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GACE Study Companion

Program Admission Assessment

For the most up-to-date information, visit the ETS GACE website at gace.ets.org.

Copyright 2013 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS is a registered
trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS). Georgia Assessments for the Certification of
Educators, GACE, and the GACE logo are registered trademarks of the Georgia Professional
Standards Commission. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including without limitation, photocopy, recording, or any information
storage or retrieval system, on any medium whatsoever, without the prior written permission of
the GaPSC. A single copy of this Study Companion may be downloaded for individual use.
This publication has been produced for the GaPSC by ETS. ETS is under contract to the
GaPSC to administer the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators. The
Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators are administered under the authority
of the GaPSC; regulations and standards governing the program are subject to change without
notice at the discretion of the GaPSC. The GaPSC and ETS are committed to preventing
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in the
administration of the testing program or the provision of related services.

Table of Contents
Welcome to the GACE Study Companion ...............................................................................

Get Ready to Show What You Know .................................................................................

Know What to Expect .............................................................................................................

Familiarize Yourself with Test Questions ................................................................................

Understanding Selected-response Questions.................................................................... 8

Understanding Constructed-response Questions .............................................................. 11
GACE Scores ......................................................................................................................... 12
What Your GACE Scores Mean ........................................................................................ 12
Determine Your Strategy for Success .................................................................................... 14
Would a Study Group Work for You? ................................................................................ 15
Develop Your Study Plan ........................................................................................................ 17
Review Smart Tips for Success .............................................................................................. 19
Smart Tips for Taking the Test .......................................................................................... 19
Check on Testing Accommodations ........................................................................................ 21
Do Your Best on Test Day ...................................................................................................... 22
Other Questions You May Have .............................................................................................. 24
About the Assessment ............................................................................................................ 26
Content Specifications....................................................................................................... 29
Test I Subareas ................................................................................................................. 30
Test II Subareas ................................................................................................................ 32
Test III Subareas ............................................................................................................... 35
Approaches to Answering Selected-response Questions ........................................................ 39
Question Formats.............................................................................................................. 40
Practice Questions .................................................................................................................. 44
Answer Key and Rationales .................................................................................................... 73
Constructed-response Questions ............................................................................................ 90
Preparing for the Constructed-response Questions ........................................................... 90
Constructed-response Question 1: Argumentative Essay .................................................. 91
Scoring Guide for Argumentative Essay ............................................................................ 92
Sample Argumentative Essay ........................................................................................... 94
Constructed-response Question 2: Source-based Essay .................................................. 98
Scoring Guide for Source-based Essay ............................................................................. 99
Sample Source-based Essay ............................................................................................ 102
Study Plan Sheet .................................................................................................................... 106
Preparation Resources ........................................................................................................... 107

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Welcome to the GACE Study Companion

Get Ready to Show What You Know
You have gained the knowledge and skills you need for your teaching career. Now you are
ready to demonstrate your abilities by taking the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of
Educators (GACE).
Using the GACE Study Companion is a smart way to prepare for the test so you can do your
best on test day. The Study Companion can help you stay on track and make the most efficient
use of your study time.
The Study Companion contains practical information and helpful tools including:

An overview of the assessments

Descriptions of different types of test questions

Information about scores and how to understand them

Test-taking tips and strategies

Frequently asked questions

Specific information about the assessment you are taking

Practice questions and explanations of correct answers

A study plan template

Additional resources to help you study

So where should you start?

Begin by reviewing the Study Companion in its entirety, paying particular attention to the content
specifications in About the Assessment beginning on page 26. The content specifications detail
the knowledge and skills to be measured on the assessment. These specifications are aligned
with the:

Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) these standards are

available on the Georgia Department of Education website at www.doe.k12.ga.us
under Curriculum and Instruction

Content standards for Georgias state-approved educator preparation programs see

Educator Preparation Rules in the Rules section on the Georgia Professional Standards
Commission (GaPSC) website at www.gapsc.com

To identify the areas you may need to study, go through the standards and note the specific
areas that you need to review.

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Once you have reviewed the Study Companion and the standards, you can create your own
personalized study plan and schedule based on your individual needs and how much time
you have before test day. Be sure to also seek other resources to strengthen your content
knowledge. See the Preparation Resources section of this Study Companion.
Keep in mind that study habits are individual. There are many different ways to successfully
prepare for your test. Some people study better on their own, while others prefer a group
setting. You may have more energy early in the day, but another test taker may concentrate
better in the evening. Use the Study Companion to develop the approach that works
best for you.
Your teaching career begins with preparation. Good luck!

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Know What to Expect

These questions and answers will give you an overview of the GACE assessments.
Why do I need to take a GACE assessment?
GACE is the educator certification assessment program for the state of Georgia. The purpose of
the GACE assessments is to help the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)
ensure that candidates have the knowledge and skills needed to perform the job of an educator
in Georgias public schools. Professionals serving in most public schools must hold a valid
certificate, appropriate to their field of employment.
Which assessments should I take?
Before you register for an assessment, identify which assessment(s) you need to take. Note
that some assessments contain more than one test, and that you will be required to pass all
of the tests within an assessment to meet the certification requirements. Educator testing
requirements for Georgia are available from the GaPSC website at www.gapsc.com under
Educator Assessment.
How do I find out what is covered on the assessment I need to take?
Each Study Companion contains the content specifications for the assessment that detail the
knowledge and skills to be covered. These specifications are aligned with the Common Core
Georgia Performance Standards and the content standards for Georgias state-approved
educator preparation programs.
What are the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS)?
The CCGPS is a set of core standards for kindergarten through high school in English language
arts, mathematics, and grades 6-12 literacy in science, history, social studies, and technical
subjects that have been formally adopted by Georgia and 44 other states, including the District
of Columbia (D.C.), and two territories, along with the Department of Defense Education
Activity. The CCGPS provide a consistent framework to prepare students for success in college
and the 21st century workplace.
What are the content standards for Georgias state-approved educator preparation
programs?
A set of content standards has been adopted by the GaPSC on which state-approved educator
preparation program providers prepare their candidates. These standards are adapted from
national content standards.
How are the GACE assessments administered?
All GACE assessments are administered via computer at specially equipped test centers
throughout Georgia, in neighboring states, and internationally.

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Where and when are the GACE assessments offered?

Test dates and test center locations are available on the GACE website at www.gace.ets.org.
When you register for a test, you can select the test center that is most convenient for you.
How do I get my scores?
Your scores are available through your ETS GACE testing account on the GACE website at
www.gace.ets.org on the score reporting date listed in the Registration Bulletin. Your test
results are released to you, the GaPSC, and your program provider, if you have one.

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Familiarize Yourself with Test Questions

The GACE assessments include several types of test questions, which can be broken into two
categories: objective items (for which you select or produce an answer that is scored either
correct or incorrect) and constructed response (for which you write or record a response of
your own that is scored by trained raters based on scoring guidelines). You may be familiar with
these question formats from taking other standardized tests. If not, familiarize yourself with them
so you dont spend time during the test figuring out how to answer them.

Understanding Selected-response Questions

The majority of the questions in the GACE assessments are selected-response questions.
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement. This type
of question may begin with the phrase Which of the following . . . Take a look at this example:
Which of the following is a flavor made from beans?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Strawberry
Cherry
Vanilla
Mint

How would you answer this question?

All of the answer options are flavors. Your job is to decide which of the flavors is the one made
from beans.
Try following these steps to select the correct answer.
1) Limit your answer to one of the options given. You may know that chocolate and coffee
are also flavors made from beans, but they are not listed. Rather than thinking of other
possible answers, focus only on the options given (Which of the following . . .).
2) Eliminate incorrect answers. You may know that strawberry and cherry flavors are
made from fruit and that mint flavor is made from a plant. That leaves vanilla as the only
possible answer.
3) Verify your answer. You can substitute vanilla for the phrase Which of the following and
turn the question into this statement: Vanilla is a flavor made from beans. This will help you
be sure that your answer is correct. If youre still uncertain, try substituting the other options
to see if they make sense.
You may want to use this technique as you answer selected-response questions on the
practice tests.

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Try a more challenging example

The vanilla bean question is pretty straightforward, but youll find that more challenging
questions have a similar structure. For example:
Entries in outlines are generally arranged according to which of
the following relationships of ideas?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Literal and inferential

Concrete and abstract
Linear and recursive
Main and subordinate

Youll notice that this example also contains the phrase which of the following. This phrase
helps you determine that your answer will be a relationship of ideas from the options provided.
You are supposed to find the option that describes how entries, or ideas, in outlines are related.
Sometimes it helps to put the question in your own words. Here, you could paraphrase the
question in this way: How are outlines usually organized? Since the ideas in outlines usually
appear as main ideas and subordinate ideas, the answer is D.
QUICK TIP Dont be intimidated by words you may not understand. It might be easy to be
thrown by words like recursive or inferential. Read carefully to understand
the question and look for an answer that fits. An outline is something you are
probably familiar with and expect to teach to your students. Remember to slow
down, and use what you know.
Watch out for selected-response questions containing NOT, LEAST, and EXCEPT
This type of question asks you to select the option that does not fit. You must be very careful
because it is easy to forget that you are selecting the negative. This question type is used in
situations in which there are several good solutions or ways to approach something, but also a
clearly wrong way.
How to approach questions about graphs, tables, or reading passages
Some questions include introductory information such as a map, table, graph, or reading
passage (often called a stimulus) that provides the information the question asks for. In the case
of a map or graph, you might want to read the question first, and then look at the map or graph.
In the case of a long reading passage, you might want to read the passage first, make notes
about places you think are important, and then review your notes and answer the question.
You may also encounter several questions that relate to a single table, graph, or reading
passage. There may also be a group of questions that has an initial stimulus that sets the scene
and provides information, with a second stimulus at some later point in the questions that
provides more information or a subsequent development.
The important thing is to be sure you answer the questions as they refer to the material
presented. Be sure to read each question carefully.

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How to approach other objective question formats

New formats for presenting information are developed from time to time. Tests may include
audio and video stimulus materials such as a movie clip or some kind of animation, instead
of a map or reading passage. Other tests may allow you to zoom in on the details in a graphic
or picture. Pay attention to the directions on each screen to be sure you understand how the
information is being presented for each question or group of questions.
Tests may also include interactive types of questions. These questions take advantage of
technology to assess knowledge and skills that go beyond what can be assessed using
standard single-selection selected-response questions. If you see a format you are not familiar
with, read the directions carefully. The directions always give clear instructions on how you
are expected to respond.
The interactive question types may ask you to respond by:

Typing in an entry box. When the answer is a number, you might be asked to enter a
numeric answer or, if the test has an on-screen calculator, you might need to transfer the
calculated result from the calculator into the entry box. Some questions may have more
than one place to enter a response.

Clicking check boxes. You may be asked to click check boxes instead of an oval when
more than one option within a set of answers can be selected.

Clicking parts of a graphic. In some questions, you will choose your answer by clicking
on location(s) on a graphic such as a map or chart, as opposed to choosing from a list.

Clicking on sentences. In questions with reading passages, you may be asked to

choose your answer by clicking on a sentence or sentences within the reading passage.

Dragging and dropping answer options into targets on the screen. You may be
asked to choose an answer from a list and drag it into the appropriate location in a table,
paragraph of text, or graphic.

Selecting options from a drop-down menu. This type of question will ask you to select
the appropriate answer or answers by selecting options from a drop-down menu (e.g., to
complete a sentence).

Remember that with every question, you will get clear instructions on how to respond. See the
GACE Computer-delivered Testing Demonstration on the GACE website to learn how a GACE
test works and see examples of some of the types of questions you may encounter.
QUICK TIP Dont make the questions more difficult than they are. Dont read for
hidden meanings or tricks. There are no trick questions on the GACE
assessments. They are intended to be serious, straightforward tests of
your knowledge.

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Understanding Constructed-response Questions

Constructed-response questions require you to demonstrate your knowledge in a subject area
by providing in-depth explanations on particular topics. Essay, problem-solving, and oralresponse are types of constructed-response questions.
For example, an essay or oral-response question might present you with a topic and ask you
to discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated. You must support
your position with specific reasons and examples from your own experience, observations,
or reading.
Take a look at a few sample essay topics:

Celebrities have a tremendous influence on the young, and for that reason, they have a
responsibility to act as role models.

We are constantly bombarded by advertisements on television and radio, in

newspapers and magazines, on highway signs, and the sides of buses. They have
become too pervasive. Its time to put limits on advertising.

Advances in computer technology have made the classroom unnecessary, since

students and teachers are able to communicate with each other from computer terminals
at home or at work.

Keep these things in mind when you respond to a constructed-response question

1) Answer the question accurately. Analyze what each part of the question is asking you to
do. If the question asks you to describe or discuss, you should provide more than just a list.
2) Answer the question completely. If a question asks you to do three distinct things in your
response, you should cover all three things for the best score. No matter how well you
respond, you will not be awarded full credit if you do not answer the question completely.
3) Answer the question that is asked. Do not change the question or challenge the basis of
the question. You will receive no credit or a low score if you answer another question or if
you state, for example, that there is no possible answer.
4) Give a thorough and detailed response. You must demonstrate that you have a thorough
understanding of the subject matter. However, your response should be straightforward and
not filled with unnecessary information.
5) If your response is written, reread it. Check that you have written what you thought you
wrote. Be sure not to leave sentences unfinished or omit clarifying information.
QUICK TIP Scratch paper and pencils will be provided at the test center. You may find
that it helps to take notes on this scratch paper about each of the details of the
question so that you dont miss any of them. Then youll be sure to have all of
the information you need to answer the question.
For more detailed information on constructed-response scoring, see Understanding Your
GACE Scores in the Scores section of the GACE website at www.gace.ets.org.

