The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Middle Grades Mathematics 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 4th-8th-grade mathematics in Georgia public schools.
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GACE Middle Grades Mathematics Exam Outline
The GACE Middle Grades Mathematics exam contains 50 selected-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The exam is split into two subareas.
I. Arithmetic and Algebra (65%)
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:
- Numbers and operations
- Algebra and its processes
- Functions and their graphs
II. Geometry and Data (35%)
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:
- Geometry and measurement
- Probability and statistics
- Discrete mathematics
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Exam Registration
To register for the GACE Middle Grades Mathematics 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 Middle Grades Mathematics 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 test for $123. 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
On testing day, you should report to the testing center 15-30 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 (cell phone, wallet, keys, bags, accessories etc.) 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 Middle Grades Mathematics exam?
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There are 50 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the GACE Middle Grades Mathematics exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the GACE Middle Grades Mathematics exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 220.
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How much does the GACE Middle Grades Mathematics exam cost?
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The examination fee is $123.
