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Exam Overview
Exam Overview
The GACE History (6–12) (721) assessment is the content test Georgia uses to certify history teachers for grades 6 through 12. It measures the United States and world history knowledge a secondary history teacher needs, often applied to primary sources, data and historical interpretations.
Who Administers the Test
Program
Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE)
Certifying agency
Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)
Test delivery
Evaluation Systems of Pearson; computer-based at Pearson VUE test centers
Purpose
Content requirement for History (6–12) certification in Georgia
Four Testlets
Assessment 721 combines four testlets with 100 selected-response questions in all. Each question has four answer choices, and each testlet counts for 25% of the total score. You can take all four testlets in one appointment or register for them separately.
| Testlet | Share of Score | Testing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 242 United States History to 1877 | 25% | 30 minutes |
| 243 United States History from 1877 to the Present | 25% | 30 minutes |
| 244 World History to 1750 | 25% | 30 minutes |
| 245 World History from 1750 to the Present | 25% | 30 minutes |
| Total | 100 questions | 2 hours (2 hours 15 minutes appointment) |
Test-Day Timing
Each testlet is timed at 30 minutes. With about 25 questions per testlet, plan on roughly 1 minute 10 seconds per question. The appointment adds about 15 minutes for the tutorial and nondisclosure agreement.Question Format
- Selected-response only: one best answer from four choices
- Content-knowledge questions on causes, effects, significance and chronology
- Analysis questions built on short primary-source excerpts, tables, maps and historians' interpretations
Scoring
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Score scale | 100–300 |
| Passing requirement | A total score of at least 220, plus the minimum score set for each testlet |
| Wrong answers | No penalty for incorrect answers, so answer every question |
| Retakes | Testlets can be retaken after the waiting period set by the GACE program |
Registration and Fees
All four testlets
$169 when registered together
Single testlet
$42.50 per testlet when registered separately
Where to register
The official GACE website (gace.es.pearson.com)
Before you book
Confirm current fees, policies and test dates on the official site
What This Means for Your Preparation
- Prepare evenly: each testlet is a quarter of your score and has its own minimum
- Practice at a pace of about 25 questions in 30 minutes
- Build fluency with primary sources, tables and maps, which appear in every testlet
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