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GACE Scores
Of course, passing the GACE assessments is important to you, so you need to understand what
those scores mean and what the Georgia state standards are.
How do I know if I passed?
All GACE test results, with the exception of the Assessment of Sign Communication American
Sign Language (ASCASL), are reported as scaled scores with a scale of 100 to 300. The
ASCASL is assigned ratings of 1 to 5. Your official score report will indicate how you
performed on the test as a whole and whether or not you passed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For assessments composed of more than one test, you must pass all tests
for that assessment to meet the certification requirements.

What Your GACE Scores Mean

You received your score report. Now what does it mean? Its important to interpret your score
report correctly and to know what to do if you have questions about your scores.
Visit the Scores section of the GACE website to see a sample score report and to access
Understanding Your GACE Scores, a document that provides additional information on how to
read your score report.
Put your scores in perspective
Your score report indicates:

the date of the test administration

your scaled score

pass/not pass determination

number of scored questions

number of questions answered correctly

number of scored questions in each subarea

number of questions answered correctly in each subarea

points possible for constructed-response questions (if your test includes a constructedresponse section)

points earned for constructed-response questions

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If an assessment consists of more than one test, the following data will be provided if you have
ever taken any of the other tests:

highest score to date on the test (status, scaled score, and date taken)

passing status based on the highest scaled score for each of the tests

If you have previously taken the same assessment or other assessments, your score report will
also list the highest score you earned on each assessment.
Score scale changes
ETS updates GACE assessments on a regular basis to ensure they accurately measure the
knowledge and skills that are required for certification. Updated assessments cover the same
content as the previous assessments. However, scores might be reported on a different scale,
so requirements may vary between the new and previous versions. All scores for previous,
discontinued assessments are valid and reportable for 50 years.
Understanding Your GACE Scores, found in the Scores section of the GACE website at
www.gace.ets.org, will help you interpret your scores.

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Determine Your Strategy for Success

Effective test preparation doesnt just happen. Youll want to set clear goals and deadlines for
yourself along the way. Otherwise, you may not feel ready and confident on test day.
1) Learn what the assessment covers
You may have heard that there are several different versions of the same test. Its true. You
may take one version of the test and your friend may take a different version. Each test has
different questions covering the same subject area, but both versions of the test measure the
same skills and content knowledge.
Youll find specific information on the test youre taking in the About the Assessment section
of each Study Companion, which outlines the content areas that the test measures and what
percentage of the test covers each area. Visit the GACE website at www.gace.ets.org for
information on other GACE assessments.
2) Assess how well you know the content
Research shows that test takers tend to overestimate their preparedness this is why some
test takers assume they did well and then are surprised to find out they did not pass.
The GACE assessments are demanding enough to require serious review of likely content, and
the longer youve been away from the content the more preparation you will most likely need. If
it has been longer than a few months since youve studied your content area, make a concerted
effort to prepare.
3) Collect study materials
Gathering and organizing your materials for review are critical steps in preparing for the GACE
assessments. Consider the following reference sources as you plan your study:

Did you take a course in which the content area was covered?

Do you still have your books or your notes?

Does your college library have a good introductory college-level textbook in this area?

Does your local library have a high school-level textbook?

Study Companions are available for all GACE assessments in the Test Prep section of the
GACE website at www.gace.ets.org. Each Study Companion provides a combination of test
preparation and practice, including sample questions and answers with explanations.
4) Plan and organize your time
You can begin to plan and organize your time while you are still collecting materials. Allow
yourself plenty of review time to avoid cramming new material at the end. Here are a few tips:

Choose a test date far enough in the future to leave you plenty of preparation time. See
information on test dates on the GACE website at www.gace.ets.org.

Work backward from that date to figure out how much time you will need for review.

Set a realistic schedule and stick to it.

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5) Practice explaining the key concepts

Those GACE assessments with constructed-response questions assess your ability to explain
material effectively. As a teacher, youll need to be able to explain concepts and processes to
students in a clear, understandable way. What are the major concepts you will be required to
teach? Can you explain them in your own words accurately, completely, and clearly? Practice
explaining these concepts to test your ability to effectively explain what you know.
6) Understand how questions will be scored
Scoring information can be found in the Scores section of the GACE website at
www.gace.ets.org.
7) Develop a study plan
A study plan provides a roadmap to prepare for the GACE assessments. It can help you
understand what skills and knowledge are covered on the test and where to focus your
attention. Use the blank study plan template in the back of this Study Companion to organize
your efforts.
And most importantly get started!

Would a Study Group Work for You?

Using this Study Companion as part of a study group
People who have a lot of studying to do sometimes find it helpful to form a study group with
others who are working toward the same goal. Study groups give members opportunities
to ask questions and get detailed answers. In a group, some members usually have a better
understanding of certain topics, while others in the group may be better at other topics. As
members take turns explaining concepts to each other, everyone builds self-confidence.
If the group encounters a question that none of the members can answer well, the group can go
to a teacher or other expert and get answers efficiently. Because study groups schedule regular
meetings, members study in a more disciplined fashion. They also gain emotional support. The
group should be large enough so that various people can contribute various kinds of knowledge,
but small enough so that it stays focused. Often, three to six members is a good size.
Here are some ways to use this Study Companion as part of a study group:

Plan the groups study program. Parts of the study plan template can help to
structure your groups study program. By filling out the first five columns and sharing
the worksheets, everyone will learn more about your groups mix of abilities and about
the resources, such as textbooks, that members can share with the group. In the sixth
column (Date planned to study this content), you can create an overall schedule for
your groups study program.

Plan individual group sessions. At the end of each session, the group should decide
what specific topics will be covered at the next meeting and who will present each topic.
Use the content subareas and objectives in the About the Assessment section to select
topics, and then select practice questions.

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Prepare your presentation for the group. When its your turn to present, prepare
something that is more than a lecture. Write two or three original questions to pose to
the group. Practicing writing actual questions can help you better understand the topics
covered on the test as well as the types of questions you will encounter on the test. It will
also give other members of the group extra practice at answering questions.

Take a practice test together. The idea of a practice test is to simulate an actual
administration of the test, so scheduling a test session with the group will add to the
realism and may also help boost everyones confidence. Remember, if you take a
practice test, allow only the time that will be allotted for that test on your administration
day. You can use the questions in this Study Companion for your practice test.

Learn from the results of the practice test. Check each others answers. An answer
key for the selected-response questions with explanations for the answers is included in
this Study Companion. If your test includes constructed-response questions, look at the
constructed-response sample questions, which contain sample responses to those types
of questions and shows how they were scored. Then try to follow the same guidelines
that the test raters use.

Be as critical as you can. Youre not doing your study partner a favor by letting
him or her get away with an answer that does not cover all parts of the question
adequately.

Be specific. Write comments that are as detailed as the comments about the
sample responses. Indicate where and how your study partner is doing an
inadequate job of answering the question. Writing notes for your study partner
may also help.

Be supportive. Include comments that point out what your study partner got right
and that therefore earned them points.

Then plan one or more study sessions based on aspects of the questions on which group
members did not perform well. For example, each group member might be responsible for
rewriting one paragraph of a response in which someone else did an inadequate job.
Whether you decide to study alone or with a group, remember that the best way to prepare is to
have an organized plan. The plan you follow should set goals based on specific topics and skills
that you need to learn, and it should commit you to a realistic set of deadlines for meeting these
goals. Then you need to discipline yourself to stick with your plan and accomplish your goals
on schedule.

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Develop Your Study Plan

Developing a study plan helps you prepare for the GACE assessments. A blank study plan
worksheet is available in the back of this Study Companion. You can use this worksheet to:
1. Define Content Areas: List the most important content areas for your test as defined in
About the Assessment beginning on page 26.
2. Determine Strengths and Weaknesses: Identify where you have thorough
understanding and where you need additional study in each content area.
3. Identify Resources: Identify the books, courses, and other resources you plan to use to
study for each content area.
4. Study: Create and commit to a schedule that provides for regular study periods.
Below is an example of a completed study plan that may help you get started with your own.
GACE Test Name:
GACE Test Code:
I am taking the test on:

Reading
117
October 25, 2014

Literal Comprehension

Content
covered

Description of
content

How well do
I know the
content?
(scale 15)

What
resources do I
have/need for
studying this
content?

Where can I find

the resources
I need?

Date
planned to
study this
content

Date
completed

Main Ideas

Identify summaries
or paraphrases of
main idea or primary
purpose of reading
section

Middle school
English text
book

College library,
middle school
teacher

9/15/14

Supporting
Ideas

Identify summaries
or paraphrases of
supporting ideas
and specific details
in reading selection

Middle school
English text
book

College library,
middle school
teacher

9/17/14

Organization

Identify how
reading selection is
organized in terms
of cause/effect and
compare/ contrast

Middle and high

school English
text book

College library,
middle and high
school teachers

9/20/14

9/21/14

Organization

Identify key
transition
words/phrases in
reading selection
and how used

Middle and high

school English
text book

book, college
course notes

College library,
middle and high
school teachers

10/17/14

10/18/14

Generalization

Recognize or predict
ideas/situations that
are extensions of, or
similar to, what has
been presented in
reading selection

High school text

book, college
course notes

College library,
middle and high
school teachers

10/17/14

10/18/14

Generalization

Draw conclusions
from materials
presented in reading
selection

High school text

book, college
course notes

College library,
middle and high
school teachers

10/23/14

Generalization

Apply ideas
presented in a
reading selection to
other situations

High school text

book, college
course notes

College library,
middle and high
school teachers

10/23/14

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Review Smart Tips for Success

Learn from the experts. Take advantage of these answers to questions you may have and
practical tips to help you navigate the GACE assessment and make the best use of your time.
Should I guess?
Yes. Your score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly, with no penalty
or subtraction for an incorrect answer. When you dont know the answer to a question, try to
eliminate any obviously wrong answers and then guess at the correct one. Try to pace yourself
so that you have enough time to carefully consider every question.
Can I answer the questions in any order?
Yes. You can go through the questions from beginning to end, as many test takers do, or you
can create your own path. Perhaps you will want to answer questions in your strongest area
of knowledge first and then move from your strengths to your weaker areas. You can use the
Mark function to note a question you want to come back to later. There is no right or wrong
way; use the approach that works best for you.
Are there trick questions on the test?
No. There are no hidden meanings or trick wording. All of the questions on the test ask about
subject matter knowledge in a straightforward manner.
Are there answer patterns on the test?
No. You might have heard this myth: The answers on selected-response tests follow patterns.
Another myth is that there will never be more than two questions with the same lettered answer
following each other. Neither myth is true. Select the answer you think is correct based on your
knowledge of the subject.
Can I write on the scratch paper I am given?
Yes. You can work out problems on the scratch paper provided to you by the test administrator,
make notes to yourself, or write anything at all. You may use your scratch paper in any way that
is useful to you, but be sure to enter your final answers on the computer. Your scratch paper will
be destroyed after you are finished with the assessment.

Smart Tips for Taking the Test

1. Skip the questions you find extremely difficult. Rather than trying to answer these on
your first pass through the test, leave them blank and mark them. Pay attention to the time
as you answer the rest of the questions on the test, and try to finish with 10 or 15 minutes
remaining so that you can go back over the questions you left blank. Even if you dont know
the answer the second time you read the questions, see if you can narrow down the
possible answers, and then guess.
2. Keep track of the time. Keep an eye on the timer located in the upper right-hand corner
of the computer screen, and be aware of how much time you have left to complete your
test. You will probably have plenty of time to answer all of the questions, but if you find
yourself becoming stuck on one question, you might decide to move on and return to that
question later.
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3. Read all of the possible answers before selecting one. Then, reread the question to
be sure the answer you have selected really answers the question. Remember, a question
that contains a phrase such as Which of the following does NOT is asking for the one
answer that is NOT a correct statement or conclusion.
4. Check your answers. If you have extra time left over at the end of the test, look over each
question and make sure that you have answered it as you intended. Many test takers make
careless mistakes that they could have corrected if they had checked their answers.
5. Dont worry about your score when you are taking the test. No one is expected to
answer all of the questions correctly. Your score on this test is not analogous to your score
on other similar-looking (but in fact very different!) tests. It doesnt matter on the GACE
assessments whether you score very high or barely pass. If you meet the minimum passing
scores along with any other requirements for obtaining teaching certification, you will receive
a license. In other words, what matters is meeting the minimum passing score.
6. Use your energy to take the test, not to get angry at it. Getting angry at the test only
increases stress and decreases the likelihood that you will do your best. Highly qualified
educators and test development professionals, all with backgrounds in teaching and
educational leadership, worked diligently to make the test a fair and valid measure of your
knowledge and skills. The best thing to do is concentrate on answering the questions.

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Check on Testing Accommodations

What if I have a disability or health-related need?
If you have a disability or health-related need, you may wish to apply for testing
accommodations. ETS is committed to serving test takers with disabilities or health-related
needs by providing services and accommodations that are reasonable and appropriate
given the purpose of the test. Testing accommodations are available for test takers with
disabilities or health-related needs who meet ETS requirements. If you are requesting testing
accommodations, you must register by mail or fax through ETS Disability Services and
have your accommodations approved before you register to test.
The 201314 Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs
for GACE assessments contains contact information, procedures for requesting testing
accommodations, and registration forms. The Supplement should be used in conjunction with
the information in the GACE Registration Bulletin. The Supplement and the Registration Bulletin
can both be downloaded free of charge from the Testing Accommodations section of the GACE
website at www.gace.ets.org.
Disability documentation policy statements and forms are available through the ETS website at
www.ets.org/disabilities/documentation. You should also see Tips for Test Takers with
Disabilities at www.ets.org/disabilities/tips.

