FTCE General Knowledge Math: Number Sense & Algebraic Thinking Practice

What's going on my math party people! Welcome back to the Duran Learning ASVAB channel — and today we're shifting gears to help our aspiring Florida teachers crush the FTCE General Knowledge Math test! In this video, Coach Anderson walks you through 2 must-know practice problems that directly target real competencies tested on the FTCE GK Math exam. Whether you're taking the test for the first time or retaking it, these problems will sharpen your skills and build your confidence! 📌 COMPETENCIES COVERED IN THIS VIDEO: ⏱️ 0:00 — Number Sense & Operations "Eggs come 19 per carton. If you buy 9 cartons and then give away 73, how many eggs are left?" ✅ Unit: Knowledge of Number Sense, Concepts, and Operations 🎯 Goal: Solve real-world problems involving the four operations with rational numbers ⏱️ 3:08 — Algebraic Thinking "A music school charges a one-time registration fee plus $35 per lesson. After 6 lessons, Jordan paid $250 total. What was the registration fee?" ✅ Unit: Knowledge of Algebraic Thinking and the Coordinate Plane 🎯 Goal: Determine and solve linear equations in real-world problems 📝 ABOUT THE FTCE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE MATH TEST: The FTCE GK Math subtest covers four major competency areas, including number sense and algebraic thinking. These two domains are heavily tested and require you to apply math reasoning to real-world scenarios — exactly what we practice in this video! 💡 PRACTICE TIPS FROM COACH ANDERSON: ✔️ Read each word problem carefully — identify what's given and what's being asked ✔️ For number sense problems, set up the arithmetic step by step before solving ✔️ For algebra problems, write the equation first, then solve — don't skip steps! ✔️ Always check your answer by plugging it back into the problem ✔️ Practice under timed conditions to simulate the real test experience 🔥 Pass the FTCE GK Math with confidence — Coach Anderson is here to help: 🌐 Free Practice Test & GK Math Course: https://teachers.duranlearning.com 📧 Email us for help: [email protected] #FTCE #GKMath #teachercertification #generalknowledgemath #numbersense #linearequations #algebraicthinking