The Complete Elementary School Study Guide

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TheGeorgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) uses the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) examinations for individuals seeking admission to an educator preparation program, certification in Georgia, or wanting to become qualified in a core academic subject.

If you are seeking admission or are enrolled in a Georgia state-approved teacher preparation program, you must have approval from your program provider to take the exam. Individuals who have completed a teacher education program or seek state certification will use their Georgia Professional Standards Commission (MyPSC) account.

The assessment includes two tests you can take individually in two different sessions or all at once in one session. Test I and Test II have a total testing time of two and a half hours, and the combined test has a total testing time of five hours. The total testing time includes time for tutorials and directions.

Tests I, II, and the combined test are computer-delivered at an ETS testing facility. Test I and the combined test consist of selected-response questions (multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, etc.) and constructed-response questions. Test II consists of short-answer questions only.

Combined test I and II

You have four hours to complete 150 selected-response questions and two constructed-response questions.The selected-response questions are organized into content subareas. In contrast, the constructed-response questions require you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding in two areas, English language arts and social studies, by providing in-depth written responses.

The descriptions of the content subareas are arranged by test. The only difference between Test I, Test II, and the combined test is that Test I and II are taken individually while the combined has both tests in one setting.

A score of 2 indicates some understanding but is limited by the response, failure to answer most parts of the question, limited knowledge of content and pedagogy, and weak explanations inadequately supported. A score of 1 indicates a seriously inadequate response, and a score of 0 means the response is inappropriate and does not answer the question.

To register for the GACE exam, you need to use your MyPSC account. If you do not have an account, create your account to receive your Georgia certification number. After you register for the Elementary Education exam on MyPSC, create an ETS GACE testing account. Your ETS account lists the test(s) you are approved to take. You will register for the exam through your ETS GACE testing account.

ETS testing centers are located nationwide and internationally. When registering for your MyPSC account, select the testing center most convenient. There is a $25.00 fee to change your test date, test center, or test time. If you cancel your exam three calendar days before the exam, 50% of the testing fee is refunded.

Registration for the exam must be completed two full days before your selected test date. There are testing windows available every month except December, starting in October and ending in August. Official scores are reported three weeks after the testing window closes.

Report to the testing site 30 minutes before your scheduled exam. If you arrive later than the listed reporting time on your admission ticket, you will not be able to take the exam and your testing fees will be forfeited.

For Test I, since it includes constructed-response questions, you will not receive an unofficial report immediately after taking the exam. You will receive access to your official score report on the report release date associated with your testing window.

For Test II, you will receive an unofficial score report right after the exam. As with Test I, your official score report will be available on the report release date associated with the testing window of the exam.

Your official score report is ready about three weeks after the testing window closes. Your official report is made available to Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), your program provider (if you have one), and any other recipient you identified at registration. You can view your official score report online via your ETS GACE testing account.

Plan to excel on your exam by familiarizing yourself with the competencies tested, question format, and practice test using the resources we have meticulously researched for you. With our study guide and flashcards, you will be a step ahead!

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Elementary Education graduates receive a bachelor's degree, teacher certification in grades K-9, and an outstanding preparation to enter one of the most important careers ever: teaching young children! Our program prides itself on preparing successful educators in a socially just and equitable manner, and job placement is exceptionally high.

The elementary education professional sequence is a two-year commitment, typically starting in the fall of the junior year. Coursework and field experiences lead to the capstone experience of student teaching.

Our graduates become teacher leaders committed to teaching all children effectively and advancing justice through classroom practices, personal interactions, and community engagement. We teach research-based practices that assist teachers throughout their careers in education.

Many of our students want to get involved as soon as they arrive on campus, and we have a variety of ways to do so. Many education-related courses are open to freshmen and sophomores. The School's Buddy Program, in which new students are paired with a junior or senior in the program, helps students find their own small, supportive community on our Big Ten campus. Many students volunteer in local schools and community organizations, including Schools of Hope. We also welcome you to join our active chapter of Aspiring Educators, a pre-professional educators association.

The Elementary Education program offers five certification options, giving students many choices as they plan their career paths. All certification options are designed to be completed in four semesters after program admission, and some classes may be taken prior to starting the professional sequence. Students are admitted once a year and begin the four-semester professional sequence in the following fall. Notification of admission takes place in the spring and is effective in the summer.

Kindergarten through Ninth Grade and Special Education K-12 (Dual Certification) - Students interested in both Elementary and Special Education should investigate the new Elementary Education and Special Education degree housed in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. Upon completion, students are certified in K-9 general education and Special Education in grades K-12.

Students are admitted to the program once a year, effective in the summer. Selection is made the previous spring and students begin a four-semester professional sequence in the subsequent fall semester.

Certification to teach Elementary Education requires that a student be admitted into the professional part of the degree program. Admission into the Elementary Education program occurs once a year, effective for summer following selection.

The Elementary Education program faculty selects candidates based on a variety of criteria. In particular they seek individuals who can demonstrate academic competence, multicultural and interpersonal competence, and reflective practices; the program also purposefully cultivates students' capacities in these domains.

Requirements and selection criteria may be modified from one application/admission period to the next. Potential applicants should consult the School of Education's Undergraduate Admissions page for application deadlines and detailed information regarding current eligibility requirements and selection criteria prior to submitting an application.

The Elementary Education program admissions procedures are intended to result in an academically qualified student body that is diverse in terms of both academic strengths and life experiences and has a commitment to providing the best possible education to elementary and middle school students. Having students with diverse life experiences, backgrounds and attitudes is critical if faculty are to prepare students to teach in schools that themselves have diverse enrollments. Faculty will accept only those students judged to have the potential to be successful in the academically challenging Elementary Education Program. In making admissions decisions, no factor will outweigh judgment that a particular applicant's credentials, taken as a whole, represent unacceptably high academic risk.

An individual who is deemed ineligible to participate in field or clinical experiences based on the results of their background check may not be able to complete the requirements for their degree or certification. Students with questions about these processes should contact the Teacher Education Center.

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