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Do Your Best on Test Day

You followed your study plan. You are ready for the test. Now its time to prepare for test day.
Plan to end your review a day or two before the actual test date so you avoid cramming. Take a
dry run to the test center so youre sure of the route, traffic conditions, and parking. Most of all,
you want to eliminate any unexpected factors that could distract you from your ultimate goal
passing the GACE assessment!
On the day of the test, you should:

be well-rested

wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers

eat before you take the test to keep your energy level up

bring valid and acceptable identification with you that contains your name, signature,
and photograph

be prepared to stand in line to check in or to wait while other test takers check in

select a seat away from doors, aisles, and other high-traffic areas

You cant control the testing situation, but you can control yourself. Stay calm. Test
administrators are well trained and make every effort to provide uniform testing conditions, but
dont let it bother you if the test doesnt start exactly on time. You will be given the necessary
amount of time once it does start.
You can think of preparing for this test as training for an athletic event. Once youve trained,
prepared, and rested, give it everything youve got.
What items am I restricted from bringing into the test center?
You may not bring personal items into the test center such as:

cell phones, smartphones (e.g., Android, BlackBerry, iPhone), tablets, PDAs, and
other electronic, listening, recording, or photographic devices

handbags, knapsacks, or briefcases

food or snacks of any kind

water bottles or canned or bottled beverages

study materials, books, or notes

pens, pencils, and scratch paper (the test administrator will provide pencils and
scratch paper)

tobacco

weapons of any kind

NOTE: All cell phones, smartphones, tablets, PDAs, and other electronic, listening, recording,
or photographic devices are strictly prohibited at the test center. If you are found to be in

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possession of any of these devices before, during, or after the test administration, your device
may be inspected and/or confiscated, and you will be dismissed from the test. Your test scores
will be canceled, and you will forfeit your test fees. For more information on what you can bring
to the test center, visit the On Test Day section of the GACE website at www.gace.ets.org.
Are You Ready?
Review this list to determine if youre ready to take your assessment.

Do you know the Georgia testing requirements for your teaching field?

Have you followed all of the test registration procedures?

Do you know the topics that will be covered in each assessment you plan to take?

Have you reviewed any textbooks, class notes, and course readings that relate to the
topics covered?

Do you know how long the assessment will take and the number of questions it
contains?

Have you considered how you will pace your work?

Are you familiar with the types of questions that you may encounter during your
assessment?

Are you familiar with the recommended test-taking strategies?

Have you practiced by working through the practice questions in the Study Companion?

If constructed-response questions are part of your test, do you understand the scoring
criteria for these items?

If you are repeating a GACE assessment, have you analyzed your previous score report
to determine areas where additional study and test preparation could be useful?

If you answered yes to the questions above, your preparation has paid off. Now take the
GACE assessment, do your best, pass it and begin your teaching career!

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How are the assessments updated to ensure the content remains current?
GACE assessments are reviewed regularly. During the first phase of review, ETS conducts
an analysis of relevant state and association standards and of the current test content. State
certification areas and the results of any relevant job analysis are also considered. If these
reviews indicate that the test content needs to be updated, a state advisory committee is
convened to develop revised test content specifications. New test questions are then produced
following the standard test development methodology.
How long will it take to receive my scores?
Unofficial scores for tests that contain only selected-response questions can be viewed at
the conclusion of the test. Official scores for these tests are reported approximately four
weeks later.
Score reporting dates for all testing windows can be found in the Scores section of the GACE
website at www.gace.ets.org and in the Registration Bulletin.
Can I access my scores online?
Viewing your scores is easy simply log in to your ETS GACE testing account on the GACE
website at www.gace.ets.org and click on your score report.

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About the Assessment

Assessment Name

Program Admission

Grade Level

P12

Test Code

Test I: 200
Test II: 201
Test III: 202
Combined Test I, II, and Test III: 700

Testing Time

Test I: 85 minutes
Test II: 85 minutes
Test III: 100 minutes
Combined Test I, II, and III: 4 hours and
30 minutes

Test Duration

Test I: 2 hours
Test II: 2 hours
Test III: 2 hours
Combined Test I, II, and III: 5 hours

Number of Selected-response Questions

Test I: 56
Test II: 56
Test III: 40
Combined Test I, II, and Test III: 152

Number of Constructed-response
Questions

Test III: 2
Combined Test: 2

Test Format

Computer delivered

The GACE Program Admission assessment measures the basic academic skills in reading,
writing, and mathematics needed to prepare successfully for a career in education.
This assessment includes three tests. You may take each test individually or the full
assessment in a single session. The testing time is the amount of time you will have to answer
the questions on the test. Test duration includes time for tutorials and directional screens that
may be included in the test.

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The Program Admission Reading test assesses academic skills that have been identified
as necessary for college and career readiness, in alignment with the Common Core Georgia
Performance Standards (CCGPS) for Reading. In particular, there is an emphasis on skills that
are critical to learning and achievement in educator preparation programs. These skills include
the ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate different types of written messages. Varying in
difficulty, the reading material on this test is drawn from a variety of subject areas and real-life
situations that educated adults are likely to encounter. Each passage is followed by questions
that are based on its content and that relate to reading skills. All questions can be answered by
using the information contained within the passage; no question requires outside knowledge of
the content.
The test consists of four types of stimulus material:

paired passages totaling approximately 200 words, followed by 4 to 7 questions

long passages of approximately 200 words, with 4 to 7 questions

short passages of approximately 100 words, with 2 or 3 questions

brief statements followed by a single question

Passages are drawn from both print and electronic media, such as newspapers, magazines,
journals, nonfiction books, novels, online articles, and visual representations. Questions in each
of the formats may pose tasks of varying difficulty and test any of the skills identified in the
content specifications.
The Program Admission Mathematics test assesses academic skills that have been identified
as necessary for college and career readiness, in alignment with the CCGPS for Mathematics.
The test will cover four major subareas:

Number and Quantity

Algebra and Functions

Geometry

Statistics and Probability

Focus is on key concepts of mathematics and the ability to solve problems and to reason in a
quantitative context. Many of the problems require the integration of multiple skills to achieve
a solution.
The Program Admission Writing test assesses academic skills that have been identified as
necessary for college and career readiness, in alignment with the CCGPS for Writing. The
Writing test has three separate sections:

a selected-response section containing 40 questions

two essay sections that each require a response based on an essay topic

The two essays assess examinees' ability to write effectively in a limited period of time. The
Argumentative essay topic invites examinees to draw from personal experience, observation, or
reading to support a position with specific reasons and examples.

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The Informative/Explanatory essay topic asks examinees to extract information from two
provided sources in order to identify important concerns related to an issue.
The total number of questions that are scored is typically smaller than the total number of
questions on the test. Most tests that contain selected-response questions also include
embedded pretest questions, which are not used in calculating your score. By including pretest
questions in the assessment, ETS is able to analyze actual test-taker performance on proposed
new questions and determine whether they should be included in future versions of the test.

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Content Specifications
This assessment is organized into content subareas. The following is a breakdown of the
subareas for this assessment.

Test I Subareas
Approx. Percentage
of Test

Subarea
I. Key Ideas and Details

35%

II. Craft, Structure, and Language Skills

30%

III. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

35%

Subarea I: Key Ideas and Details

Read closely to determine what a text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from
it; connect insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole;
attend to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the
account; determine where the text leaves matters uncertain

Draw inferences and implications from the directly stated content of a reading selection

Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; identify accurate
summaries of key supporting details and ideas

Identify summaries or paraphrases of the main idea or primary purpose of a reading

selection

Identify summaries or paraphrases of the supporting ideas and specific details in a

reading selection

Identify how and why individuals, events, or ideas interact within a text; determine how an
idea or detail informs an authors argument

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Subarea II: Craft, Structure, and Language Skills

Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text and recognize how specific word
choices shape meaning or tone

Analyze the structure of a text, including how specific parts of a text relate to each other and
to the whole to contribute to meaning

Identify key transition words and phrases in a reading selection and how they are used

Identify how a reading selection is organized in terms of cause/effect, compare/contrast,

problem/solution, etc.

Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Determine the role that an idea, reference, or piece of information plays in an author's
discussion or argument

Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts

and to comprehend more fully when reading

Determine the authors attitude toward material discussed in a reading selection

Determine whether information presented in a reading selection is presented as fact or

opinion

Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using
context clues

Identify the meanings of words as they are used in the context of a reading selection

Understand figurative language and nuances in word meanings

Understand a range of words and phrases sufficient for reading at the college- and careerreadiness level

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Subarea III: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Analyze content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words

Answer questions about texts that include visual representations

Identify and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the
reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

Identify the relationship among ideas presented in a reading selection

Determine whether evidence strengthens, weakens, or is relevant to the arguments in a

reading selection

Determine the logical assumptions upon which an argument or conclusion is based

Draw conclusions from material presented in a reading selection

Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge
and/or compare the approaches the authors take

Recognize or predict ideas or situations that are extensions of or similar to what has
been presented in a reading selection

Apply ideas presented in a reading selection to other situations

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Test II Subareas
Approx. Percentage
of Test

Subarea
I. Number and Quantity

30%

II. Algebra and Functions

30%

III. Geometry

20%

IV. Statistics and Probability

20%

Subarea I: Number and Quantity

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems

Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical
problems

The Real Number System

Apply understanding of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions

Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples

Apply understanding of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
rational numbers

Know that there are numbers that are not rational, and approximate them by rational
numbers

Work with radicals and integer exponents

Quantities

Reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems

Subarea II: Algebra and Functions

See Structure in Expressions

Apply understanding of arithmetic to algebraic expressions

Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions

Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions

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Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities

Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear

equations

Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning

Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities

Solve equations and inequalities in one variable

Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations

Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically

Functions

Interpreting Functions

Building Functions

Subarea III: Geometry

Congruence

Draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships
between them

Experiment with transformations in the plane

Similarity, Right Triangles, and Trigonometry

Circles

Understand and apply the Pythagorean theorem

Understand and apply theorems about circles

Geometric Measurement and Dimension

Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area,
and volume

Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems

Modeling with Geometry

Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations

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Subarea IV: Statistics and Probability

Basic Statistics and Probability

Develop understanding of statistical variability

Summarize and describe distributions

Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population

Investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate probability models

Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data

Interpret Categorical and Quantitative Data

Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable

Interpret linear models

Make Inferences and Justify Conclusions

Understand and evaluate random processes underlying statistical experiments

Use Probability to Make Decisions

Use probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions

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Test III Subareas

Approx. Percentage
of Test

Subarea
I. Text Types, Purposes, and Production*

60%

II. Language and Research Skills for Writing

40%

* This section contains two essay questions.

Subarea I: Text Types, Purposes, and Production

A. Text Production: Writing Arguments

Produce an argumentative essay to support a claim using relevant and sufficient evidence

Write clearly and coherently

Address the assigned task appropriately for an audience of educated adults

Organize and develop ideas logically, making coherent connections between them

Provide and sustain a clear focus or thesis

Use supporting reasons, examples, and details to develop clearly and logically the ideas
presented

Demonstrate facility in the use of language and the ability to use a variety of sentence
structures

Construct effective sentences that are generally free of errors in standard written English

B. Text Production: Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts

Produce an informative/explanatory essay to examine and convey complex ideas and

information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis
of content

Write clearly and coherently

Address the assigned task appropriately for an audience of educated adults

Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis

Organize and develop ideas logically, making coherent connections between them

Synthesize information from multiple sources on the subject

Integrate and attribute information from multiple sources on the subject, avoiding
plagiarism

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Provide and sustain a clear focus or thesis

Demonstrate facility in the use of language and the ability to use a variety of sentence
structures

Construct effective sentences that are generally free of errors in standard written English

C. Text Production: Revision

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing

Recognize how a passage can be strengthened through editing and revision

Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different

contexts and to make effective choices for meaning or style

Choose words and phrases for effect

Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely

Maintain consistency in style and tone

Subarea II: Language and Research Skills for Writing

A. Language Skills

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage

Grammatical Relationships

Recognize and correct

Errors in the use of adjectives and adverbs

Errors in noun-noun agreement

Errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement

Errors in pronoun case

Errors in the use of intensive pronoun

Errors in pronoun number and person

Vague pronouns

Errors in subject-verb agreement

Inappropriate shifts in verb tense

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Structural Relationships

Errors in the placement of phrases and clauses within a sentence

Misplaced and dangling modifiers

Errors in the use of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions

Fragments and run-ons

Errors in the use of correlative conjunctions

Errors in parallel structure

Word Choice

Recognize and correct

Errors in the use of idiomatic expressions

Errors in the use of frequently confused words

Wrong word use

Redundancy

No Error

Recognize

Sentences free of errors in the conventions of standard English grammar

and usage

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization and

punctuation

Mechanics

Recognize and correct

Errors in capitalization

Errors in punctuation

Commas; e.g., the use of a comma to separate an introductory element from

the rest of the sentence

Semicolons; e.g., the use of a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb)

to link two or more closely related independent clauses

Apostrophes; e.g., the use of an apostrophe to form contractions and

frequently occurring possessives

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No Error

Recognize

Sentences free of errors in the conventions of standard English capitalization and

punctuation

B. Research Skills

Recognize and apply appropriate research skills and strategies

Assess the credibility and relevance of sources

Recognize the different elements of a citation

Recognize effective research strategies

Recognize information relevant to a particular research task

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Approaches to Answering Selected-response

Questions
The purpose of this section is to describe selected-response question formats that you will
typically see on the GACE assessments and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking
about and answering them. These approaches are intended to supplement and complement
familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you.
Fundamentally, the most important component in ensuring your success is familiarity with the
content that is covered on the assessment. This content has been carefully selected to align
with the knowledge required to begin a career as a teacher in the state of Georgia.
The questions on this assessment are designed to assess your knowledge of the content
described in the subareas and objectives in each test. In most cases, you are expected to
demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information. You may be asked to think
critically about the information, to analyze it, to compare it with other knowledge you have, or to
make a judgment about it.
When you are ready to respond, you must choose one of the answer options listed. You may
also encounter some questions that use alternate response types; e.g., questions that require
you to select multiple options, enter a numeric answer into a text box, or drag-and-drop options.
Be sure to read the directions carefully to ensure that you know what is required for each test
question. Leave no questions unanswered. Questions for which you mark no answer are
counted as incorrect. Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you
select the correct answer.

