The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Middle Grades Language Arts 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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Exam Outline
The GACE Middle Grades Language Arts exam contains 90 selected-response questions and two constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2.5 hours.
The exam is split into four subareas.
I. Reading (37%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- Critically reading, comprehending, and interpreting literature
- Critically reading, comprehending, and interpreting informational text
- Using common reading strategies to support comprehension
II. Writing, Speaking, and Listening (23%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- The fundamental characteristics of writing
- The components of effective oral communication
- Incorporating teaching approaches, assessments, and diversity into classroom instruction
III. Language Use and Vocabulary (15%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge of the following:
- Language use
- Standard English conventions
- Vocabulary acquisition
- Instructional approaches to support correct language usage and language and vocabulary development
IV. Analysis (25%)
This subarea contains the two constructed-response questions. These questions are categorized under two of the previous topics:
- Critically reading, comprehending, and interpreting literature
- Incorporating teaching approaches, assessments, and diversity into classroom instruction
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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 Middle Grades Language Arts 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
On test day, you should arrive at the testing center at least 15 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 then 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 Middle Grades Language Arts exam?
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There are 92 questions on the exam.
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How long is the GACE Middle Grades Language Arts exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 2.5 hours.
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What is the passing score for the GACE Middle Grades Language Arts 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 Middle Grades Language Arts exam cost?
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The examination fee is $123.
