2 Taking the FCLE Practice Test
Hints and strategies for finding and taking the practice test
Lisa Taylor and Carson Welch
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn:
- How to access the official Florida Department of Education online FCLE practice test
- Hints and strategies for taking the test
Chapter Content
As mentioned in Chapter 1, most students are required to pass the FCLE to obtain a degree from any State of Florida college or university. Taking the official Florida Civic Literacy Exam practice test is an excellent way to prepare. There is a paper-based version, but we strongly suggest taking the online version to gain familiarity with the testing format. The practice test will help you discover any gaps you may have in the required knowledge of United States history and government.
How to Access the Official FCLE Practice Test Items – a 2.5 minute video with narration
Tips for Taking the Online FCLE Practice Items – a 4.5 minute video presentation with animations (NO AUDIO)
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Test taking hints and strategy:
- Take the online practice exam
- Log your answers on a piece of paper, e.g., 1A, 2C, 3B. (You’ll need this information for Chapter 3)
- Use the features embedded in the exam, e.g. Strikethrough, Mark for Review, Items tab, if you find them helpful
- Trust in knowledge that you already have
- When possible, use the information in the test to help answer other questions (see video for examples)
Additional Information
Links referenced in this chapter:
- Florida Department of Education | Florida Civic Literacy Exam – the official Department of Education (DoE) website for the FCLE
- FCLE Sample Items in the Online Practice Test Site – the online gateway to the official practice test
- FCLE Sample Items – a PDF version of the sample items and item key
- Supplemental Guide for the FCLE – the DoE PDF guide including the four civic literacy competencies