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Question Formats
You may see the following types of questions on the test:

Single Questions

Clustered Questions

On the following pages, you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats,
along with suggested approaches for responding to each type.

Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement. It can also
include a reading passage, a graphic, a table, or a combination of these features. The answer
options appear below the question.
The following question is an example of the single-question format.
Example

Which of the following is the most important consideration for students and teachers with
regard to students use of the Internet as a research tool?
A. The name of a website does not always give a clear indication of the contents of the site.
B. The rapid expansion of the Internet makes it difficult to obtain the very latest
information on a given topic.
C. Different search engines use different formulas for matching websites to search strings.
D. Much of the information on the Internet has not been reviewed and verified by experts in
relevant fields.
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically. Think about what the question is asking and the
situation it is describing. Eliminate any obviously wrong answers, select the correct answer
choice, and mark your answer.
The question in the example above addresses students use of the Internet as a research tool.
Since there are few controls over what information may be posted on the Internet and by whom,
information obtained through this medium cannot be assumed to be accurate. Therefore,
students who are using the Internet as a research tool must be made aware of the importance
of consulting sources that have been reviewed by experts to verify the accuracy of any
information obtained. Therefore, option D is the single best answer.

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With regard to the other responses, it is true that the name of a website may not accurately
represent the information it presents (option A), and it is also true that search engines use
different formulas for matching websites to search strings (option C). While these issues may
affect the ease of locating information, they are not relevant to the more critical issue of
accuracy. With regard to option B, the question of whether students have located the very latest
information, which may or may not be substantiated, is less important than whether they have
consulted a variety of up-to-date, accurate resources in a variety of media.

Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the
stimulus. The stimulus material may be a reading passage, a sample of student work, a
description of a student and/or program, a graphic, a table, or any other information needed to
answer the questions that follow.
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions. Some commonly
used strategies are listed below.
Strategy 1

Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose, its arrangement, and/or
its content. Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to
obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions.

Strategy 2

Read the questions before considering the stimulus material. The theory
behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the
purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer
the questions.

Strategy 3

Use a combination of both strategies. Apply the read the stimulus first
strategy with shorter, more familiar stimuli and the read the questions first
strategy with longer, more complex, or less familiar stimuli. You can experiment
with the sample questions in this Study Companion and then use the strategy
with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test.

Regardless of which strategy you choose, you should read the stimulus carefully and critically.
You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions.
As you consider questions set in educational contexts, try to enter into the identified teachers
frame of mind and use that teachers point of view to answer the questions that accompany the
stimulus. Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the
stimulus not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known.

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Example
First read the stimulus (a description of a class activity planned by a teacher).

Use the information below to answer the questions that follow.

A science teacher and a computer teacher work with the same group of eighth graders. The
teachers will be addressing some related content with these students, so they agree to create
an interdisciplinary unit with coordinated instruction between the two classes.
Now you are prepared to address the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus.

The teachers begin planning the interdisciplinary unit by deciding on student learning goals
that both teachers will emphasize in their classrooms. Before beginning the unit, the
teachers should answer which of the following questions to ensure the unit is as effective
and well coordinated as possible?
A. How should the topic coverage be sequenced and paced during the unit?
B. How much time should be devoted to individual, small-group, and whole-class
instruction during the unit?
C. What methods should be communicated with parents about learning expectations?
D. What presentation methods and teaching styles should be used during the unit?

Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically. Think about the question that is being asked.
Eliminate any obviously wrong answers, select the correct answer choice, and mark
your answer.
This question tests understanding of effective collaborative practices. The teachers have agreed
on their learning goals for students. Now they need to agree on the sequence and pace of
instruction (option A) so that students will be able to build on previously presented content as
new content is taught. Students will be much more likely to understand the topic of any given
lesson if they are able to fit the new information into a framework of existing knowledge.
Therefore, option A is the single best answer.
None of the other responses addresses ways to coordinate instruction effectively. Once
the teachers have agreed on student learning goals and on the sequence and pace of
topic coverage, students will be able to benefit from instruction whether or not the teachers
coordinate their grouping practices (option B) or employ similar presentation methods and
teaching styles (option D). With regard to option C, communicating learning expectations with
parents is irrelevant to how well the two teachers are coordinated.

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Now you are ready to answer the second question.

The teachers wish to ensure that their unit will proceed smoothly. They can most likely
achieve this goal by using which of the following strategies?
A. Create a plan before the unit begins specifying the learning activities that will occur in
each teachers classroom each day
B. Make arrangements to meet on a regular basis to discuss how the unit is progressing and
to address any issues that may arise
C. Identify before the unit begins any teacher tasks that will need to be performed during
the unit and assign each task to a teacher
D. Make arrangements to collaboratively create all lesson plans that will be used in both
classrooms throughout the unit

Suggested Approach
Again, carefully consider the information presented in the stimulus, and then read the second
question, which focuses on the principles of effective collaboration in an interdisciplinary
teaching situation. Ongoing communication is essential so that the teachers can share
information about and identify ways to address such issues as unanticipated directions
students interests have taken, concepts students are having trouble with, and so forth.
Establishing a regular meeting schedule to discuss progress and make necessary adjustments
(option B) is an effective means of ensuring that such communication will occur. Therefore,
option B is the single best answer.
None of the other strategies listed would facilitate the ongoing exchange of information
necessary to address issues that arise as the unit proceeds. Because teachers are unlikely
to accurately predict the specific issues that will arise during a unit, brainstorming teacher
responses prior to beginning the unit (option A) would most likely be an inefficient use
of planning time. Jointly creating all lesson plans in advance (option D) would not allow the
flexibility necessary to adapt activities and lessons to changing circumstances and would also
require a large and unnecessary investment of the teachers time. While identifying and
assigning specific teacher roles ahead of time (option C) might increase efficiency, it would not
enhance the teachers ability to address student learning issues effectively as they arise.

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Practice Questions
This section presents some sample questions for you to review as part of your preparation for
the assessment. You will probably find it helpful to simulate actual testing conditions. A correct
answer and a rationale for each sample test question can be found in the section following the
sample questions.
Keep in mind that the test you take at an actual administration will have different questions,
although the proportion of questions in each subarea will be approximately the same. You
should not expect the percentage of questions you answer correctly in these practice questions
to be exactly the same as when you take the test at an actual administration, since numerous
factors affect a persons performance in any given testing situation.
The sample questions are included to illustrate some of the formats and types of questions you
will see on the test; however, your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed
as a predictor of your performance on the actual test.

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Directions: Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by suggested

answers or completions. Select the option or options that are best in each case.
1.

Marguerite Duras achievement as a filmmaker was marked by refusal to become a

professional of the cinema, with all that this implies in terms of prestige, influence, financial
backing, and even know-how. Although she made many films, she said that she knew very
little about the technology of cinema and that she had no reason to learn any more: I want
to remain where I am, on the first grounds of cinema, in the primitive zones.
The passage is primarily concerned with
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

condemning critics failure to appreciate the work of a particular filmmaker.

describing the attitude of a particular filmmaker.
analyzing the style of a particular filmmaker.
criticizing the technical shortcomings of a particular filmmaker.
discussing the content of the works of a particular filmmaker.

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Use the following passage to answer questions 2-3.

Line
5

One promising energy source is

sophisticated development of the
basic windmills that have ground
grain, drained land, and pumped
water for centuries. Coupled with
advanced storage batteries, very
large windmills might satisfy total
energy needs for rural areas, towns,
and even small cities in locales where
strong and prevalent winds can be
counted on. Wind power has several
advantages. First, no new technology
is really required. Second, the energy
source is inexhaustible and one
hundred percent clean. Third, relatively
little capital investment is needed to
install or operate windmills.
But wind power has major
disadvantages, too. Most obviously,
it will work only in limited geographical
areas. Less obviously, large-scale
deployment of huge windmills might
have unforeseen atmospheric and
environmental effects. And forests
of giant windmills might turn into ugly
eyesores. Finally, the amount of
electricity that could be generated by
wind power would simply be insufficient
to meet major nationwide energy needs.
However, a network of sea-based
windmills, placed on deep-ocean buoys
and driven by the same prevailing winds
that once powered sailing vessels
all over the world, could provide a
substantial fraction of the world's
electrical energy especially if the
buoy-based windmills could be linked
to land by loss-free superconducting
power transmission cables.

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The passage states that sea-based windmills could provide energy effectively if
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

they were constructed in shallow water.

they were located near major urban ports.
they were placed on stationary platforms.
the power they generated could be transferred efficiently to shore.
the power they generated could be stored in advanced, high-capacity batteries.

Answer and Rationale

Which of the following statements best describes the organization of the passage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

A series of interrelated events is arranged chronologically.

A controversial theory is proposed and then persuasively defended.
An unforeseen problem is described and several examples are provided.
A criticism is summarized, evaluated, and then dismissed.
A problematical issue is discussed and a partial solution suggested.

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Use the following passage to answer question 4.

Line
5

Jazz is the most original aesthetic

form to emerge from the United States,
but it has not always been the most
popular. After the big-band era of the
1930s, most jazz was played in small
rooms that held about a hundred people.
The sound systems were usually bad,
and the players were considered to be
small-time entertainers. If the music was
strong enough, however, the audience
would quiet down or shout approval when
something especially swinging was
played. Unlike in the more polished
venues found recently, the participation
of listeners was not forbidden, and
people were not expected to keep
absolutely quiet until a song ended.

The primary purpose of the passage is to

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

describe the critical response to jazz just after the big-band era.
discuss how jazz performers have been affected by their audiences.
indicate how audience response to jazz has changed over time.
recount the authors experiences of listening to jazz as a young person.
outline the historical origins of jazz in the early part of the 20th century.

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Use the following passage to answer question 5.

Line
5

When Michelangelo began painting the

ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, he had five
painters assisting him in the techniques
of fresco, in which he was relatively
unskilled. Finding their work inadequate,
he dismissed them and resolved to
accomplish the whole task by himself.
Vasari, his friend and biographer, tells us
that Michelangelo worked through four
years with the utmost solicitude, labor,
and study.
Creativity such as Michelangelos
is self-nourishing: Vasari states that
Michelangelo became more and more
kindled by his fervor in the work. I believe
that this interplay of creativity and effort is
what constitutes genius and what made
Michelangelo a great artist.

In order to evaluate the validity of the authors claim regarding Michelangelo (lines 1518),
it would be most helpful to know which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

How well Vasari knew Michelangelo

How Vasari characterized other great painters
Whether Vasaris descriptions of Michelangelo are accurate
Whether Michelangelo was skilled at fresco painting when he finished the Sistine ceiling
Whether Michelangelo created all of his major works without assistants

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In 1888, just as its hospital was nearing completion, what was to become the Johns Hopkins
School of Medicine ran out of funds. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, on which the parent
university had been depending for money, was experiencing financial difficulty. The
railroads financial troubles proved a stroke of luck for the cause of womens rights.
When the directors did open the school in 1893, it was because five women had raised
more than $500,000 through a multicity campaign. They had insisted, as a condition of this
endowment, that Hopkins be the first school of medicine in the nation to admit men and
women on equal terms.
Which of the following statements is an unstated assumption made by the author of
the passage?
A. Even if it had not experienced financial difficulties, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
would not have furnished Johns Hopkins University with additional funds.
B. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine would have excluded women if the fundraisers
had not insisted that the school admit women.
C. In 1888, Johns Hopkins University was suffering from a shortage of funds in all
its schools.
D. The establishment of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine would spur the
development of other schools of medicine.
E. The women fundraisers themselves wished to be trained as doctors.

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Use the following passage to answer question 7.

Line
5

Recently, increasing attention has been

called to the fact that the four freedoms of
universities the freedom to determine who
may teach, what will be taught, how it will
be taught, and who may study what is
taught are being threatened by the many
regulations imposed on universities by the
federal government.
Surprisingly, much of this criticism of
governmental regulation has come from
the universities themselves. After all,
universities eagerly accepted the money
that was made available for research
and scholarships by the National Defense
Education Act, which was a governmental
response to the launching of Sputnik I in
1957 by the Soviet Union. As its name
implies, the National Defense Education
Act was concerned with a governmental
goal, the national defense. Moreover,
the federal government made it clear
from the very beginning that it intended
to control how such money was spent.
Similarly, universities actively supported
the Higher Education Act of 1965, which
was part of a governmental attempt to end
discrimination a goal that can accurately
be described as political.
Clearly, any attempt by the federal
government to limit the four freedoms of
universities is undesirable. But it is also
important to remember that the federal
government became involved in university
education because it was seeking
admirable goals, goals that were also
sought by universities.

