Do you love history? Do you enjoy working with middle school students? The GACE Middle Grades Social Science Assessment might just be your next career step!
The GACE Middle Grades Social Science Assessment is a test designed for individuals desiring to teach social science to grades 4-8 in the state of Georgia. This test is computer-based in format and assesses the skills necessary for teaching social science to grades 4-8.
2.5 hours are given to complete the GACE Middle Grades Social Science Assessment, with 30 minutes built into the testing time for computer testing tutorials. The test assesses not only basic social science knowledge, but also the application of this knowledge in a middle school classroom.
The test is made up of 65 selected-response questions, such as matching, multiple choice and/or true-false questions. Most tests also include a few extra selected-response questions, which are not included in the actual test scoring, but are used to determine test-taker performance.
The GACE Middle Grades Social Science Assessment is divided into 3 subareas: The United States and Georgia: Historical, Geographic, Economic and Civic Understanding, which is worth 50% of the total score, Government and Economics, which is worth 20% of the total score and World Regions, which is worth 30% of the total score.
Testing opportunities are offered throughout the year, making it easy to set up a testing appointment. Test scores are normally released in approximately 2 weeks.
Are you unsure on how to prepare for the GACE Middle Grades Social Science Assessment? Several study aids are available to help you prepare for this assessment in different formats.
Some of these include tests at a glance (which give a quick overview of the assessment), interactive practice tests, tutorials, videos and even webinars! Many other test-taking strategies and tips are available to help testing experience to be very positive.
Could taking the GACE Middle Grades Social Science Assessment be the next step for you? Register today and introduce the youth of today to the stories of the past!