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.

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????

I am currently in the same situation. One year away from completing my B.A and hundreds of dollars in FTCE exam fees.

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.

Testing companies are more important than teachers and students, it’s all about money people.

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

This is how high school students feel about the FCAT, it’s something with Florida

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.

I had trouble passing the California Math & Science CSET. It took 4 tries...but I finally did it. :)

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

Currently in this situation. It’s extremely discouraging and disheartening

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

Deos anyone have any advice on these exams, i'm planning on taking them this year after graduating with a B.A this spring.

D should be passing for the FTCE -just like school 60% is passing!

Sounds like Florida sucks.

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.