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The author would be LEAST likely to agree with which of the following statements about
governmental regulation and universities?
A. Universities are better able to define their four freedoms than is the federal government.
B. Universities are going to continue to criticize governmental regulation in the near future.
C. The federal government should consult with university personnel before imposing new
regulations.
D. The federal government passed the National Defense Education Act in order to attain a
desirable goal.
E. The federal government should limit the four freedoms of universities if the goal it seeks
is a desirable one.

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Use the following passage to answer questions 8-9.

Line
5

Lyndon Johnsons father once told him that he

did not belong in politics unless he could walk
into a roomful of people and tell immediately
who was for him and who was against him.
In fact, even the shrewd Johnson had not quite
such uncanny power, but his liking for this story
tells us something useful about him: he set much
store by instinct. No wonder, then, that it would
be to his instincts honed in the Texas hill country,
sharpened in a life of politics, confirmed in a long
and respected congressional career that he would
often turn while in the White House.
This reliance on instinct enabled Johnson to put
on the presidency like a suit of comfortable old
clothes. John Kennedy, on the other hand, came
to it with a historical, nearly theoretical view of
what was required of a strong President he knew
exactly what Woodrow Wilson had said about the
office and he had read Corwin and Neustadt. With
eager confidence, Kennedy acquired a presidential
suit off the rack and put on a little weight to make
himself fit it.

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Which of the following words, if substituted for the word uncanny in line 6, would
introduce the LEAST change in the meaning of the sentence?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

legendary
subtle
invisible
persuasive
supernatural

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In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

explaining an event.
making a comparison.
listing facts.
retelling a story.
refuting an argument.

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10. Alice Fletcher, the Margaret Mead of her day, assisted several American Indian nations
that were threatened with removal from their land to the Indian Territory. She helped
them in petitioning Congress for legal titles to their farms. When no response came from
Washington, she went there herself to present their case.
According to the statement above, Alice Fletcher attempted to
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

imitate the studies of Margaret Mead.

obtain property rights for American Indians.
protect the integrity of the Indian Territory.
become a member of the United States Congress.
persuade Washington to expand the Indian Territory.

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11. Which conclusion about takeout food ordered in Murrayville in 2005 is best supported by
the data presented in the graph below?

A. Chinese food was the most ordered takeout food for each quarter
B. During the second quarter, fewer orders were placed for Chinese food than for rotisserie
chicken
C. During the fourth quarter, an approximately equal number of orders were placed for
pizza and for Chinese food
D. During each quarter, more orders were placed for pizza than for either Chinese food or
rotisserie chicken
E. More orders were placed for pizza during the second half of the year than were placed
during the first half of the year
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Use the following passages to answer questions 12-17.

Passage 1

Line
5

When conducted properly, ecotourism

responsible travel to natural areas that
conserves the environment and sustains the
well-being of local people is less destructive
than many other environmental uses. The
impacts of ecotourism can be managed to
realize a balance between preservation and
development; such balance can be achieved, for
example, by limiting both the size and the number
of tours in a particular area and by incorporating
environmentally conscious meals, lodging, waste
management, and wildlife viewing principles
into the tours. Further, by creating economic
incentives for impoverished villages or
communities, ecotourism can encourage local
guardianship of natural resources, habitats,
and wildlife.
Passage 2

The environmental impacts of Lapa Rios

(LR) Ecolodge in Costa Rica are clear and
20 unambiguous. First, the LR nature reserve and
adjacent forest areas have shown pronounced
forest regrowth since the beginning of
ecotourism in the region in the 1990s. Second,
the increasing number of tourists at LR has not
25 led to negative consequences, because the
company prepared for such increases from the
start: trails were designed to handle a number of
simultaneous tours with dispersion, and trail
policy rigorously limits the number of tours per
30 day per trail (to two) and guests per tour (to eight).

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12. The authors of the passages agree that

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

preservation is more important than development.

measuring the success of ecotourism can be difficult.
ecotourism is justifiably more expensive than regular tourism.
ecotourism can have positive effects when it is done correctly.
the responsibility of environmental stewardship falls on the local people.

Answer and Rationale

13. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the two passages?
A. Passage 1 describes the causes of an event, whereas Passage 2 focuses on the effects of
the event.
B. Passage 1 addresses current policies, whereas Passage 2 considers future policies.
C. Passage 1 makes general arguments, whereas Passage 2 offers a specific argument.
D. Passage 1 introduces a problem for which a tentative solution is provided in Passage 2.
E. Passage 1 advances a claim that is refuted with a counterclaim in Passage 2.
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14. Unlike the author of Passage 2, the author of Passage 1 mentions

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

the number of allowable tours.

the unintended consequences of ecotourism.
the economic impact on local residents.
the environmental ramifications of ecotourism.
preferred modes of travel through natural areas.

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15. Which of the following specific strategies mentioned by the author of Passage 1 is
exemplified in Passage 2?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Limiting the size and number of tours

Recycling the waste produced by ecotourists
Increasing economic opportunities for communities
Incorporating environmentally conscious meals
Constructing environmentally friendly accommodations

Answer and Rationale

16. As used in line 19, clear most nearly means

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

pure.
obvious.
luminous.
serene.
bare.

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17. Which of the following statements, if true, would most weaken the implied argument in
Passage 2 regarding the impact of Lapa Rios Ecolodge?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Lapa Rios Ecolodge is the only lodge of its kind in Costa Rica.
Other forms of tourism have flourished in Costa Rica since the 1990s.
Wildlife use the Lapa Rios nature reserve and adjacent forest areas as habitat.
The company that manages Lapa Rios Ecolodge is not a Costa Rican company.
Forest areas throughout Costa Rica have shown pronounced forest regrowth since
the 1990s.

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18. If it can be said that a single voice dominated the American theater from the 1980s through
2005, that voice definitely belonged to playwright August Wilson. Wilson, who has been
dubbed the American Shakespeare, was a prolific writer with more than 10 major plays,
numerous theatrical commentaries, and other creative works to his credit. Yet it is not
merely the number of his productions that mark Wilsons dominance in modern drama,
but rather his ability to put into words the ideas and experiences of everyday African
Americans.
Answer the question by considering each of the responses separately and clicking on all
that apply.
The passage supports which of the following claims about August Wilson?
A. He was greatly influenced by William Shakespeare.
B. He was a highly productive writer who wrote in various genres.
C. He successfully articulated the thoughts and experiences of a specific community.
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19. In the Venn diagram below, circle G represents the integers 2 to 10, inclusive, and circle H
represents the integers 6 to 12, inclusive.

22. The table below shows the distribution of men, women, boys, and girls in a group of
48 individuals.
Men

Women

Boys

Girls

If one individual is to be randomly selected from the group, what is the probability that the
individual selected will be a woman?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

1
18
2
15
1
4
3
8
1
2

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23. When 641.29 is divided by 10, which digit of the resulting number is in the tens place?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

1
2
4
6
9

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24. If x 0 and y 0, which of the following is equivalent to

1
xy

3
2xy

3y 2x
2 xy

2
2x y

3y 2x
2x y

3 1
?
2x y

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25. The numbers of absences in Mrs. Kleins class for each of the first 3 months of the year
were 16, 12, and 17, respectively. If the average (arithmetic mean) number of absences for
the first 4 months of the year was 14, how many absences were there in the fourth month?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

9
10
11
12
13

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26. At a computer store on Monday last week, the price of a computer was x dollars. On
Tuesday the price of the computer was reduced by 25% of Mondays price. On Wednesday
the price of the computer was further reduced by 40% of Tuesdays price. Which of the
following expressions represents the price, in dollars, of the computer on Wednesday?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

(0.35) x
(0.4)(0.25) x
(0.4)(0.75) x
(0.6)(0.25) x
(0.6)(0.75) x

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27. If 4x = 14 + 9y and y = 2, what is the value of x?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

4
5
6
7
8

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28. Triangle ABC in the xyplane below will be translated 3 units to the right and then
2 units down.

What point will correspond to vertex A after these translations?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

(1, 1)
(1, 0)
(0, 0)
(0, 1)
(1, 1)

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29. When placed into the blank spaces below in increasing order, which of the following pairs
of numbers creates a list of numbers that is ordered from least to greatest?

1
A. , 0
2
1 1
B. ,
8 3
3 1
C. ,
8 4
1
D. 0,
2
1 2
E. ,
3 5
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37. The agent, passing through the crowd without being noticed by hardly anyone.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

The agent, passing through the crowd without being noticed by hardly anyone.
The agent passed through the crowd without hardly being noticed by anyone.
The agents passing through the crowd was not hardly noticed by anyone.
No one hardly noticed how the agent passed through the crowd.
The agent was hardly noticed as she passed through the crowd.

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38. Which is the main purpose of reviewing the references in a research article when one writes
an academic paper?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

To check that the authors did their own research

To identify additional relevant sources
To learn how to write citations correctly
To verify that the authors did not cite themselves
To avoid reading other sources on the same topic

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Questions 39-42 refer to the following passage.

Directions: The following passage is a draft of an essay. Some portions of the passage need
to be strengthened through editing and revision. Read the passage and choose the best answers
for the questions that follow. Some questions ask you to improve particular sentences or
portions of sentences. In some cases, the indicated portion of the passage will be most effective
as it is already expressed and thus will require no changes. In choosing answers, consider
development, organization, word choice, style, and tone, and follow the requirements of standard
written English.
Remember, try to answer every question.
(1) Many people have a narrow idea of what is involved in being a scientist. (2) Most
students surveyed in a recent study, for example, assumed that all scientists work indoors
in a lab and approach their work in a serious, deliberate manner. (3) But apparently,
these students hadnt read the story of how acoustic biologist Katy Payne came to study
elephant sound.
(4) Paynes work with elephants is now well-documented in popular and scientific articles,
but it did not begin in a conventional way. (5) Therefore, Payne wasnt working in her lab,
doing fieldwork, or even thinking formally about science. (6) Instead, out of curiosity, she
visited a zoo. (7) At the zoo, she was immediately drawn to the elephants. (8) A specialist in
whalesong, Payne knew little about elephants; she simply sat down and started watching
them out of fascination, with no specific scientific questions in mind and no intention of
taking notes. (9) Barely registering the faint vibration accompanying interactions between
elephants, Payne simply enjoys watching them play and use their trunks to smell and eat.
(10) Even less conventional is the way it was finally discovered that the elephants had been
doing something remarkable that day. (11) Flying home, closing her eyes and feeling the
planes vibration, Payne suddenly realized that the elephants antics had fascinated her so
much that shed wrongly dismissed the accompanying vibrations as unimportant. (12) It
eventually led to Paynes groundbreaking discovery that elephants communicate through
sounds largely inaudible to humans. (13) In the process, Payne went on to conduct fieldwork
on elephant-sound in Africa. (14) Of course, she also applied conventional laboratory
resources, including sound-equipment that detects low-frequency sounds, to confirm
her theory.

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39. In context, which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 5 (reproduced
below)?
Therefore, Payne wasnt working in her lab, doing fieldwork, or even thinking formally
about science.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

(As it is now)
However
In fact
In effect
To be clear

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40. Which is the best way to revise and combine sentences 6 and 7 (reproduced below) at the
underlined portion?
Instead, out of curiosity, she visited a zoo. At the zoo, she was immediately drawn to
the elephants.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

zoo, which is the place she

zoo, and while there she
zoo; she too
zoo, where she
zoo, but she

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41 In context, which revision to sentence 12 (reproduced below) is most needed?

