Prepared by: College of Education

GKT Alternative Assessment Equivalency Rules

To ensure accurate recognition of alternative assessments (ACT, SAT, GRE, CLT) for satisfying FTCE General Knowledge Test (GKT) requirements in Degree Works.

GKT Requirement Blocks (Degree Works)

Requirement CodeDescription
F002GKT Mathematics
F003GKT Reading
F004GKT English Language Skills
F005GKT Essay

Test Code Standardization

Critical Update

Replace Outdated Codes

Code ChangeDescription
A01EAC1ACT English
A02EAC2ACT Mathematics
A03EAC3ACT Reading
S02ST12SAT Mathematics

Retain Current Codes

CodeDescription
ST11SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
GR01GRE Verbal
GR02GRE Quantitative
GR05GRE Analytical Writing
CLAQCLT Quantitative
CLAVCLT Verbal
CLAWCLT Writing/Grammar

Rule Logic by GKT Requirement

F002 — GKT Mathematics

Requirement satisfied if ANY of the following are met:

  • (EAC2) ACT Math ≥ 22
  • (ST12) SAT Math ≥ 540
  • (GR02) GRE Quantitative ≥ 147
  • (CLAQ) CLT Quantitative ≥ 20
F003 — GKT Reading

Requirement satisfied if ANY of the following are met:

  • (EAC3) ACT Reading ≥ 23
  • (ST11) SAT EBRW ≥ 560
  • (GR01) GRE Verbal ≥ 151
  • (CLAV + CLAW) combined score ≥ 49
F004 — GKT English Language Skills

Requirement satisfied if ANY of the following are met:

  • (EAC1) ACT English ≥ 22
  • (ST11) SAT EBRW ≥ 560
  • (GR01) GRE Verbal ≥ 151
  • (CLAV + CLAW) combined score ≥ 49
F005 — GKT Essay

Requirement satisfied if ANY of the following are met:

  • (GR05) GRE Analytical Writing ≥ 4.0
  • (EAC1) ACT English ≥ 22
  • (ST11) SAT EBRW ≥ 560
  • (CLAV + CLAW) combined score ≥ 49

Additional Logic Requirements

1

Score Validity

  • Only scores within 10 years should be considered valid
  • Enforce using the test date field in Banner
2

Combination Rule (CLT)

  • CLT requirement uses combined score logic: CLAV + CLAW ≥ 49
  • Must evaluate both components together
3

"Best Score" Handling

  • If multiple scores exist, Degree Works should use the highest valid score
  • Evaluate each test independently

Source: https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/20758/urlt/23-2.pdf