Should I Do A Score Verification? | FTCE

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

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[@frankcuzan9140]

7:12 thank you much for saving me more money ? I didn’t pass my Art K-12 my score was 195 out of 200 do you have any resources for that specific test 🙏 thanks

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

You are welcome. Let us know if you need any help with your next attempt.

[@lisashuck9569]

Help with ELA 6-12

[@unlimitedpower3157]

Took my general science exam and got a 196 on my third attempt. I'm taking my verification today to finally get this done. Maybe it'll work, but the worst case scenario I'll have to take the exam again before the end of the school year. Who knows, but I had no idea the opportunity for success was that slim for the money.

[@ssteve92]

How did the verification go ? Did it work ?

[@TRENTRT4]

Any update I got a 198 and I'm questioning it

[@unlimitedpower3157]

@@TRENTRT4 It didn't work. They said they liked my dedication, but decided to keep their score. I just passed the test for real in June, so at best a score verification helps you understand what you got wrong to study again.

[@bigofgcu4265]

@thelearningliaisons With the price of score verification being half of what most certification tests are ($75 compared to $150) and the protocols changing as of recently, would you consider changing your stance? I have had colleagues verify and pass due to exam errors such as the Physics exam choices not having the correct unit for an answer choice. Pedagogy questions should always be student centered, and if answer choices don't give you that option, shouldn't it be questioned??? Am interested in your viewpoint on verification and how it is different since 3 years ago when this video was posted.

[@Mmmmkay88]

😫just took the FTCE for the third time and scored 195/200. I’m Soooooo mad!!!😡

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Oh no! Let us know if we can help with anything. Email us at [e-mail] or call/text 407-796-5191.

[@ssteve92]

Did you do a verification?

[@sleepybirdcitrine501]

Once you said that it costs $75, my gut almost immediately told me that it was not a good idea to do the score verification. Thank you so much for the information and reasoning! :) I take my GK math section tomorrow, and I've been using your resources to study. I'm really hoping that I pass and I no longer have to spend any more money on retakes......

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Thank you for watching, Sleepy Bird. It is a bit of a racket because "they" are not likely to admit to making a mistake. But best of luck on your exam, can't wait to hear the results!

[@sleepybirdcitrine501]

@@TheLearningLiaisons I passed! :) Thank you for your amazing resources!

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

@@sleepybirdcitrine501 BOOM! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing, we love hearing success stories. Have a great evening! #whenYouPass

[@jessicaelliott9385]

Thanks Dr. A

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

You are most welcome, Jessica. Thank you for watching. Have a great rest of your day!

[@freckledflutist]

I made a 198 on the Music K-12. So frustrating! I was weighing my options to do a score verification but after watching the video and reading comments, I think I'll pass on it. The only reasoning I can think of is to see what I missed and to study that later.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Always a tough call when you are so close. I think you are making the right decision though.

[@Mskyeasmr]

I just took the ESE certification exam and was crushed to receive a 193 on the exam. I didn't know what to study so I used the website practice test and some quizlet flashcards I found. I didn't think I was going to fail but they sent me this score verification option and I am so glad I looked it up because I was so confused. This video helped a lot. If you have any recourses to share i would really appreciate it. I have been working as an RBT at an alternative school and really want to be a teacher. Just graduated! Sucks to have failed but I am willing to try again!

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

You’re in the right place now. I’d suggest our ESE video boot camp on our website. #whenyoupass

[@Mskyeasmr]

@@TheLearningLiaisons thank you for responding ahhhh you’re the best! I hate taking tests 😣😣😣😣😣😣

[@bigbackhadassah]

Hi, do you have any materials for ftce birth to four subject area. Thank You

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Greetings, Jen. All our FTCE bootcamps can be found here: thelearningliaisons.com/ftce-prep-options-page

[@changes7777]

This happened to me on the k-6 Math and Science. I literally missed passing by 1 question wrong. They give you all the missed questions to review on the score verification and to me it helps to see what you get wrong. I tried to remember the questions and immediately after the test had a notebook and wrote down the questions and my wrong answer. After doing those 2 I did pass the next time. It sucks to give them the money , but if it helps at all. I would do it.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

It is definitely a bummer shoveling all the money over. We are glad to hear that you passed on the next time. Have a great rest of your day!