It eventually led to Paynes groundbreaking discovery that elephants communicate through
sounds largely inaudible to humans.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Replace It with This insight

Change eventually led to would eventually lead
Replace groundbreaking with startling
Change elephants communicate with the elephant communicates
Replace largely with mostly

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42. In context, which sentence provides the best conclusion to the last paragraph?
A. In other words, a true scientist knows that failure is just another opportunity to learn.
B. Nevertheless, the name of Katy Payne will be known by many generations of biologists
to come.
C. Still, it is clear that most significant scientific discoveries were made without any
equipment at all.
D. And it is well known that even the most brilliant hypothesis must be empirically
verified.
E. But Paynes journey of discovery had started with just a trip to the zoo and an
open mind.
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Answer Key and Rationales

Question
Number
1

Correct
Answer
B

Rationale
Option B is correct. The passage describes filmmaker
Marguerite Duras attitude toward becoming a professional of the
cinema. She refused to become involved with the fame, financial
matters, and technology associated with film. Thus, the correct
answer is option B. Options A and D can be eliminated because
the passage neither criticizes Duras nor indicates that others have
failed to appreciate her work. Options C and E can be eliminated
because the passage discusses neither the style nor the content
of Duras films.
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Option D is correct. Option A can be eliminated because the

windmills are described as being placed in deep water and
option B can be eliminated because there is no indication that
the windmills would have to be near ports. The passage directly
contradicts option C, since buoys (line 23) are not stationary
platforms. Option E brings up the batteries that were mentioned in
line 4. However, such batteries are not specifically related in the
passage to sea-based windmills. The passage does specifically
mention highly efficient cables as a critical part of the sea-based
system. Therefore, option D is the best answer.
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Option E is correct. A problematical issue is discussed

summarizes the first two paragraphs, in which both the pros
and cons of a complicated situation are examined. They are
followed, in the third paragraph, by the suggestion of a solution
which remedies some of the problems of using windmills to
generate electricity.
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Number
4

Correct
Answer
C

Rationale
Option C is correct. The passage focuses on how audiences
since the big-band era have responded to jazz. Option A is
incorrect because the focus of the passage is not on critics
response to jazz, but rather on the responses of general
audiences to jazz. Options B and D can be eliminated because
the passage does not discuss the effects of audiences on
performers or the authors personal reminiscences. Option E is
incorrect because the passage does not give an outline of the
origins of jazz.
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Option C is correct. In making the comment about

Michelangelos greatness, the author relies on information Vasari
has supplied. If Vasaris claims that Michelangelo worked with
great care and was inspired by his work are not correct, the
authors claim about Michelangelo may not be valid. It would
therefore be useful to know the information represented by
option C. Option A may appear at first glance to be relevant,
but it is not as good an option as C, since Vasari might have
known Michelangelo quite well, but might not have supplied
accurate information in his biography. Option B is even less
satisfactory since we are concerned only with how Vasari
described Michelangelo, not how he described other painters.
Option D, while it might confirm statements about Michelangelos
skill, does not help us evaluate the authors claim in the last
sentence of the passage. Option E can be eliminated for
similar reasons.
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Number
6

Correct
Answer
B

Rationale
Option B is correct. It is clearly supported by the last sentence
of the passage. Because the fundraisers had to insist that Johns
Hopkins admit women, it can be inferred that the author believes
the admission of women was directly caused by their insistence
and would otherwise not have taken place.
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Option E is correct. In the first sentence of the third paragraph,

the author expresses the opinion that all attempts by the
government to limit the four freedoms of universities are
undesirable. Thus, the author would be least likely to agree
with option E, the best answer, which states that the federal
government should limit university freedoms if the goal it plans
to achieve by doing so is desirable.
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Option E is correct. The uncanny power described in the first

sentence is clearly not a power that people ordinarily have. It
could, therefore, best be described as supernatural.
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Option B is correct. The passage is about the different

approaches of Johnson and Kennedy to the presidency. In
explaining how each approached the office and how they differed
in this respect, the author is necessarily making a comparison.
The correct answer is option B, making a comparison.
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Number
10

Correct
Answer
B

Rationale
Option B is correct. The passage states that Alice Fletcher
helped American Indians secure legal title to their land so they
would not be forced to abandon it. This idea is expressed in
option B, obtain property rights for American Indians, which is,
therefore, the correct answer.
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Option C is correct. Results for the fourth quarter show that

orders for pizza and for Chinese food were about the same.
Option A can be eliminated because there are clearly fewer
orders for Chinese food than for pizza in both the first and second
quarters. Option B is incorrect because there were more orders
for Chinese food than for rotisserie chicken in the second quarter.
Option D can be eliminated because pizza was clearly not the
most-ordered food item in the third and fourth quarters. Option E
is incorrect because the combined pizza orders for the first and
second quarters are clearly greater than the combined pizza
orders for the third and fourth quarters.
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Option D is correct. Both passages discuss ecotourism and its

environmental impact when carried out effectively. According to
the opening sentence of Passage 1, When conducted properly,
ecotourism . . . is less destructive than many other environmental
uses. Passage 2 illustrates this idea; therefore, the correct
answer is option D. Options A and E are topics discussed in one
of the two passages, but not both; therefore, these options can be
eliminated. Option B is not suggested by either passage and is,
therefore, also wrong. Option C can be readily eliminated because
there is no discussion of ecotourisms being more costly than
regular tourism.
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Number
13

Correct
Answer
C

Rationale
Option C is correct. Passage 1 makes general claims about
ecotourism, and Passage 2 cites Lapa Rios Ecolodge as a
specific example of how ecotourism can be carried out. Option A
might seem appealing because the effects of ecotourism are
discussed in Passage 2; however, there is no corresponding
discussion of the causes of ecotourism in Passage 1. Option A
is, therefore, incorrect. Option B is incorrect because Passage 2
discusses current policies rather than future ones. Option D
can be eliminated because there is no discussion of a problem
needing a solution in either of the two passages. Finally, option E
is incorrect because the two passages support one another in
their claims.
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Option C is correct. Only Passage 1 directly mentions the

economic impact of ecotourism on local people. Option A can
be eliminated because both Passage 1 and Passage 2 mention
the number of allowable tours. Option D also can be eliminated
because both passages talk about the ramifications of ecotourism.
As neither options B nor E are addressed in either Passage 1 or
Passage 2, these options are also incorrect.
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Option A is correct. Answering this question correctly requires

the identification of a concrete example in Passage 2 that
illustrates a strategy mentioned in Passage 1. Of the options,
only option A is something for which a specific example is
provided in Passage 2. Specifically, Passage 2 refers to a policy
that rigorously limits the number of tours per day per trail (to two)
and guests per tour (to eight). This reference is an example of
limiting both the size and number of tours in a particular area,
which is mentioned in Passage 1.
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Question
Number
16

Correct
Answer
B

Rationale
Option B is correct. In the sentence, The environmental
impacts of Lapa Rios (LR) Ecolodge in Costa Rica are clear
and unambiguous, clear means apparent. Option B,
obvious, provides a synonym for apparent and is therefore
the best answer.
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Option E is correct. To answer this question correctly, you first

need to understand the implied argument in Passage 2 about the
impact of the arrival of Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Costa Rica. Since
the 1990s, with the arrival of the Lapa Rios Ecolodge, the LR
nature reserve and adjacent forest areas have shown pronounced
forest regrowth in the region. The passage implies that the
regrowth in the region of the LR Ecolodge would have been less
without the presence of the lodge and reserve. Which of the
options, if true, would most weaken this implied argument? Of the
options offered, option E would most undermine this claim and,
therefore, is the correct answer. If forest areas in general have
shown pronounced . . . regrowth throughout Costa Rica, it would
suggest that a reason other than Lapa Rios Ecolodge accounts
for the regrowth. The other options, if true, would not as fully
undermine the argument about the role of Lapa Rios Ecolodge in
the forest regrowth in the region.
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Number
18

Correct
Answer
B and C

Rationale
Options B and C are correct. While Shakespeare is mentioned
in the passage, nowhere is it stated or suggested that he
influenced Wilson; therefore, the first option can be eliminated.
However, the passage does state that Wilson wrote not only
several plays, but also numerous theatrical commentaries, and
other creative work. These other types of creative works, in
addition to plays, provide support for the second option. As for
the third option, the final sentence of the passage indicates that
Wilsons dominance was not just because of the quantity of work
he produced, but also because of his ability to express the ideas
and experiences of African Americans. This sentence supports
the third option as also being correct. Therefore, the correct
responses to this question are options B and C.
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Option D is correct. In the Venn diagram, the shaded region

represents the integers that are in both G and H; i.e., the integers
that are among the integers 2 through 10 and also among the
integers 6 through 12, or 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, which amounts to five
integers. The answer, therefore, is option D.
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Option A is correct. Since C is the center of the circle, QC and

RC are both radii of the circle and, therefore, have the same
length. The answer, therefore, is option A.
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Question
Number
21

Correct
Answer
C

Rationale
Option C is correct.
Solution Strategy 1: Note that all of the answer options are linear
equations. Therefore, the input and output coordinate pairs in the
table represent points on a line.
With any two coordinate pairs from the table, the slope of the line
can be found using
Slope =

Change in y -values
.
Change in x -values

For example, if (6, 23) and (2, 11) are selected, the slope is
Slope =

23 11
6 2

12
4

= 3.

The slope of the line is 3.

The coordinate pairs in the table indicate that the first pair, (0, 5),
is the point at which the line crosses the y-axis. Therefore, the
y-intercept is 5.
Use the slope-intercept equation, y=mx+b where m is the slope
and b is the y-intercept. When the slope and y-intercept of the line
are known, the equation of the line can be found by using
substitution.
Therefore, the equation y = 3x + 5 expresses the relationship
between x and y in the table.
The answer, therefore, is option C.
Solution Strategy 2: The correct equation must hold when each of
the five pairs of values from the table is substituted for x and y.
The equation y = x + 5 (option A) holds for the pairs of values
x = 0, y = 5, but not for the pairs of values x + 2, y = 11. The
equations y = x + 6, y = 4x 1, and y = 4x 5 (options B, D, and
E) do not hold for the pairs of values x = 0, y = 5. The equation
y = 3x + 5 (option C) holds for all five pairs of values given:
if x = 0,= then y = 3(0) + 5 = 5,
if x = 2,= then y = 3(2) + 5 = 11,
if x = 6,= then y = 3(6) + 5 = 23, and so forth.
The answer, therefore, is option C.
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Number
22

Correct
Answer
D

Rationale
Option D is correct. In the table provided, there are 48
individuals in the group, 18 of whom are women. The probability
that the individual selected will be a woman is 18 out of 48, or
18
3
= . The answer, therefore, is option D.
48
8

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9
Thousandt

Hundredth

Tenths

Option D is correct. When dividing a number expressed as a

decimal by 10, the decimal point is moved one place to the left,
so 641.29 divided by 10 is 64.129. The tens place is the second
place to the left of the decimal point. In the number 64.129, that is
the digit 6.

Ones

Tens

The answer, therefore, is option D.

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Question
Number
24

Correct
Answer
C

Rationale
Option C is correct. To subtract rational expressions, each
rational expression must first be expressed with a common
denominator. In this case, a common denominator is 2xy. Multiply
each rational expression by an expression equal to 1 so that each
rational expression will have the same common denominator 2xy
as follows.

3 1 3 y 1 2x
=

2 x y 2 x y y 2 x
=

3y
2x

2 xy 2 xy

3y 2x
2 xy

The answer, therefore, is option C.

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Option C is correct. For the average of a set of data, the sum of

the data entries is equal to the product of the average and the
number of entries.
Since
Average =

Sum of data entries

, it follows that
Total number of entries

Sum of data entries = Average x total number of entries.

Since the average of the absences for the first 4 months is 14,
the number of absences for the first 4 months is 14 x 4 = 56.
The number of absences in the 4th month is the number of
absences in the first 4 months minus the number of absences
in the first 3 months, or 56 (16 + 12 + 17) = 11. The answer,
therefore, is option C.
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Number
26

Correct
Answer
E

Rationale
Option E is correct. The price on Monday was x dollars. A
reduction of 25% means that the price on Tuesday is 75% of the
price on Monday, or (0.75)x dollars. The price on Tuesday is then
reduced by 40%, so the price on Wednesday is 60% of 0.75x
dollars, or (0.60)(0.75x) dollars. The answer, therefore, is
option E.
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Option E is correct. Since y = 2, substituting the value 2 for y in

the equation 4x=14+9y gives the following equations.
4x=14+9(2)
4x=14+18
4x=32
Dividing both sides of the equation 4x=32 by 4 gives the result
x=8. The answer, therefore, is option E.
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Option D is correct. A horizontal translation changes

the x-coordinate, and a vertical translation changes the
y-coordinate. Translating 3 units to the right adds 3 to the
x-coordinate. Translating 2 units down subtracts 2 from the
y-coordinate. Since the coordinates of vertex A are (3, 1),
the coordinates corresponding to vertex A after translation
are (3 + 3, 1 2), or (0, 1). The answer is option D.
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Number
29

Correct
Answer
B

Rationale
Option B is correct. The numbers to be placed in the blank
1
3
. The first
spaces must be both greater than and less than
8
4
1
pair of numbers listed is ,0. Although 0 is both greater than
2
1
1
3 1
and less than , is less than , so this pair is not the
4
4
8 2
1
1
correct answer. The second pair of numbers listed is and ,
8
3
1
3
both of which are greater than and less than , so this pair is
4
8
the correct answer. At least one of the numbers in each of the
1
3
other pairs is either less than or greater than . The answer,
8
4
therefore, is option B.
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Question
Number
30

Correct
Answer
B

Rationale
Option B is correct. To answer this question, compute the dollar
amount for each of the five categories and compare each dollar
amount to $1,000.
Dollar amount for food = $3,500 x 40% = $1,400
Dollar amount for lodging = $3,500 x 35% = $1,225
Dollar amount for other = $3,500 x 3% = $105
Dollar amount for entertainment = $3,500 x 12% = $420
Dollar amount for transportation = $3,500 x 10% = $350
Of the five dollar amounts, only two are greater than $1,000.
An alternative solution method is to express $1,000 as a percent
of the total budget and determine how many of the percent values
given in the circle graph are greater than $1,000.
That is, $1,000 is

100% 28.6% of $3,500.

