FTCE General Knowledge Test Essay Subtest

Instructor: Dr. Jason Ampel  |  Subject: Writing (Essay Subtest)

Study Time: 10 Hours

Certification Included

Level: Subtest Boot Camp

Course Overview

This on-demand video course is designed to help candidates prepare for the essay subtest of the FTCE General Knowledge Test. It covers the scoring rubric and the components of a passing essay, including structure, prompts, and thesis development.
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Course Objectives

Learn the Blueprint

Understand the GKT Essay scoring rubric and what it takes to earn a passing score.

Build Your Writing Skills

Develop thesis structure, organization, and prompt response techniques.

Test With Confidence

Apply strategies for writing a passing essay under timed conditions.

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What This Course Offers

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Jason Ampel

Dr. Jason Ampel is the founder of The Learning Liaisons. With 15 years of classroom experience and advanced study in education at the University of Central Florida, he built the organization to help learners, teachers, and families grow in confidence. His leadership is rooted in service, purpose, and a deep belief that education can transform lives.
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Real Results, Real Teachers

I'd like to think I'm a good writer, but I didn't pass the General Knowledge Essay exam on my first attempt. The Learning Liaisons GK essay blueprint is the reason I was able to pass the exam under the 50-minute time restraint. 
- judith p.
I used The Learning Liaisons boot camps for the GK, Pro Ed, ESE K-12, Elementary K-6, and Reading K-12. The strategies and information provided helped me pass all exams on the first try.
- jennifer b.
I always thought that I was the worst test taker. I love that The Learning Liaisons provided testing strategies that work. I am proof that those testing strategies work because I utilized what I learned in the course on my actual certification test and passed.
- amber

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