[@kimbraroberts7861]

I’m trying for the PE FTCE challenge exam tomorrow morning. There was a question about having your kids out in the field and lightning strikes what do you do? Well the best and first option should be bring them inside to safety. That was not a answer to chose from. So I disagree with not giving the best answer on an exam. And standing in prone position, crouching, going in ditch or under a tree are not the safest options. Second there was a WW1 question that discussed has physical education increased or decreased and I don’t remember it stating before or after the war. It increased during the begin of the war do to the troops not being fit but it drops after the war . That’s my next focus. Then philosophy questions are the study of knowledge unless it’s proven with statistics to be valid I believe is not factual questions. I’m giving it a shot because there is no way I’m taking this text 6 times. If they don’t pass I’m going to write several letters and start a petition to send the department of education on PE and ART FTCE tests. Is not providing the future teachers the right study materials the best way to create qualified teachers and have them guess? Some may not be good at reading but are good quality moral teachers that can teach where some are better at testing but not teaching.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Thank you for watching and sharing this with us, Kimbra. Yes, those questions sound a bit ludicrous. We wish you luck. Please, let us know how it turns out. Have a great rest of your day.

[@kimbraroberts7861]

@@TheLearningLiaisons it was a waste to take the challenge they waited til the day it was due to respond to my challenge. Looked like they used a auto reply format. I’ll get you a copy of my letter I received in email.

[@flor_it2166]

Did you take it? how did you do?

[@kimbraroberts7861]

@flor I was a few points short of passing

[@ShannonWood-zf2lm]

I need help with FL ESE test, GK, professional exam . Which study materials do you recommend

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Hello, Shannon, you can choose from our bootcamps and study materials here: thelearningliaisons.com/pick-your-gkt-subtest

[@cwbyjnkies]

I was confident and got a 186 out of 200! Hmpf! I struggle with competencies 1-3 on the teacher certification test.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Oh no, that is really close, cwbjnkies. If you have any questions or need help with teacher certification, please email us at [e-mail] or call/text 407-797-1499.

[@sandralaurent4562]

Hi could you point me in the direction for help on my ftce social science 6-12 ? PLEASE

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Greetings Sandra, you can choose from all our FTCE bootcamps here: thelearningliaisons.com/pick-your-ftce

[@tsowavvvy359]

In Texas the passing score needed was a 240 I made a 238. Do you think it is worth score review? I took ELAR 7-12th.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

That is tough because "they" do not want to admit they are wrong. Frustrating as it sounds, we stick with the message of this video: it is most likely a waste of money. But if you would like to speak with someone on our team: please email us at [e-mail] or call/text 407-796-5191.

[@danielgomez2]

I got a 199 on the Reading K-12. My feeling is if it was, for example, a Social Studies or Math test where the answer is simply right or wrong, I would not contest it. The Reading test asked a lot of "what is best" style questions that one could debate is opinion as they usually had four pretty good options. In this case, should I still just opt to retake it rather than SV?

[@JoeyLegendd]

What did you decide?

[@crystallong488]

Hi, can you point me in the direction of any materials to help study for the FTCE middle grades english exam?

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Hello, Crystal, thank you for watching. Here is some FTCE Middle Grade English: thelearningliaisons.com/course/english-5-9-mc-boot-camp-one-year-access

[@NurseVelsLearningCreations]

Hello, do you have any resources for middle grade science 5-9? Thank you

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Greetings, Loruchama, we do have a large library of content for science. Are you currently prepping for a specific exam?

[@ryanncalderone6396]

Why can’t you review your test if you scored less than a 190??

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Greetings, Ryann, thank you for watching this video. Score verification is in place to dispute "close" scores, or scores that could be off by a few questions. A score of 190 would put that outside the probability of computer/test error and assessed that the test-taker would not have passed regardless of those few questions.