( 1,000
3,500 )

Of the five percent values in the circle graph, only two percent
values are greater than 28.6%. The answer is option B.
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Number
31

Correct
Answer
C

Rationale
Option C is correct. The error in this sentence occurs at C. The
phrase annually each year is redundant, since annually and
each year convey the same information. The sentence would be
correct with either annually or each year at C. The error is one
of diction, or word option.
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Option D is correct. The error in this sentence occurs at D. The

pronoun it is incorrectly used to refer to two nouns, country and
time. The pronoun required here is the plural them.
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Option A is correct. The error occurs at A. In the phrase those

who win, the pronoun those indicates the people who win
prizes. But the magazine will not print the people who win; it will
print what the winners have written, or the submissions of those
who won prizes. The error in this question is the illogical use of
a pronoun.
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Option E is correct. Because this sentence contains no

grammatical, idiomatic, logical, or structural errors, the best
answer is option E. Note that at B you are required to determine
whether the underlined letter a lowercase o needs to be
capitalized, and that at D you are asked to determine whether the
sentence requires some mark of punctuation in the underlined
space. In this sentence, the use of the lowercase o is correct
because ordinance is not a proper noun, and no comma is
required after candles.
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Number
35

Correct
Answer
A

Rationale
Option A is correct. This sentence presents no problem of
structure or logic. The verb tense is correct, and the use of the
adverb passionately is also correct in this context. In option B,
the verb form is correct, but the adjective passionate is
incorrectly used instead of the adverb. Options C and E also use
the incorrect adjective, and option D, although it uses the correct
adverb, introduces an incorrect verb form, has spoke out. Thus,
the best answer is option A.
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Option E is correct. The problem in this sentence concerns

parallelism and agreement in pronoun number. The underlined
portion of the sentence uses the singular pronoun one, which
correctly agrees with its antecedent, consumer. However, in the
portion of the sentence that is not underlined, the first person
plural, we, is used as the subject in the second part of the
sentence. To create a sentence free of agreement faults, you
must look for an option that contains both we and the plural of
consumer. Option E is the only one that corrects the agreement
problem and has a phrase parallel to we can reject them.
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Option E is correct. Option A presents two major problems:

it is not a complete sentence, and the phrase without . . . hardly
is not idiomatic. Although options B, C, and D are complete
sentences, each uses hardly in an equally unidiomatic
construction. Option E, the best answer, is an idiomatic and
complete sentence.
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Number
38

Correct
Answer
B

Rationale
Option B is correct. The most important reason to review the
references in a research article is to find additional sources on the
topic. Although a reference list might be used to check that the
authors did their own research or to verify that the authors did not
cite themselves, the former goal is better achieved through other
means while the latter is not a major concern as one writes a
research paper. And, the most appropriate resource for learning
to write citations correctly would be a style guide, not a reference
list. Finally, one would review references in a research article
to identify sources that one might read to obtain additional
information on the topic, not to avoid reading other sources.
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Option C is correct. The sentence that begins the second

paragraph says that Paynes research did not begin in a
conventional way (i.e., indoors in a laboratory). Sentence 5
continues along the same lines, stating that Payne was not
working in her laboratory and was not engaged in methodical
research. The third option, In fact, is the best version of the
underlined portion of sentence 5 because the phrase indicates in
an emphatic way that what Payne was doing was unorthodox and
unconventional compared to traditional scientific inquiry.
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Option D is correct. This question requires the candidate to

combine two sentences to avoid the redundant use of zoo.
The fourth option zoo, where she accomplishes this in an
economical way, is grammatically correct, and fits the logic of the
context of the second paragraph.
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Question
Number
41

Correct
Answer
A

Rationale
Option A is correct. Sentence 12 begins with the pronoun It,
which here does not have a clear referent: there is no singular
noun in the preceding sentence to which It unambiguously and
directly refers. Replacing the vague pronoun with This insight,
which refers to Paynes realization that the vibrations that
accompany elephant interactions are actually important, results
in a clear and easily interpreted statement.
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Option E is correct. The last paragraph describes the

unconventional way in which Payne made her groundbreaking
discovery and then adds that Payne ultimately did use ordinary
laboratory resources. The fifth option, But Paynes journey of
discovery had started with just a trip to the zoo and an open
mind, best concludes the last paragraph by returning to and
restating the main theme: the discovery Payne made was the
result not of what many people think of as formal scientific
research, but rather of curiosity, openness to experience, and
readiness to follow her inklings without a predetermined goal.
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Constructed-response Questions
The purpose of this section is to describe the constructed-response questions that appear
on the GACE Program Admission assessment and to explain the criteria used to score each
constructed-response question. The writing section of this test includes two constructedresponse questions: Argumentative Essay and Source-Based Essay. Unlike the selectedresponse questions, the constructed-response questions do not assess subject area
knowledge. They require you to demonstrate your ability to organize and develop an
essay the prompts are designed so that no outside subject area knowledge is required
to answer the questions successfully.

Preparing for the Constructed-response Questions

When preparing for the constructed-response questions, read the sample questions and
scoring guide carefully. You may wish to draft a response to each sample question by reading
the question and planning, writing, and revising your essay. You should use a total of about
30 minutes for each constructed-response question. Also, because no reference materials
will be available during the test, it is recommended that you refrain from using a dictionary,
a thesaurus, or textbooks while writing your practice responses.
Once you have written your practice responses, reread the scoring guide, and then read the
sample responses provided for each score level. Rationales that explain how the responses
characterize the score point description are provided for each of the responses. After you
have read through these materials, review your own responses in light of the score point
descriptions. You may also wish to review your responses and the score scale with staff
in your preparation program.

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Constructed-response Question 1: Argumentative Essay

This section presents an Argumentative essay topic and sample essay responses along with the
standards used in scoring the Argumentative essays. When you read these sample responses,
keep in mind that they will be less polished than if they had been developed at home, edited,
and carefully presented. The examinee does not know what question will be asked and must
decide, on the spot, how to respond. Readers take these circumstances into account when
scoring the essays; they have been trained to judge the overall quality, rather than to attempt to
count errors.
Each essay will be scored holistically, on the basis of its total quality. In computing your total
GACE Writing score, the scores for both the Argumentative and Source-based essays are
combined with the score for the selected-response part of the Writing test.

General Directions
You will have 30 minutes to plan and write an argumentative essay on the topic presented in the
following section. The essay will be based on your own reading, experience, or observations.
Read the topic carefully. You will probably find it best to spend a little time considering the topic
and organizing your thoughts before you begin writing. DO NOT WRITE ON A TOPIC
OTHER THAN THE ONE SPECIFIED. Essays on topics of your own choice will not be
acceptable. In order for your test to be scored, your responses must be in English.
The essay questions are included in this test to give you an opportunity to demonstrate how well
you can write. You should, therefore, take care to write clearly and effectively, using specific
examples where appropriate. Remember that how well you write is much more important than
how much you write, but to cover the topic adequately, you will probably need to write more
than a paragraph.

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Scoring Guide for Argumentative Essay

Readers will assign scores based on the following scoring guide.
Score
6

Description
A 6 essay demonstrates a high degree of competence in response to the
assignment but may have a few minor errors. An essay in this category:

states or clearly implies the writers position or thesis

organizes and develops ideas logically, making insightful connections

between them

clearly explains key ideas, supporting them with well-chosen reasons,

examples, or details

displays effective sentence variety

clearly displays facility in the use of language

is generally free from errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics

A 5 essay demonstrates clear competence in response to the assignment but may

have minor errors. An essay in this category:

states or clearly implies the writers position or thesis

organizes and develops ideas clearly, making connections between them

explains key ideas, supporting them with relevant reasons, examples,

or details

displays some sentence variety

displays facility in the use of language

is generally free from errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics

A 4 essay demonstrates competence in response to the assignment. An essay in

this category:

states or implies the writers position or thesis

shows control in the organization and development of ideas

explains some key ideas, supporting them with adequate reasons, examples,
or details

displays adequate use of language

shows control of grammar, usage, and mechanics, but may display errors

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Score
3

Description
A 3 essay demonstrates some competence in response to the assignment but is
obviously flawed. An essay in this category reveals one or more of the following
weaknesses:

limited in stating or implying a position or thesis

limited control in the organization and development of ideas

inadequate reasons, examples, or details to explain key ideas

an accumulation of errors in the use of language

an accumulation of errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics

A 2 essay is seriously flawed. An essay in this category reveals one or more of the
following weaknesses:

no clear position or thesis

weak organization or very little development

few or no relevant reasons, examples, or details

frequent serious errors in the use of language

frequent serious errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics

A 1 essay demonstrates fundamental deficiencies in writing skills. An essay in

this category:

contains serious and persistent writing errors or

is incoherent

is undeveloped

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Sample Argumentative Essay

Sample Question
Directions: Read the opinion stated below and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree
with this opinion. Support your views with specific reasons and examples from your own
experience, observations, or reading.
Minimum-wage jobs are a ticket to nowhere. They are boring and repetitive and teach
employees little or nothing of value. Minimum-wage employers take advantage of people
because they need a job.

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Sample Responses and Rationales

Sample Response Earning a Score of 5

I disagree with the position taken in the statement above. We all have to start working at
some point in our lives, and especially if we start working while still in high-school or
before obtaining an advanced level of education, we will most likely start in a minimum
wage job. These jobs, while low-paying, provide a necessary training ground for those new
to the world of work and provide the base for developing skills in working that we will need
later in life.
One of my co-workers provided the best example of using a minimum-wage job to
develop skills in a way that benefitted both the employee and the employer. Her younger
brother, who was still in high school, was very excited about getting his first job at
McDonalds. My co-worker simply saw this as a way for him to pick up a little money to
help with his expenses and support some of her brothers teenage pleasures. He, on the
other hand, was looking at this job as the start of a career path. Explaining McDonalds
emphasis on training entry level workers and recruiting from within for management
positions, her brother saw himself as eventually managing a restaurant, a region, or even
becoming a franchise owner. Clearly for him, his first minimum-wage job was not a
ticket to nowhere, and his employer, rather than taking advantage of him, was helping
him to develop for better things.
Likewise, a number of other minimum-wage jobs provide stepping off points for
other careers. Nurses aides may be inspired to go to school to become future nurses.
Daycare assistants or pre-school teachers may find that their love of working with
children will propel them to study education and become teachers, counselors, or
administrators of programs that provide services for children. Even for those who are not
planning a higher level of education or who may decide to do something else, the
minimum-wage job will allow them to develop their skills and find out if they really
enjoy what they are doing. Sometimes, high school students decide they want to go to
college to major in a particular area, but they really dont understand what the job market
will be for that area. A carefully selected minimum-wage job could help a student decide
that he/she really hates the area before it is too late to change their major.
One other point also needs to be made about minimum-wage jobs: someone has to
do them and it is not just the employers who gain. As all of us go about our daily lives,
we need cashiers, waitresses, janitors, restaurant workers, garbage collectors, nannies,
and the varied assortment of low level factory workers and technicians that make our
world operate. These are the people we rarely recognise, but if we tried to go without
them, either the costs that we pay would rise significantly or we would do without a lot of
the things we have today. Overall, mimimum-wage jobs, provide the base for our society.

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Rationale for the Score of 5

This response opens with a clear statement disagreeing with the prompt and explains that
minimum-wage jobs provide a necessary training ground for new workers along with the base
for developing skills in working that we will need later in life. Making a direct connection with the
idea of developing skills, the response provides a personal example that counters several of the
prompts claims and demonstrates that employees can benefit from minimum-wage jobs without
being taken advantage of. This specific example is then used to make a generalization about
other minimum-wage jobs that may help to prepare workers for other careers or allow them to
make informed choices about careers. In the final paragraph, the response approaches the
argument in a slightly different way, noting that someone has to do minimum-wage jobs and
that it is the general public, and not just an employer, that benefits from having cashiers,
waitresses, janitors, . . . and the varied assortment of low level factory workers and technicians
that make our world operate. This portion of the response is less developed than the position
presented in the first three paragraphs, but the ideas are still clearly connected and relevant.
Throughout the response there is a clear line of organization and ideas are clearly connected.
Examples are relevant, but not necessarily insightful. Sentences are varied, and the response
verges on some effective sentence use, but it is not consistent. Language facility is certainly
more than adequate, but the response lacks the vocabulary and effective use of language that
would characterize a response scored at the 6 level. The response is generally free of errors,
but does contain a few grammar or mechanical errors.

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Sample Response Earning a Score of 2

Minimum-wage jobs are a ticket to nowhere. They are boring and repetitive and teach little
or nothing of value. Minimum-wage employers take advantage of people because they need
a job.
When I worked at a fast food restaurant at the mall I received minimum wage. All
they do is see how much work they can get out of you for as little pay as possible. Many
minimum-wage employers are harder on you in places like that than they are at high
paying jobs. Yes, minimum-wage jobs are boring because you do the same thing over and
over which means that you learn little skill from working there.
Rationale for the Score of 2
This response, while relatively error-free, has very little development. The first paragraph, which
appears to indicate agreement with the position given in the prompt, merely repeats the prompt
and provides no other development. The second paragraph adds to that by noting that the writer
worked at a fast food restaurant for minimum wage, but then mostly repeats the same ideas
included in the prompt without providing much in the way of reasons, examples, or details.
Without further development, it cannot be scored higher than a 2.

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Constructed-response Question 2: Source-based Essay

This section presents a Source-based essay topic and sample essay responses along with the
standards used in scoring the Source-based essays. When you read these sample responses,
keep in mind that they will be less polished than if they had been developed at home, edited,
and carefully presented. The examinee does not know what question will be asked or what
sources will be used in conjunction with the topic and must decide, on the spot, how to respond.
Readers take these circumstances into account when scoring the essays; they have been
trained to judge the overall quality rather than to attempt to count errors.
Each essay will be scored holistically, on the basis of its total quality. In computing your total
GACE Writing score, the scores for both the Argumentative and Source-based essays are
combined with the score for the selected-response part of the Writing test.

General Directions
You will have 30 minutes to read two short passages on a topic and then plan and write an essay
on that topic. The essay will be an informative essay based on the two sources that are provided.
Read the topic and sources carefully. You will probably find it best to spend a little time
considering the topic and organizing your thoughts before you begin writing. DO NOT WRITE
ON A TOPIC OTHER THAN THE ONE SPECIFIED. Essays on topics of your own choice will
not be acceptable. In order for your test to be scored, your responses must be in English.
The essay questions are included in this test to give you an opportunity to demonstrate how well
you can write. You should, therefore, take care to write clearly and effectively, using specific
examples where appropriate. Remember that how well you write is much more important than
how much you write, but to cover the topics adequately, you will probably need to write more
than a paragraph.

