If you plan to teach English language learners in Georgia, you may have heard of the GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages exam. This exam assesses whether you have the requisite knowledge to instruct, assess, and support students who are learning to speak English.
To prepare for the test, it’s crucial to understand its scoring system. This article delves into everything you need to know about GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages exam scores.
Overview of the GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages Exam
The GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages exam will evaluate your readiness to instruct English language learners via these two subtests:
- GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages: Subtest I (119)
- GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages: Subtest II (120)
Overall, the test consists of 160 multiple-choice questions. Both subtests have a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes, for an overall test time of 3 hours.
Our GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages exam overview can give you more information about the structure of this test.
How the Exam is Scored
The GACE ESOL exam is scored by taking the sum of your correct answers and converting this into a scaled score that takes test difficulty into account. The exam is scored via computer.
Passing Score
To pass the English to Speakers of Other Languages exam, you must pass both subtests. The minimum passing score is 220.
Understanding Your Score Report
Your GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages score report will contain quite a bit of information. This will usually include:
- The date of your test
- Your scaled score
- Whether you passed
- Whether you passed at the induction or professional level (along with an explanation of the two levels of passing standards)
- The number of scored questions
- The number of scored questions you answered correctly
- The number of scored questions for each content subarea
- The number of scored questions answered correctly in each subarea
- The number of scored questions in each objective
- The number of questions you answered correctly in each objective
- An analysis of your performance
For more details about how to interpret your score report, refer to this guide to GACE results.
Retaking the Exam
If you don’t pass the GACE ESOL exam, you can retake it. You will need to re-register and submit new payments, but you only have to register for the subtests you have yet to pass. You must wait 30 days between attempts.
Before you re-register, it’s crucial to evaluate what went wrong on your previous attempt. Carefully analyze your score report to identify areas of weakness and develop a targeted study plan to improve your performance on those subtests, content domains, or question types.
Conclusion:
Your GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages exam scores help assess your readiness to teach, assess, and support students who are English language learners. Understanding how this test is scored and what is required to pass should help you prepare more effectively, maximizing your chances of success. If you don’t pass the exam on your first try, remember to take advantage of the detailed performance breakdown on your score report. It may provide helpful insights.
With diligent study and a clear understanding of the test, you will be prepared to excel on the English to Speakers of Other Languages exam.
More GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages Resources
- Start your test prep with free practice tests for both subtests of the GACE ESOL.
- Dig deeper into the structure of the exam using our GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages exam overview.
- Looking for even more study help? Check out our study guide for the English to Speakers of Other Languages exam.
