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What’s on the Test?
The GACE History test contains 100 multiple-choice questions and is timed at 2 hours.
The exam is split into four testlets, which are taken in separate testing sessions (but can be taken on the same day if you’d like).
United States History to 1877 (242)
25 questions | 30 minutes
- Core political systems, social hierarchies, belief structures, technologies, and agricultural patterns of early American Indian cultures
- Motivations behind European exploration and settlement efforts in the Western Hemisphere
- Key causes, major events, outcomes, and influential individuals of the American Revolution
- Weaknesses and disputes that developed under the Articles of Confederation
- Major policies, challenges, and developments in the earliest presidential administrations
- How U.S. territorial growth—via treaties, purchases, and expansionist beliefs—shaped industrial, economic, and cultural development
- Primary causes, pivotal events, and notable figures of the Civil War
- Immediate and long-term social, political, and economic consequences of Reconstruction
United States History from 1877 to the Present (243)
25 questions | 30 minutes
- The United States’ transformation into a modern urban and industrial nation
- Escalating conflicts with American Indian nations and the resulting implementation of the reservation system
- Social and political systems and the tensions that shaped the post-Reconstruction South
- The emergence of the United States as an influential global power
- Forces driving cultural tension, social upheaval, and shifting values during the 1920s
- U.S. involvement in World War II and the domestic and international effects of that participation
- The origins, defining issues, and major events of the Cold War and shifts in U.S. foreign policy after 1945
- Major political, economic, cultural, and technological changes in the United States since the mid-20th century
- Goals, key leaders, strategies, and accomplishments of movements for African American civil rights
World History to 1750 (244)
25 questions | 30 minutes
- Transformations linked to the Neolithic Revolution and the rise of early settled societies
- Enduring cultural, governmental, and intellectual contributions of ancient Greece and Rome
- Political, economic, and cultural developments in Europe following Rome’s collapse
- Major empires and states across Asia and the trade routes that drove their expansion
- Foundational doctrines and historical evolution of prominent world religions
- Key features and patterns characteristic of African civilizations
- Notable political, cultural, and religious developments in the Byzantine Empire and Islamic civilization
- Shifts in European society leading to the erosion of feudal structures
- Social, religious, economic, and political changes sparked by the Protestant Reformation
- Motivations for and consequences of European exploration and conquest
- Influential thinkers, works, and concepts central to the Enlightenment
- Significant literary, artistic, scientific, and intellectual advancements across global civilizations
World History from 1750 to the Present (245)
25 questions | 30 minutes
- Major political and social revolutions and the causes and consequences that defined them
- How the Industrial Revolution transformed production methods, labor, and economic structures
- Motives for and outcomes of imperial expansion by industrialized nations
- Key political movements, state formations, and ideological developments shaping the modern era
- Significant historical changes across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas since the late 18th century
- Benefits and drawbacks of technological, transportation, and communication advancements
- Events linking World War I to later conflicts and global transformations
- Factors leading to the fall of the Soviet Union and the conclusion of the Cold War
- Major global issues, concerns, and challenges that have emerged since 1991
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create a MyPSC account on the GaPSC website. You should receive a Georgia Certification ID (GA CERT ID) during this process, which you’ll use for identification throughout the registration and testing process.
The next step is to create an ETS GACE testing account on the ETS website. This account will allow you to register for the exam and pay the testing fee(s).
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How the Exam is Scored
The GACE History test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
Scaled Scoring
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
Retaking the Exam
If you don’t get the score you want on your first try, that’s okay! You can take the exam again after a mandatory 30-day waiting period.
FAQs
How many questions are on the GACE History test?
The test contains 100 questions.
What is the time limit for the GACE History test?
The test is timed at 2 hours.
What is the passing score for the GACE History test?
You’ll need a final score of at least 220 to pass the test.
How much does the GACE History test cost?
The full test fee is $169.
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