[@loriyoung653]

Any resources for Business Education 6-12 FTCE?

[@matthaddad8452]

I got a 198 on the pe exam is it worth it to try after taking it 6 times so far?

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Greetings, Matt, that is a tough one and probably something better addressed with one of our teacher certification specialist. You can call/text us at 407-797-1499 or email: [e-mail].

[@leolish3]

I have a question on the performance essay though. I remember what I wrote and I, as well as 2 other English teachers that have taught for 30 years each agree that my score should be higher. I feel I can go by the rubric and argue why I earned at least a 4. Do you still not recommend in my case?

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Hi! Unfortunately score verification is a waste of money. I did a video on this as well. Especially with respect to the essay. You won’t be able to argue anything. You won’t even see comments the graders made. Are you in our essay practice profits course? I know it can be frustrating, but you can do it!

[@leolish3]

@@TheLearningLiaisons ok thank you. No, I'm not in the course. I'm a published author so, lol, this whole experience is kinda strange. But my AP did tell me that almost all of her English teachers took the essay portion multiple times. Very strange.

[@brianrizo5089]

Any resources for the Ag Foundations FTCE 6-12

[@cynthiatwohig3774]

I am needing help with ec-12 special education needed a 240 and got 239....

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

We are working on that course now and should be available later this month. We just posted a new special Ed video on this channel yesterday :)

[@Robertbuccellatobooks]

I'm getting ready to take my Reading portion of the General Knowledge Test. I've only been for about eight days and every time I take a practice test I've getting al the questions right. I'm not retaking the same, I'm trying out a bunch of different ones. Should I trust this result? This seems like a trap.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Hi! Unfortunately no practice tests are going to recreate the real deal. The actual test will be harder, plus you are timed. It is all about strategy and targeting the key concepts they will be testing you on. If you need some help, we have a great GK Reading Boot Camp on our site. The links are in this video description. We also have a free GK Reading Webinar recording on this channel :)

[@destineemiller2652]

I’ve taken the GK 5 times total i have officially passed 3. However the GK essay I’ve gotten a 7 every single time. And it’s been a year since I’ve started my exams. And I’ve already had to take a semester of college off due to not passing for classes at my college. I don’t know what else to do anymore.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

We would be more than happy to help. Please email us: [e-mail]. Or call/text us @ 407-797-1499.

[@jenniferperez6598]

I have taken the Art FTCE exam 8 times and always score just a few points from passing. I have a BA in fine arts this is getting ridiculous. Do you know of anyone or and other recourses for study material?

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Greetings, Jennifer. Our proven strategies have helped thousands of teachers pass their exams. You can check them out at www.thelearningliaisons.com or email us: [e-mail]. Or call/text us @ 407-797-1499. Let's get past these tests.

[@kimbraroberts7861]

A teacher at the school I work at has also taken it 8 times

[@kimshortify]

I hope you have passed your art exam! I am retaking mine again. It is an exam like no other I have seen before!

[@yaimeehill2606]

Did you pass the test?? I ttied mine today and got 198

[@nickolivastro4738]

Super bummed..I got a 196 on My FL k-12 PE test. I switched around some of my answers when I went back to review. Probably should of stuck with my gut

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Oh no. Let us know if we can help in any way. Email us: [e-mail]. Or call/text us @ 407-797-1499.

[@quita8827]

Same ONLY 7 pts away to pass the PE exam. I scheduled to do the score verification in 2 wks. I'm going for. I feel I have nothing to lose.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

@@quita8827 hi! As long as you know TWO BIG things: 1. Your score won’t change and 2. You won’t know the correct answer to those you got wrong.

[@dianacarey6712]

@@TheLearningLiaisons You're right. No one's score is going to change, neither will the answer/s that one got wrong; that's obvious. As a teacher, however, it's all about interpreting the data. So the score verification is simply diagnostic. But for sure, every failed exam needs to be analyzed. In my view, it's more than knowing which competency belongs to the failed question, especially when some questions are worded in a way to misinterpret the meaning. Is it fair? You tell me. On the PE exam, there's at least 6 questions that look like this: A teaching certificate holder does this in the classroom A. Educate B. Reciprocate C. Facilitate D. Instruct. Of course, ONLY the state knows the answer.

