GACE – English Teacher Certification

Georgia -- English Content EnglishTest I (020) Test II (021) Afternoon only All test dates

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Registration Calendar

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Nov.

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Time Formats Afternoon 4 hour session –To take one or two content tests “… you are automatically given four hours to take one test of an assessment if you register for only one test per session or test administration…” p. 21 GACE registration bulletin

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Costs & Fees 1.English (two content area $65 each) 2. Registration fee (per test date) $130 $ 20 $150 Other fees may also apply (see

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Accommodations

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“Cut” Scores for each test will be announced in February

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Study Strategies

Preparing for the Tests GACE Test Frameworks English Content Details at

GACE website Study relevant section (for each test) –Test Design –Frameworks –Sample Test –Study Sample Answers Check web for additional details

English Test One: Comprehension of Literary and Informational Texts Reading Skills and Strategies Test Two: Writing Conventions and the Writing Process Writing for Various Purposes Oral and Visual Communications

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Test Elements (for each test) Selected Response Questions = 60 (Multiple Choice) Constructed Response Assignments = 2 (Mini-Essay)

Sample Selected Response Questions, Test 1

More samples available online

Sample Constructed Response, Test 1

Sample Selected Response Questions, Test 2

Sample Constructed Response, Test 2

Budget time for idea generating and draft-writing Address the prompt(s) with detailed support/reasoning Since you have one page in which to write your final response, get directly to the point with a detailed explanation Sample “strong” responses are available online at Other Notes on Constructed Responses

Scoring Constructed Response

Employ Strategies for Test Taking

Materials & Supplies Admission Ticket Driver’s License (Photo ID) Additional ID (without photo OK) Sharp pencils (several) Bottled water is OK

Materials & Supplies Do NOT bring into test site Cell phones electronic devices Calculators Food or drink Leave these in your car

Time Management Plan ahead Look ahead Pacing is critical Think, then act (or write) Bring a watch (no alarms) Write down times

Time Management If you’re taking both tests in one session… Plan for 1 hour on selected responses (2 questions per minute) Plan for 2 hours on constructed responses (4 responses, 30 minutes each) This leaves you 1 hour to review your work

Relax & Think Sleep night before Be prepared Be confident Practice stress reduction techniques