The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Science exam is designed to assess the knowledge and skills of individuals seeking admission to an educator preparation program, certification in Georgia, or wanting to become qualified in teaching science in Georgia secondary schools.
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GACE Science Exam Outline
The GACE Physical Science exam is made of three testlets, which you can take individually in different sessions or all at once in one session. The total combined time limit is 2.5 hours, and the total number of questions is 100.
Physical Science
(Testlet 230)
There are 40 selected-response questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 1 hour. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- Characteristics, properties, and structures within matter
- Chemical reactions and their relationship to energy within systems
- Force, motion, energy, and work and their relationships to each other
- Waves, electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism
Life Science
(Testlet 231)
There are 30 selected-response questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 45 minutes. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- Organisms and life processes
- Concepts and principles related to genetics and evolution
- Organisms, matter, and energy within ecosystems
Earth and Space Science
(Testlet 232)
There are 30 selected-response questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 45 minutes. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- The universe, space, and geological systems
- Characteristics of Earth’s spheres, weather, and climate
- Resources and human interaction with the environment
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Exam Registration
To register for the GACE Science exam, you need to use your MyPSC account. If you do not have an account, create your account to receive your Georgia certification number. After you register for the Science exam on MyPSC, create an ETS GACE testing account. Your ETS account lists the test(s) you are approved to take. You will register for the exam through your ETS GACE testing account.
Fees
You can register to take the tests individually ($56.50) or combined ($169). Your test fee includes a $25 registration fee and a $28 test center fee. Individuals taking the GACE exam at an international testing site are subject to an additional $50 test site fee.
Test Day
You should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before your scheduled exam to allow extra time for the check-in process. If you arrive later than the listed reporting time on your admission ticket, you will not be able to take the exam and your testing fees will be forfeited.
During the check-in process, you will be asked to provide at least one form of valid identification, which must contain your photo and signature. Once the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to place all personal items (cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) in a locker outside the testing room.
Once you are ready, the proctor will lead you to the testing area and provide some short instructions before starting the exam.
How the Exam is Scored
When you have completed your exam, you are given the option to report or cancel your scores. They cannot be reinstated if you choose to cancel your scores.
You should also receive an unofficial score report right after the exam. Your official report will be made available about three weeks after the testing window closes.
Passing Score
Your final score for the full exam will be a scaled score between 100 and 300. For the GACE Science exam, the passing score is 220.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the GACE Science exam?
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There are a total of 100 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the GACE Science exam?
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The total time limit for the exam is 2.5 hours.
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What is the passing score for the GACE Science exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a passing score of 220.
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How much does the GACE Science exam cost?
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The examination fee is $169 for the combined test, or $56.50 for each testlet taken individually.
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