Computer-Based TestingTest Selection
The GACE are conducted during morning and afternoon test sessions. Test sessions are four hours in length, except for Paraprofessional, which is three hours long. The morning session has a reporting time of 7:45 a.m. and ends at approximately 12:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m. for Paraprofessional). The afternoon session has a reporting time of 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 5:45 p.m. (4:45 p.m. for Paraprofessional). You may select tests for a single test session or for both the morning and afternoon test sessions.
The number of tests you may register to take in one test session is determined by the assessment(s) for which you are registering. Each assessment consists of one or more tests. If you are registering for an assessment that includes multiple tests, you may take one or more tests for that assessment in the same test session. In one test session you may take
- one, two, or all three Basic Skills tests, or
- one or both Professional Pedagogy tests, or
- one or both Educational Leadership tests, or
- one or both content tests for a single assessment, or
- one or two middle grades tests, or
- the Latin test, or
- the American Sign Language test, or
- the Paraprofessional test, or
- one or both of the following content tests: Special Education: Reading, English Language Arts, and Social Studies; Special Education: Mathematics and Science
Each assessment is designed to allow sufficient time for examinees to complete all tests for that assessment in a four-hour session (three-hour session for Paraprofessional). The tests are not individually timed, and you may spend as much time as you choose on each test. However, you will be allowed no more than the allotted time to complete the test(s).
The table below lists all GACE tests and provides the following information:
- The test session during which each test is offered
- The test dates on which each test is offered
- Important notes describing registration restrictions and special testing requirements
Note: "All test dates" in the following table refers to the October, January, March, June, and August test dates for the 2011–2012 program year. For the Basic Skills and Early Childhood Education assessments, there are two supplemental administrations on May 5, 2012, and July 14, 2012.
| Basic Skills Assessment | |||
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| Assessment Name | Tests and Codes | Assessment Availability | Important Notes |
| Basic Skills | Test I—Reading (200) Test II—Mathematics (201) Test III—Writing (202) | Morning only All test dates, including the May 2012 and July 2012 supplemental administration dates | These tests are also available on computer. See "Computer-Based Testing" for more information. |
| Content Assessments | |||
| Assessment Name | Tests and Codes | Assessment Availability | Important Notes |
| Agricultural Education | Test I (040) Test II (041) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | |
| American Sign Language | Test (150) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | Registration is during the regular registration period only. Test sites include Pebblebrook High School in the Atlanta area and Brooks County High School in the Valdosta area only. For video-recorded performance, wear solid-color attire that contrasts with your skin tone. Examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. Sign language interpreters are not available unless approved before the test date; see "Registering for Alternative Testing Arrangements." Written copies of test directions are available at the test site. |
| Art Education | Test I (109) Test II (110) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Behavioral Science | Test I (050) Test II (051) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | |
| Biology | Test I (026) Test II (027) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Birth Through Five | Test I (005) Test II (006) | Afternoon only Oct., Mar., and June only | |
| Business Education | Test I (042) Test II (043) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Chemistry | Test I (028) Test II (029) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | Scientific calculators are provided. See "Scientific Calculators" below for more information. |
| Early Childhood Education | Test I (001) Test II (002) | Morning only All test dates, including the May 2012 and July 2012 supplemental administration dates | |
| Early Childhood Special Education General Curriculum | Test I (003) Test II (004) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | Important note about tests 003 and 004: The Early Childhood Special Education General Curriculum Assessment, which comprises tests 003 and 004, is intended only for completers of the state-approved educator preparation program in this field. This assessment cannot be used to add this field or any special education academic content field(s) to a clear renewable teaching certificate. Contact the GaPSC at www.gapsc.com if you have any questions. |
| Economics | Test I (038) Test II (039) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | |
| English | Test I (020) Test II (021) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Test I (119) Test II (120) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Education | Test I (044) Test II (045) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| French | Test I (143) Test II (144) | Afternoon only Oct., Mar., and June only | Registration during the regular and late registration periods only. Test I includes recorded components; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. |
| Geography | Test I (036) Test II (037) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| German | Test I (145) Test II (146) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | Registration during the regular and late registration periods only. Test I includes recorded components; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. |
| Health and Physical Education | Test I (115) Test II (116) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Health Education | Test I (113) Test II (114) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | |
| History | Test I (034) Test II (035) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Latin | Test (147) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | Registration during the regular and late registration periods only. Test includes recorded components; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. |
