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What’s on the Test?
The GACE Paraprofessional test contains 90 multiple-choice questions and is timed at 2.5 hours.
The exam is split into three subareas:
1. READING
34% of the exam
- Distinguish between factual information and personal opinions
- Uncover the meaning of words based on the surrounding text
- Recognize details that support the main idea
- Figure out how the information in a text is structured
- Make educated guesses about what the text implies
- Translate information presented in visual formats like charts and graphs
- Understand the main goal of a text passage
2. MATHEMATICS
33% of the exam
- Number sense
- Basic algebra
- Geometry and measurement
- Data analysis
3. WRITING
33% of the exam
- Basic grammatical errors
- Punctuation errors
- Spelling errors
- Word usage errors
- Parts of a sentence
- Parts of speech
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 the test at a general testing center, the test fee is $38, and if you take the test at a Prometric testing center, the fee is $68.
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How the Exam is Scored
The GACE Paraprofessional 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 200 on the multiple-choice questions 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
Is the GACE Paraprofessional test hard?
This test is not considered to be a very difficult test. It mostly covers the basics of general math, reading, and writing.
How many questions are on the GACE Paraprofessional test?
The test contains 90 questions.
What is the time limit for the GACE Paraprofessional test?
The test is timed at 2.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the GACE Paraprofessional test?
You’ll have to get a minimum scaled score of 220 to pass the exam (250 to pass at the professional level).
How much does the GACE Paraprofessional test cost?
The test fee is $38 at general testing centers, or $68 at Prometric testing centers.