The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Birth Through Kindergarten exam is designed to assess the knowledge and skills of individuals seeking admission to an educator preparation program in Georgia.
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Exam Outline
The GACE Birth Through Kindergarten (701) 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.
Early Childhood Development and Learning
(Testlet 006)
There are 40 questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 1 hour. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- The stages and progressions of early childhood development from birth through kindergarten
- Multiple influences on growth and development across the developmental domains of young children
- Creating, structuring, and managing safe, responsive, and challenging learning environments for young children
- Using appropriate and authentic assessments and assessment strategies
Content Knowledge and Responsive Teaching Strategies
(Testlet 007)
There are 40 questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 1 hour. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- Teaching foundational numeracy and mathematical concepts
- Teaching scientific concepts and reasoning
- Teaching foundational social studies, arts, and health and physical education
- Creating opportunities for young children to learn about and explore their world
Professionalism and Collaborative Partnerships
(Testlet 008)
There are 20 questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 30 minutes. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- The roles and responsibilities of early childhood educators
- Fostering positive, collaborative, and responsive relationships with families, professionals, organizations, and community agencies
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Registration
To register for the GACE Birth Through Kindergarten exam, you need to create a MyPSC account. Once you’ve created your account, you’ll receive your Georgia certification ID number and be able to submit a request for testing eligibility.
Once you have been approved for the Birth Through Kindergarten exam, you can register to take the test by creating an Evaluation Systems GACE testing account.
Fees
You can register to take the testlets individually ($56.50) or combined ($169). Individuals taking the GACE exam at an international testing site are subject to an additional $50 test site fee.
Test Day
On test day, you should report to the testing center on exam day 30 minutes before your scheduled exam. 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 in a secure 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 Birth Through Kindergarten exam, the passing score is 220.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the GACE Birth Through Kindergarten exam?
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There are 100 selected-response questions in total on the exam.
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How long is the GACE Birth Through Kindergarten 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 Birth Through Kindergarten exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 220.
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How much does the GACE Birth Through Kindergarten exam cost?
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The examination fee is $56.50 for each testlet (or $169 for the combined test).
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