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Exam Overview
The GACE Educational Leadership – Tier II (347) assessment is a computer-based test made up of six constructed- response assignments. The focused-response section comes first and contains five assignments; after a scheduled break, the extended-response section contains one assignment based on a set of documents. The test is administered by Evaluation Systems of Pearson for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
15 minutes; after the break you cannot return to the focused-response assignments
1 assignment (objective 0001) built on a document set, 1 hour; about 400–600 words
4 hours, including a 15-minute tutorial and nondisclosure agreement and the break (3 hours 30 minutes of
By appointment during designated two-week testing windows at computer-based test centers in Georgia
A scaled score of 250 or higher and a scorable response to each assignment
I. Data Analysis and Strategic Planning
II. Leading the Professional Growth and Development of Staff and Fostering School
III. Engaging with Families/Caregivers and the Community and Managing School
How the Test Is Scored
Trained educators score each response on a four-point scale against three performance characteristics: Completion (how fully the response addresses every part of the assignment), Application of Content (how accurately and effectively it applies leadership knowledge and skills) and Support (the quality and relevance of the evidence and examples). A score of 4 reflects a thorough understanding, 3 a general understanding, 2 a limited understanding and 1 little or no understanding. A response that is off-topic, unreadable, not in English or not sufficiently original is marked unscorable (U), and a blank response is marked B. The assignment scores are weighted by subarea and converted to a scaled score
Because a scorable response is required for every assignment, leaving any assignment blank or off-topic means the test is not passed, whatever the total score. Budget time so that all six assignments receive a complete answer.
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative school and district data to identify strengths and needs, and writing a strategic plan that builds on a strength to address a need
Leading the professional growth of teachers and other staff through adult learning, evaluation data and strengths-
Implementing systems of academic and social support that advance a shared mission, vision and core values Developing the professional capacity of personnel and a professional community of shared accountability Engaging families/caregivers and the community through two-way communication and partnerships Managing school operations, facilities and resources ethically and in line with laws, regulations and policies
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