FTCE Educational Media Specialist PK–12 010 Study Guide 2026–2027 | 200 Practice Questions

Prepare for the FTCE Educational Media Specialist PK–12 (010) test, the Florida subject area examination for certification as a school library media specialist. This study guide follows the current, redeveloped test: about 80 multiple-choice questions across eight competencies.

This 173-page digital guide pairs a complete content review with two 100-question practice tests written at exam level, so you practice the instructional, administrative, collection, and policy judgment the test rewards.

What's Inside

• An overview of the current test: about 80 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, computer-based, a passing scaled score of 200, the eight competencies and their weights, fees, and retake rules
• Instruction and Collaboration: Florida's FINDS research model, READS, the B.E.S.T. Standards, collaboration levels, inquiry and critical thinking, digital resources, and the Big6, Kuhlthau, and Guided Inquiry models
• Program Administration and Evaluation: budget types and purchasing, funding sources and grants, key school library research, the ExC3EL rubric, media design, and data analysis and reporting
• Collection and Resource Management: acquisitions, MARC records, Dewey, selection and weeding under Section 1006.28 of the Florida Statutes, system reports, inventory, and matching the collection to learners
• A Literature-Driven Environment: genres, formats, and awards, Florida's state reading programs, literature across the curriculum, reading motivation, text complexity, comprehension, and vocabulary
• An Accessible, Student-Centered Media Center: access barriers, ADA requirements and assistive technology, flexible learning spaces, fixed and flexible scheduling, organization, and signage
• Professional Roles and Leadership: professional associations, professional learning, and the roles of the media specialist
• Laws, Policies, and Principles: school improvement plans, policy versus procedure, copyright and fair use, citation, AI assistance, acceptable use, and digital citizenship
• Outreach and Collaboration: family involvement, communication and promotion, and resource sharing
• 100+ quick-reference tables, process flows, an ADA clearance figure, a sample MARC record, and Key Concept and Exam Trap boxes
• Three study schedules, FAQs, test-taking strategies, and recommended resources
• 2 practice tests (200 questions) weighted by competency, with a quick answer grid and a detailed explanation for every answer

Format

• Instant digital download (PDF), 8.5 × 11 in
• Clickable table of contents
• Print it or study on a tablet, laptop, or phone

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