FTCE Physical Education K-12 Secrets Study Guide: FTCE Test Review for the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations

I used this book combined with an interactive course and passed the exam on the first attempt. I strongly believe the book has to be combined with a second resource of study (like online course) in order to expand the content you are learning. Be aware that the exam present a lot of questions that requires analysis and application of knowledge for variable scenarios. In other words, take your time to study until you are familiar with all the topics presented in the book. I will definitely recommend the book but always use a secondary study resource.

Just as the title for this review reads... I PASSED! Now, here's my review and why I *think* you should consider this book.The book has 101 worth of study material. There are no numbered chapter per se, just sections, some quite a few pages long, some, only a couple. There are no pictures, but for me personally, I didn't really need them. All I did was read this book this past week, say, 15-20 pages each day, and on Saturday (the day of my test), I took the sample test, two pages at a time (about 14 questions or so per two pages), because I was kind of cutting it short on time. Every two pages, I would check my answers in the back of the book, and after about 4 pages, I had to stop because I needed to go and get ready for the test. I got about 68% correct, so even then I felt confident (the NCSF Personal Trainer exam required a 62% passing).The back part of the book explains each answer in great detail. Maybe someone out there might be able to pass the exam just by going over the practice test and answers, who knows? Anyway, so I get ready and drive all the way to the test center. I got there about 15 minutes before the 30 minutes they ask you to arrive before your test time, and I quickly read more of the answers. Once it was time, I went into the test center and began my test.Now, I am not allowed to tell you what's on the test. However, I can tell you that most of it is NOT in this book. Now, I can imagine you're asking yourself, "Why in the world would I buy this book if most of its contents aren't on the test?". I'm not sure if there's subliminal messages in this book, but I somehow knew the answers to most of the questions right away. I somehow knew the answers to some specific questions that I would normally forget. Also, and I believe someone else mentioned this in their review, but the practice test in this book is much more difficult than the actual test! I guess that's a good thing.So, how did I pass? Like I said, I read this book in exactly the way I described. I didn't even take the entire practice test. I was so confident in my answers, I only marked 3 for review, and I finished the test with a little over an hour to spare (the test is supposed to take 2 1/2 hours). Now, it also helped that I have been a teacher for almost six full school years, and that I am a special education teacher at that. I have also taken the English 6-12 test as well as the Elementary grades test, heck, even the NCSF exam (which I missed by only 1 percentage point, ouch). The NCSF exam is waaaaay more difficult than this one.There you have it. If you feel confident in purchasing the book after reading my review, please hit the Like or Thanks button. This book worked for me, and I feel it was written in a way that I was able to answer the questions confidently and quickly. Oh, by the way, there will be questions on the test that come from way out of left field, I'm talking about super-random stuff that I don't think any study guide will prepare you for. Use common sense, and get ready to pass!

I have been studying for 2 weeks now and take my exam exactly 1 week from today. The Secrets Study guide has provided information in non intimidating, digestible chunks. The Bonus is exactly that with extra Practice Tests, Flash Cards, and Test Taking Strategies to help boost your confidence and feel prepared for the day of the test!

I ordered FTCE Physical Education K-12 study guide I received in a timely manner no issues with ordering, I like the table of contents layout, the introduction section was very helpful, I have glance over the study guide and I like the layout simple and easy to understand. The FTCE Practice Test and Answers key with Explanation I like very much this study guide will be a helpful tools in my future endeavors.

I'm very certain this book doesn't cover 60% of the competencies required for the exam. I haven't taken the exam, but I do not feel this book was useful. The practice test questions are ABSURD and are structured nothing like the official sample test from the certification department. There are no visuals that would be incredibly helpful for the mechanics descriptions. The material is also redundant in explanation and information is scattered through several paragraphs much like 4th grade essay. This book was a complete waste of time and money.

I just received my book and have divided it up and began my studying. It looks as though it will be very helpful for studying for the certification. The table of contents aligns nicely with the DOE's website of competencies. The only issue I've found so far is the National Dance Day information. It has been changed from July to September... not the publisher's fault. It changed this year.