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 100 selected-response questions and three constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The exam is split into six subareas.
I. Curriculum and Instruction (23%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- The foundational components of an effective curriculum development process
- The impact of instructional practices on student learning
II. Research (12%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- Using a variety of research methods to inform educational practices
- Applying research and data to promote student learning
III. Students as Learners (14%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- Educational and developmental theories
- The factors that influence learning
- Variables that affect students’ learning and performance
IV. Assessment (14%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- Assessment design
- Evaluation strategies
- Selecting and applying various assessment methods and tools to promote continuous improvement
V. Professional Practices (12%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- Various professional development practices and resources that promote student learning and professional growth
- Promoting leadership and student learning
VI. Analysis (25%)
This subarea contains the three constructed-response questions. These questions are categorized under the topics covered in the previous five subareas.
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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 $123, 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
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), along with local education committees, established the minimum passing scores for the GACE content assessments:
- 220-249: Induction level
- 250: Professional level
If you take the combined test and one of your scores is at the induction level and the other is at the professional level, you will be considered as having only passed at the induction level.
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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 103 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 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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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 220.
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How much does the GACE Curriculum and Instruction exam cost?
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The examination fee is $123.
