FTCE Middle Grades Social Science 5-9 (038) Study Guide 2027–2028 | Florida Teacher Certification Prep, 2 Practice Tests (PDF)

Prepare for FTCE Middle Grades Social Science 5-9 test (038), the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations subject area test for the Social Science (5-9) coverage. The 13 sections follow the five official competencies in order: history, geography, civics and government, economics, and social science curriculum and instruction, with Florida history and Florida government taught throughout.

What's Inside

• Exam overview: about 80 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours 30 minutes, the five competency weights, the 200 passing score, the $150 fee and the 31-day retake rule

• History: world civilizations from early societies to globalization, U.S. history from first peoples to the present, and a full Florida history section from the first peoples to modern Florida

• Geography: themes, maps, projections, scale, time zones, population statistics, physical geography, regions, culture, location decisions, migration, the environment and development

• Civics and government: foundations, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, political systems, Congress, the presidency, federal and Florida courts, state and local government, elections, landmark Supreme Court cases, foreign policy and international organizations

• Economics: scarcity, markets, supply and demand, consumer decisions and credit, trade and exchange rates, and taxes

• Teaching social science: the disciplines, nontextbook resources, integration, assessment, diverse learners, primary sources, cartoons, maps, graphs and inquiry

• Diagrams and charts (Columbian Exchange, Great Compromise, seasons, demographic transition, von Thunen's rings, checks and balances, federalism, the dual court system, price ceilings and floors and more) and 139 quick-reference tables

• Study schedules, FAQs and test-taking strategies

• 2 practice tests of 100 questions each, 200 questions total, with a complete answer key and an explanation for every question

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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This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Florida Department of Education or Pearson.