The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Curriculum and Instruction examination is designed to assess the knowledge and skills of individuals seeking admission to an educator preparation program/certification in Georgia.
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GACE Curriculum and Instruction Exam Outline
The GACE Curriculum and Instruction exam contains 6 constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 4.5 hours.
The exam is split into two subareas.
I. Student Learning, Research, and Professional Practices (40%)
The focused-response questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- Major concepts and principles related to developmental and educational learning theories
- Applying research to curricular and instructional decision-making
- The role of the curriculum and instructional leader as a professional resource
- Developing collaborative processes
II. Research (60%)
The extended-response questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- Principles and practices related to assessment and data-driven decision-making
- Using data to determine curricula and instructional effectiveness
- Structuring the learning environment
- Selecting, designing, and implementing curricula across content areas
- Designing and delivering content-specific instruction
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Exam Registration
To register for the 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 Curriculum and Instruction 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
The test fee is $263, which 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 on exam day 15-30 minutes before your scheduled exam, which will give you enough time to complete 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.
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 Curriculum and Instruction exam, the passing score is 250.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the GACE Curriculum and Instruction exam?
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There are 6 questions on the exam.
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How long is the GACE Curriculum and Instruction exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 4.5 hours.
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What is the passing score for the GACE Curriculum and Instruction exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 250.
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How much does the GACE Curriculum and Instruction exam cost?
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The examination fee is $263.
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