[@br1anaj]

@@quita8827 how did it go? what happened?

[@kimbraroberts7861]

Dear Kimbra Roberts, We are writing to you on behalf of the Florida Department of Education. During a recent score verification session, you reviewed your Physical Education K-12 Test. At that time, you questioned the accuracy of one or more individual test items through the submission of item scoring challenges and/or requested a review of your score on one or more performance sections. Prior to administration, all test items undergo multiple levels of quality-control analysis, in which subject-matter experts are extensively involved. If you challenged multiple-choice items, the Florida Department of Education has conducted additional quality-control reviews and statistical analyses. If you challenged your score on one or more performance sections, your written or spoken response has been reviewed by an additional expert rater (a Chief Reviewer) who has also evaluated the scores provided by the original raters of your response(s). Your written concerns have been considered and will be kept on file; however, the findings of the Department’s additional reviews support the accuracy of the items and the scoring of your performance assignment(s), as applicable to the test indicated above. As a result, the score you received on this test (administered on 6/11/2022) stands. If you submitted scoring challenges and/or a score review request for more than one subtest or section at your score verification session, you will receive a separate email in reference to each subtest or section. If you have any questions concerning the FTCE or FELE, you may contact the Department’s Bureau of Postsecondary Assessment using their online contact form accessible on their website at fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/customer-feedback-form.stml. You can also find additional information by visiting the FTCE/FELE Customer Service website at www.fl.nesinc.com. Please do not reply to this email, as your message will be delivered to an unattended mailbox. Administrative Hearing Information Subsequent to your score verification challenge outcome, you are entitled to dispute your score through legal administrative procedures. You may seek review of this decision pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, by filing a petition with the Florida Department of Education, Agency Clerk’s Office - Request for Administrative Hearing, Room 1520, Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, within 21 days of receipt of this correspondence. If you dispute any material fact upon which the Department’s decision is based, you may request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes; your petition must contain the information required by Rule 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code, including a statement of the material facts which are in dispute. If you do not dispute any material fact, you may request an informal hearing pursuant to Section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes; your petition must include the information required by Rule 28-106.301, Florida Administrative Code. Pursuant to Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, you are hereby notified that mediation pursuant to that section is not available.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

They do no like to be told they are wrong.

[@shenaepenn5361]

No I did it years ago and it is a complete waste of money.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Agreed, the "house" will not concede to have made an error. I am sorry you had to find out that way.

[@lisaoliver8192]

You were so wrong. My next test was so super hard. I was only 4 points away and now I’m 15points. I wish I didn’t listen to you

[@lisaoliver8192]

I probably could have challenged something. There were a few questions I could have argued

[@lisaoliver8192]

I even messaged you for advice and nothing.

[@ssteve92]

Did you ever do a verification? I’m thinking about doing it I got a 195/200 and I just want to be proactive because I can’t take it again for a month anyway

[@elissalobikis9453]

Score 196 on the social studies ☹️

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Oh no. Do not give up, it is a speed bump in your career. If you would like to speak to any of our team members or just need some guidance, please email us: [e-mail]. Or call/text us @ 407-797-1499.

[@kerendiaz7384]

I've failed the Reading portion of the FTCE and I do not understand what I am doing wrong. I feel confident in my reading and comprehension. Is there a strategy I should use when I take it next? Please help! By the way, thanks for your input on the verifications. I've done two verifications on the Reading and it's true- my score never changed. I have another one I can do, but I will not be scheduling it after this video.

[@TheLearningLiaisons]

Hello Kareen. We understand your frustration. We have plenty of content involving strategies for the Reading section of your FTCE but it may help if you email or call/text: [e-mail] - 407-797-1499. This way we can pinpoint something small you may be missing.

[@kerendiaz7384]

@@TheLearningLiaisons Thanks! Will do!