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What’s on the Test?
The GACE Media Specialist test contains 160 multiple-choice questions and is timed at 4 hours.
The exam is split into two subtests, which are taken in separate testing sessions (but can be taken on the same day if you’d like).
SUBTEST I (101)
100 questions | 2 hours
Learning and Teaching (60%)
- Children’s and young adult literature
- Fundamentals of curriculum development
- Collaboration in media and information literacy
- Fundamentals of instructional design for all learners
Collection Development (40%)
- Selecting, acquiring, and maintaining resources
- Principles and methods of resource organization
SUBTEST II (102)
100 questions | 2 hours
Program Administration (40%)
- Fundamentals of organization, management, and evaluation of media programs and services
- Basic fiscal, ethical, legal, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
Professional Development, Leadership, and Advocacy (30%)
- Facilitating professional development
- Demonstrating leadership
- Advocating for libraries and media centers
Information Access and Delivery (30%)
- Fundamental tools and concepts for locating and sharing resources
- Using and validating online and other resources
- Equal access and ethical use of information
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). If you take each subtest separately, the fee is $123 for each subtest. If you take both subtests together, the fee is $193.
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How the Exam is Scored
The GACE Computer Science test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
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. You’ll need a scaled score of at least 220 to pass the exam.
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.
Passing Scores
There are two passing levels for this exam: induction and professional. Each level has its own minimum passing score requirements:
- Induction Level: 220-249
- Professional Level: 250
Here’s something to keep in mind: You have to pass at the professional level on BOTH subtests in order for your final exam scores to count at the professional level. If you only pass at the induction level on one of the subtests, your final exam score will only count at the induction level.
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 Media Specialist exam?
The exam contains 160 questions.
What is the time limit for the GACE Media Specialist exam?
The exam is timed at 4 hours.
What is the passing score for the GACE Media Specialist exam?
You’ll need a final score of at least 220 to pass.
How much does the GACE Media Specialist exam cost?
The fee is $193 for the full exam.