The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Special Education General Curriculum examination 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 special education in Georgia public schools.
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Exam Outline
The GACE Special Education General Curriculum 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.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
(Testlet 407)
There are 20 selected-response questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 30 minutes. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- Assessment instruments and procedures for evaluating student strengths and needs
- Principles, strategies, and procedures for measuring student progress
Instructional Approaches to Learning Across the Curriculum
(Testlet 408)
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:
- Strategies and instructional methods for promoting communication and language development of students with exceptionalities
- Strategies and instructional methods in the instruction of reading, writing, and math to students with exceptionalities
- Strategies and instructional methods for promoting the academic achievement and independent learning of students with exceptionalities
- Strategies for developing social skills and providing effective positive behavior interventions for students with exceptionalities
Foundations and Professional Knowledge in Special Education
(Testlet 503)
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:
- Philosophical, legal, and professional foundations of special education
- Human development and the implications associated with disability on students and their families
- Establishing and engaging in collaborative partnerships with stakeholders
- Policies, principles, and procedures related to referral, program planning, eligibility, instruction, and placement of all students with exceptionalities
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Exam Registration
To register for this GACE 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 Special Education General Curriculum 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 or combined—the combined test fee is $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
On the day of your exam, you should report to the testing center about 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
Your final score for the full exam will be a scaled score between 100 and 300. For the GACE School Counseling exam, the passing score is 220.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the GACE Special Education General Curriculum exam?
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There are 100 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the GACE Special Education General Curriculum exam?
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The time limit for the full exam is 2.5 hours.
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What is the passing score for the GACE Special Education General Curriculum exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 220 on each subtest.
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How much does the GACE Special Education General Curriculum exam cost?
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The testing fee is $169 for the combined test.
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