1. GACE – English Teacher Certification 2006-2007

3. Georgia -- English Content EnglishTest I (020) Test II (021) Afternoon only All test dates http://www.gace.nesinc.com/GA_testselection.asp

5. Registration, P.1 Personal Information

6. 420 KSU = NA B Registration, P.2

7. Registration Calendar

8. Registration, P.3

9. Nov.

11. Registration, P.3

12. 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

13. Registration, P.3

14. Costs & Fees 1.English (two content area tests @ $65 each) 2. Registration fee (per test date) $130 $ 20 $150 Other fees may also apply (see http://www.gace.nesinc.com/GA_testfees.asp)

15. Registration, P.4 2 130 150

16. Accommodations

17. Mail or Internet Early

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

19. Professional Exams Accountant Lawyer Doctor Teacher CPA exam Bar GACE Boards

20. Study Strategies

21. Preparing for the Tests GACE Test Frameworks English Content Details at www.gace.nesinc.com

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

23. 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

24. English

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

26. Sample Selected Response Questions, Test 1

27. More samples available online

28. Sample Constructed Response, Test 1

29. Sample Selected Response Questions, Test 2

30. Sample Constructed Response, Test 2

32. 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 http://www.gace.nesinc.com/GA_PG_020021_opener.asp Other Notes on Constructed Responses

33. Scoring Constructed Response

34. Employ Strategies for Test Taking

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

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

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

38. 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

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