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What’s on the Test?
The GACE Science test contains 100 multiple-choice questions and is timed at 2.5 hours.
The exam is split into three testlets, which are taken in separate testing sessions (but can be taken on the same day if you’d like).
Physical Science (230)
40 questions | 1 hour
- Characteristics, properties, and structures within matter
- Force, motion, energy, and work and their relationships to each other
- Waves, electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism
- Chemical reactions and their relationship to energy within systems
Life Science (231)
30 questions | 45 minutes
- Concepts and principles related to genetics and evolution
- Organisms and life processes
- Organisms, matter, and energy within ecosystems
Earth and Space Science (232)
30 questions | 45 minutes
- Resources and human interaction with the environment
- The universe, space, and geological systems
- Characteristics of Earth’s spheres, weather, and climate
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 Science 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 Science exam?
The exam contains 100 questions.
What is the time limit for the GACE Science exam?
The exam is timed at 2.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the GACE Science exam?
You’ll need to get a score of at least 220 to pass the exam.
How much does the GACE Science exam cost?
The fee for the full exam is $169.
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