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GACE – English

GACE – English. Teacher Certification 2006-2007. Georgia -- English Content. http://www.gace.nesinc.com/GA_testselection.asp. Registration, P.1 Personal Information. Registration, P.2. KSU =. 420. NA. NA. B. Registration Calendar. Registration, P.3. Nov. Registration, P.3.

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GACE – English

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  1. GACE – English Teacher Certification 2006-2007

  2. Georgia -- English Content http://www.gace.nesinc.com/GA_testselection.asp

  3. Registration, P.1Personal Information

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

  5. Registration Calendar

  6. Registration, P.3

  7. Nov.

  8. Registration, P.3

  9. 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

  10. Registration, P.3

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

  12. Registration, P.4 2 130 150

  13. Accommodations

  14. Mail or Internet Early

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

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

  17. Study Strategies

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

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

  20. 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

  21. English

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

  23. Sample Selected Response Questions, Test 1

  24. Sample Selected Response Questions, Test 1 More samples available online

  25. Sample Constructed Response, Test 1

  26. Sample Selected Response Questions, Test 2

  27. Sample Constructed Response, Test 2

  28. Sample Constructed Response, Test 2

  29. Other Notes on Constructed Responses • 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

  30. Scoring Constructed Response

  31. Employ Strategies for Test Taking

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

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

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

  35. 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

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

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