| Marketing Education | Test I (046) Test II (047) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | |
| Mathematics | Test I (022) Test II (023) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | Bring a graphing calculator to the test. See "Approved Graphing Calculators" below for more information. |
| Media Specialist | Test I (101) Test II (102) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Middle Grades Language Arts | Test (011) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Middle Grades Mathematics | Test (013) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | Scientific calculators are provided. See "Scientific Calculators" below for more information. |
| Middle Grades Reading | Test (012) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | This test is also available on computer. See "Computer-Based Testing" for more information. |
| Middle Grades Science | Test (014) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | This test is also available on computer. See "Computer-Based Testing" for more information. Scientific calculators are provided. See "Scientific Calculators" below for more information. |
| Middle Grades Social Science | Test (015) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Music | Test I (111) Test II (112) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | Test I includes recorded components; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. |
| Physics | Test I (030) Test II (031) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | Scientific calculators are provided. See "Scientific Calculators" below for more information. |
| Political Science | Test I (032) Test II (033) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Reading | Test I (117) Test II (118) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| School Counseling | Test I (103) Test II (104) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| School Psychology | Test I (105) Test II (106) | Afternoon only Oct., Mar., and June only | |
| Science | Test I (024) Test II (025) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | These tests are also available on computer. See "Computer-Based Testing" for more information. Scientific calculators are provided. See "Scientific Calculators" below for more information. |
| Spanish | Test I (141) Test II (142) | Morning only Oct., Mar., and June only | Registration during the regular and late registration periods only. Test I includes recorded components; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. |
| Special Education Adapted Curriculum | Test I (083) Test II (084) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | These tests are also available on computer. See "Computer-Based Testing" for more information. |
| Special Education Deaf Education | Test I (085) Test II (086) | Afternoon only Oct., Mar., and June only | |
| Special Education General Curriculum | Test I (081) Test II (082) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | These tests are also available on computer. See "Computer-Based Testing" for more information. |
| Special Education: Reading, English Language Arts, and Social Studies | Test (087) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | This test was formerly called Special Education Academic Content Concentrations Test I. |
| Special Education: Mathematics and Science | Test (088) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | Scientific calculators are provided. See "Scientific Calculators" below for more information. This test was formerly called Special Education Academic Content Concentrations Test II. |
| Technology Education | Test I (048) Test II (049) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Professional Pedagogy Assessment | |||
| Assessment Name | Tests and Codes | Assessment Availability | Important Notes |
| Professional Pedagogy | Test I (171) Test II (172) | Afternoon only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | These tests are only for those who are seeking certification using the test-based option. These tests are also available on computer. See "Computer-Based Testing" for more information. |
| Educational Leadership Assessment | |||
| Assessment Name | Tests and Codes | Assessment Availability | Important Notes |
| Educational Leadership | Test I (173) Test II (174) | Morning only All test dates EXCEPT May and July | |
| Paraprofessional Assessment | |||
| Assessment Name | Tests and Codes | Assessment Availability | Important Notes |
| Paraprofessional | Test (177) | Morning or afternoon All test dates EXCEPT May and July | This test is also available on computer. See "Paraprofessional Assessment: Internet-Based Testing" on the GACE Web site for more information. |
Scientific Calculators
Examinees taking the following assessments will be provided with a scientific calculator:
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One of the models listed below will be provided at the test administration. The models distributed are subject to change; directions for use will not be provided at the test site. You may not use your own calculator or calculator manual. (These calculators may NOT be used for the Mathematics tests.)
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Approved Graphing Calculators
Examinees taking the Mathematics assessment (Tests I and II) must bring their own graphing calculator but may not bring a calculator manual. Graphing calculators will not be provided at the administration. Only the brands and models listed below may be used. Approved calculator brands and models are subject to change; if there is a change, examinees will be notified. Test administration staff will clear the memory of your calculator both before and after testing. Therefore, be sure to back up the memory on your calculator, including applications, to an external device before arriving at the test site.
| Manufacturer | Approved Models |
| Casio | Algebra FX 2.0, CFX-9850G Plus, CFX-9850Ga, CFX-9850Ga Plus, CFX-9850GB Plus, CFX-9850GB Plus-we, CFX-9850GC Plus, FX 1.0 Plus, FX-7400G, FX-7400G Plus, FX-9750G Plus |
| Sharp | EL-9600c, EL-9900 |
| Texas Instruments | TI-73, TI-81, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver, TI-84, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver, TI-85, TI-86 |
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