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Exam Overview
Exam Overview
The GACE English (6–12) (713) assessment is the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) content test for teaching English language arts in grades 6–12. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) uses it for certification, and Pearson administers it.
100
Selected-response questions
3
Testlets
2 h 15 m
Testing time
220
Passing score (induction)
Testlets at a Glance
| Testlet | Content | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Reading and Analysis of Texts (6–12) | 40 | 60 minutes |
| 219 | Writing, Research, and Multimedia Texts (6–12) | 35 | 45 minutes |
| 220 | Language, Speaking, and Listening (6–12) | 25 | 30 minutes |
| 713 | All three testlets together | 100 | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Share of the 100 questions by testlet
Reading and Analysis of Texts — 40%Testlet 218
Writing, Research, and Multimedia Texts — 35%Testlet 219
Language, Speaking, and Listening — 25%Testlet 220
You can take all three testlets in one session or any combination of them at different sessions; the session also includes a short tutorial and nondisclosure agreement. Every question is selected-response with four answer choices. There is no essay or constructed-response section.
What Each Testlet Covers
Testlet 218
Informational and argumentative texts (structure, central ideas, evidence, credibility, rhetoric) and literary texts (genres, literary elements, poetry, drama, periods, diverse perspectives).
Testlet 219
Writing (planning, revising, style, grammar, arguments and narratives) and research and media literacy (research questions, sources, citation, media messages, multimedia presentations).
Testlet 220
Vocabulary, reading strategies, comprehension and fluency; adolescent language development, academic language, collaborative discussion, and verbal and nonverbal communication.
Question Styles
Passage sets
A story, poem, drama scene, speech or argument followed by several questions on craft, structure, reasoning and word meaning.
Classroom scenarios
A grade 6–12 situation: choose the best strategy, interpret a student's reading or writing, or plan the next step.
Student work
A draft, oral reading record or discussion transcript to analyze, revise or give feedback on.
Knowledge in context
Grammar, citation, literary periods and critical lenses applied to short excerpts.
Scoring
- Scores are reported on a scale of 100 to 300.
- A scaled score of 220 is the passing standard at the induction level; 250 is the professional level.
- There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question.
- Rules for combining testlet scores and retaking testlets are set by GaPSC; confirm them on the official GACE website before you register.
Fees and Registration
| Registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| All three testlets (713) | $169.00 |
| One testlet (218, 219 or 220) | $56.50 each |
Always Confirm Current Details
Register, check test dates and delivery options, and confirm fees and policies on the official GACE website, which Pearson runs for GaPSC. Fees and policies can change.Finished reading?
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