prep Courses

6-Week General Knowledge Preparation Program

This program is designed to familiarize professionals with the varied areas that will be covered on the General Knowledge Certification Exam. As a strategic step in becoming state certified in the field, this course is consistent with accomplishing this goal. Beyond providing test-taking strategies, several sample tests are timed during class sessions to give individuals the opportunity to use their strategies and to manage their time for successful completion of the upcoming assessment.

This course consists of 18 hours of knowledgeable instruction on the critical aspects of the General Knowledge Exam that can be categorized as Reading, Mathematics, and English Language Skills:

Main Idea
Spatial Sense
Supporting Details
Algebra
Purpose
Data Analysis
Bias
Probability
Tone
Organization
Validity of Arguments

Word Choice
Logical Inferences
Sentence Structure
Number Sense
Grammar
Operations
Spelling
Measurement
Punctuation
Geometry

Textbook

Students are responsible for providing their own copy of the textbook.

Nova's GMAT Prep Course (2006) w/software and on-line course

Title: FTCE General Knowledge (2006) with CD-Rom
Publisher: Research and Education Association (REA)
Author: Leasha M. Barry & Alicia Mendoza
ISBN: 9780738602585

Instructors

Erin Mander is currently the president of a curriculum consulting company that services a number of private institutions in Orange County. She taught in the middle grades for eight years while earning her Masters degree from the University of Minnesota with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. Beyond leading this company, she is in the process of writing her dissertation for her doctoral degree at the University of Central Florida. Her passion is equipping professionals with the tools needed to make a lasting impact on students. She is a state certified teacher in Florida and in Illinois.

DeeDee Williams is an educator with a diverse background. She received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the University of Florida with a focus in Specific Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation supported by a minor in Psychology and Elementary Education. She is state certified in both Severe Learning Disabilities and K-12 Math. Beyond her education, she taught for almost ten years followed by 15 years in the Educational Sales industry. Currently, she is a private tutor with a commitment to helping students and teachers reach their full potential.

FTCE General Knowledge Review Pricing

$449 Regular Fee
$359 Current Teacher/UCF Alumni Fee

Please call 407-882-TEST for more details.