FTCE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K 6
SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER
2026 FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
● Competency 2. Answer: Knowledge of the nature of science
● Competency 3. Answer: Knowledge of physical sciences
● Competency 4. Answer: Knowledge of Earth and space
● Competency 5. Answer: Knowledge of life science
● Competency 1: Skill 1. Answer: Analyze and apply developmentally
appropriate researched-based strategies for teaching science practices.
● Competency 1: Skill 2. Answer: Select and apply safe and effective
instructional strategies to utilize manipulatives, models, scientific
equipment, real-world examples, and print and digital representations to
support and enhance science instruction.
● Competency 1: Skill 3. Answer: Identify and analyze strategies for
formal and informal learning experiences to provide science curriculum
that promotes students' innate curiosity and active inquiry (e.g., hands-
, on experiences, active engagement in the natural world, student
interaction).
● Competency 1: Skill 4. Answer: Select and analyze collaborative
strategies to help students explain concepts, to introduce and clarify
formal science terms, and to identify misconceptions.
● Competency 1: Skill 5. Answer: Identify and apply appropriate
reading strategies, mathematical practices, and science-content materials
to enhance science instruction for learners at all levels.
● Competency 1: Skill 6. Answer: Apply differentiated strategies in
science instruction and assessments based on student needs.
● Competency 1: Skill 7. Answer: Identify and apply ways to organize
and manage a classroom for safe, effective science teaching that reflect
state safety procedures and restrictions (e.g., procedures, equipment,
disposal of chemicals, classroom layout, use of living organisms).
● Competency 1: Skill 8. Answer: Select and apply appropriate
technology, science tools and measurement units for students' use in data
collection and the pursuit of science.
● Competency 1: Skill 9. Answer: Select and analyze developmentally
appropriate diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to
SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER
2026 FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
● Competency 2. Answer: Knowledge of the nature of science
● Competency 3. Answer: Knowledge of physical sciences
● Competency 4. Answer: Knowledge of Earth and space
● Competency 5. Answer: Knowledge of life science
● Competency 1: Skill 1. Answer: Analyze and apply developmentally
appropriate researched-based strategies for teaching science practices.
● Competency 1: Skill 2. Answer: Select and apply safe and effective
instructional strategies to utilize manipulatives, models, scientific
equipment, real-world examples, and print and digital representations to
support and enhance science instruction.
● Competency 1: Skill 3. Answer: Identify and analyze strategies for
formal and informal learning experiences to provide science curriculum
that promotes students' innate curiosity and active inquiry (e.g., hands-
, on experiences, active engagement in the natural world, student
interaction).
● Competency 1: Skill 4. Answer: Select and analyze collaborative
strategies to help students explain concepts, to introduce and clarify
formal science terms, and to identify misconceptions.
● Competency 1: Skill 5. Answer: Identify and apply appropriate
reading strategies, mathematical practices, and science-content materials
to enhance science instruction for learners at all levels.
● Competency 1: Skill 6. Answer: Apply differentiated strategies in
science instruction and assessments based on student needs.
● Competency 1: Skill 7. Answer: Identify and apply ways to organize
and manage a classroom for safe, effective science teaching that reflect
state safety procedures and restrictions (e.g., procedures, equipment,
disposal of chemicals, classroom layout, use of living organisms).
● Competency 1: Skill 8. Answer: Select and apply appropriate
technology, science tools and measurement units for students' use in data
collection and the pursuit of science.
● Competency 1: Skill 9. Answer: Select and analyze developmentally
appropriate diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to