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Scoring Guide for Source-based Essay

Readers will assign scores based on the following scoring guide.
Score
6

Description
A 6 essay demonstrates a high degree of competence in response to the
assignment but may have a few minor errors. An essay in this category:

insightfully explains why the concerns are important, supporting the explanation
with effective links between the two sources and well-chosen reasons,
examples, or details

incorporates information from both sources to identify and explain important

concerns regarding the issue discussed in the sources

organizes and develops ideas logically

displays effective sentence variety

clearly displays facility in the use of language

is generally free from errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics

cites both sources when paraphrasing or quoting

A 5 essay demonstrates clear competence in response to the assignment but may

have minor errors. An essay in this category:

clearly explains why the concerns are important, supporting the explanation with
clear links between the two sources and relevant reasons, examples, or details

incorporates information from both sources to identify and explain important

concerns regarding the issue discussed in the sources

organizes and develops ideas clearly

displays some sentence variety

displays facility in the use of language

is generally free from errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics

cites both sources when paraphrasing or quoting

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4

Description
A 4 essay demonstrates competence in response to the assignment. An essay in
this category:

adequately explains why the concerns are important, supporting the explanation
with some links between the two sources and adequate reasons, examples,
or details

incorporates information from both sources to identify and explain important

concerns regarding the issue discussed in the sources

shows control in the organization and development of ideas

displays adequate use of language

shows control of grammar, usage, and mechanics, but may display errors

cites both sources when paraphrasing or quoting

A 3 essay demonstrates some competence in response to the assignment but is

obviously flawed. An essay in this category reveals one or more of the following
weaknesses:

limited in explaining why the concerns are important

incorporates only one source to identify and explain concerns regarding the
issue discussed in the sources, or incorporates two sources inadequately

limited in supporting the explanation (establishes only a weak link between the
sources and/or offers inadequate reasons, examples, or details)

limited control in the organization and development of ideas

an accumulation of errors in the use of language

an accumulation of errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics

cites only one of the sources when paraphrasing or quoting

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Score

Description

A 2 essay is seriously flawed. An essay in this category reveals one or more of the
following weaknesses:

fails to explain why the concerns are important

incorporates only one source weakly or fails to identify concerns regarding the
issue discussed in the sources

offers weak support for the explanation (no link between the sources and/or few
or no relevant reasons, examples, or details)

weak organization or very little development

frequent serious errors in the use of language

frequent serious errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics

fails to cite any sources when paraphrasing or quoting

A 1 essay demonstrates fundamental deficiencies in writing skills. An essay in this

category:

does not incorporate either source to identify and/or explain concerns regarding
the issue discussed in the sources

contains serious and persistent writing errors, or

is incoherent

is undeveloped

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Sample Source-Based Essay

Sample Question
Copyright protection grants the author of a creative work (such as a book, film, painting,
or recording) the sole right to copy, publish, or profit from the work. Copyright protection
lasts for a specific term. If a copyright is not renewed or if a work reaches a certain age,
copyright protection no longer applies and the work is considered to be in the public
domain, meaning that any person can reproduce it without paying for the right to do so.
Both of the following sources address the ways in which artists create new works and
how copyright protection affects artistic creation, and particularly whether copyright
protection of existing works hinders or promotes creativity.
Read the two passages carefully and then write an essay in which you identify the
most important concerns regarding the issue and explain why they are important. Your
essay must draw on information from BOTH of the sources. In addition, you may draw
on your own experience, observations, or reading. Be sure to CITE the sources whether
you are paraphrasing or directly quoting.
Source 1
Adapted from: McLeod, Kembrew. Freedom of Expression: Overzealous Copyright Bozos and
Other Enemies of Creativity. New York: Doubleday, 2005. 7980. Web. 14 Feb. 2013.
One of the more headache-inducing aspects of the way copyright law is interpreted is the
seeming randomness of it all. When writing a book, quoting from another book is perfectly
acceptable. . . . But quoting more than two lines from a songs lyrics in a book . . . might get
you and your publisher in trouble. As long as its brief, singing a phrase from an old song
and placing it in a new song probably wont get you sued, and a court likely wouldnt consider
it an infringement. However, David Sanjek director of the Broadcast Music Incorporated
(BMI) archives is careful to point out to me that any copyright owner with an axe to grind
could sue. . . .
More mind-numbing examples from other mediums: Referring to a trademarked good in
everyday conversation will cause no problem, but movie directors often have to get permission
from an intellectual-property owner to show it or even mention it in movie dialogue. Referring to
trademarked brands in pop songs is okay. But creating satire on a Web site by using a company
logo requires you to exactly duplicate a privately owned image, and this leaves you more
vulnerable to a lawsuit.
Todays unrealistically high standards of originality dont reflect the way people have always
made art and music. Whats the difference, really, between T. S. Eliot invoking and directly
quoting from the Bible, Greek myths, Dante, Shakespeare, Arthurian legend, and dozens of
other cultural works, and Public Enemy doing the same sort of thing with sound? There is no
convincing argument I have heard that justifies why it is fine in printed works to quote small
fragments from books, poems, or plays, but quoting and collaging small fragments of sound is
unacceptable.

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Source 2
Adapted from: Martin, Scott M. The Mythology of the Public Domain: Exploring the Myths
Behind Attacks on the Duration of Copyright Protection. Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review.
36.1 (2002): 272. Web. 14 Feb. 2013.
At the risk of speaking words of heresy, it is copyright protection that encourages innovation
and creativity, while the public domain discourages both innovation and creativity. Why create
something new if you can reprint or reuse something that already exists? Why invest in untested
new works if you can instead distribute royalty-free existing works?
The fact that creators of new works cannot merely re-use the expression contained in
copyrighted work of others without permission forces them to be creative. Composers cannot
rehash the melodies created by earlier composers, they must create their own new original
melodies. Writers must invent new characters and plots instead of recycling the efforts of others.
Animators and motion picture studios cannot freeload on Mickey Mouse; copyright protection
forces them to create their own original cartoon characters. This promotion of fresh creation is
an entirely appropriate goal for Congress to pursue through legislation.
Counter to the copyright good, public domain better myth, an extension of the term of
copyright protection at the temporary expense of public domain encourages rather than
discourages the creation of fresh new original works. Opponents of the current duration of
copyright protection argue that an earlier termination of copyright protection would encourage
the copyright owner to create new works rather than relying on income from old works. While
such a result may ensue from earlier loss of copyright protection, if creation of fresh works is a
policy goal for copyright law, is it not better to create incentives for all creators to develop new
works in lieu of free-loading on existing works than it is to encourage just one party the
copyright owner to develop new works?

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Sample Response Earning a Score of 5

Major areas of concern with regards to copyright law seem to stem for the most part from
issues with creativity and with consistency of the law. In his piece, Kembrew McLeod
attacks the seeming randomness (Freedom of Expression (R): Copyright Bozos and
Other Enemies of Creativity) of the standards for copyright laws. He compares the
differences between quoting from text versus quoting sound, such as song lyrics, as well as
other aspects that fall under the law. Essentially, he feels that the main issue with copyright
laws is the fact that it is acceptable to quote in or from some areas of conversation (such
as text) but dagnerous to do so in others (such as in song). Also, McLeod implies that
copyright laws have contributed to unrealistically high standards of originality [which]
dont reflect the way people have always made art and music (McLeod). He implies that
using and expanding on other work does not hinder creativity or originality and standards on
plagiarism today are unrealistic.
Scott Martins piece complicates this idea by presenting a viewpoint in direct
opposition to it. He very explicitly states, it is copyright protection that encourages
innovation and creativity, while the public domain discourages both innovation and
creativity (Martin). Martins logic for this is that if it werent for copyright laws,
creators would have no reason to make new work when they could benefit much more
easily from earlier works.
So, simply put, along with the inconsistency of the copyright law as explained by
McLeod, the argument over creativity is the central concern of the issue at hand. On one
side, McLeod implies that using other works is not a hindrance to creativity. On the other
hand, Martin argues that copyright laws are what force innovation since artists cannot
rely on other works.
Rationale for the Score of 5
This response offers a clear explanation of important issues discussed in the provided sources,
immediately identifying issues with creativity and consistency of the law. Information from the
two sources is smoothly incorporated as evidence in the discussion of the issues and used to
further identify related problems. The sources are acknowledged or cited when necessary.
The organization and development of ideas is clear, and the writer links the sources to each
other: Martins piece complicates this [McLeods] idea. The essay has a variety of sentence
structures and displays facility in the use of language (e.g., So, simply put, along with the
inconsistency . . .). While its explanation of the importance of the identified concerns is clear,
it does not quite reach the level of insightful explanation required for a score of 6. Nevertheless,
this is a clearly competent response that earns a score of 5.

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Sample Response Earning a Score of 2

Many artists are concerned about copyright because they want to be protected from other
people stealing their work and passing it off as theirs. why create something new if you can
reprint or reuse something that already exists? Copyright laws protect against this.
Copyright laws are confusing and headache-inducing. You can quote from another
book in a book that you write but you cant quote from a song. Artists dont know what
they can and cant do. And copyright laws make unrealistically high standards of
originality so it is hard for artists to create totally new things.
In conclusion, copyright laws help protect artists from poeple stealing their work
while at the same time making it harder for them to create work that is original.
Rationale for the Score of 2
This response offers very little development. It identifies important concerns the copyright
protects artists from having their work stolen and that copyright laws are not inconsistent
and offers some explanation of them, but it provides weak support for the explanation, with
very few reasons or details. The essay incorporates both of the provided sources, but it fails
to cite or otherwise acknowledge its use of information taken from the sources. While its failure
to acknowledge the use of source material keeps this essay from receiving a score higher than
a 2, its lack of development also demonstrates that it is seriously flawed and would keep this
essay at the 2-level even if outside sources were acknowledged.

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Study Plan Sheet

Content
covered

Description of
content

How well do
I know the
content?
(scale 15)

What
resources do I
have/need for
studying this
content?

Where can I find

the resources
I need?

Date
planned to
study this
content

Date
completed

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Preparation Resources
The resources listed below may help you prepare for the GACE assessment in this field. These
preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date
information that relates to the field in general. You may wish to use current issues or editions to
obtain information on specific topics for study and review.

Journals
English Journal, National Council of Teachers of English
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, International Reading Association
Mathematics Teacher, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Middle School Journal, National Middle School Association
Research in the Teaching of English, National Council of Teachers of English
The Reading Teacher, International Reading Association

Other Resources
Allington, R. L. (1998). Teaching Struggling Readers: Articles from the Reading Teacher.
Newark, Del.: International Reading Association.
Au, K. H. (1993). Literacy instruction in multicultural settings. New York, N.Y.: Harcourt Brace
College Publishers.
Barrentine, Shelby J., and Stokes, Sandra M. (Eds.) (2005). Reading Assessment: Principles
and Practices for Elementary Teachers, Second Edition. Newark, Del.: The International
Reading Association.
Bean, Rita M., Heisey, Natalie, and Roller, Cathy M. (Eds.) (2010). Preparing Reading
Professionals, Second Edition. Newark, Del.: The International Reading Association.
Bittenger, M. L., and Ellenbogen, D. (1997). Elementary Algebra: Concepts and Applications,
Fifth Edition. Menlo Park, Calif.: Addison-Welsey.
Blachowicz, C., and Fisher, P. (1996). Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms. Englewood.
Brahier, D. J. (1999). Teaching Secondary and Middle School Mathematics. Needham Heights,
Mass.: Allyn and Bacon.
Burns, M. (2000). About Teaching Mathematics: A K8 Resource, Second Edition. Sausalito,
Calif.: Math Solutions Publications.
Crouse, R. J., and Sloyer, C. W. (1987). Mathematical Questions from the Classroom Parts I
and II. Providence, R.I.: Janson Publications.
Fox, J. (1998). Language, Media, and Mind. Urbana, Ill.: National Council of Teachers of
English.
Golub, J. (2000). Making Learning Happen: Strategies for an Interactive Classroom.
Portsmouth, N.H.: Heinemann. Cliffs, N.J.: Merrill.

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Graves, D. H. (1994). A Fresh Look at Writing. Portsmouth, N.H.: Heinemann.

Harris, T. L., and Hodges, R. E. (Eds.) (1995). The Literacy Dictionary: The Vocabulary of
Reading and Writing. Newark, Del.: International Reading Association.
Leitzel, J. R. C. (1991). A Call for Change: Recommendations for the Mathematical Preparation
of Teachers of Mathematics. Washington, District of Columbia: Mathematics Association
of America.
Ma, L. (1999). Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics: Teachers Understanding of
Fundamental Mathematics in China and the United States. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence
Erlbaum.
Morrow, L. J., and Kenney, M. J. (Eds.) (1998). The Teaching and Learning of Algorithms in
School Mathematics. Reston, Va.: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
National Council of Teachers of English (1995).Teaching Literature in High School: The Novel,
Standards Consensus Series. Urbana, Ill.
National Council of Teachers of English (1995). Teaching the Writing Process in High School,
Standards Consensus Series. Urbana, Ill.
National Council of Teachers of English (1999).Trends and Issues in Secondary English.
Urbana, Ill.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1995). Assessment Standards for School
Mathematics. Reston, Va.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2000). Principles and Standards for School
Mathematics. Reston, Va.
Noguchi, Rei, R. (1991). Grammar and the Teaching of Writing: Limits and Possibilities. Urbana,
Ill.: National Council of Teachers of English.
Osborn, J., and Lehr, F. (Eds.) (1998). Literacy for all: Issues in teaching and learning. New
York, N.Y.: The Guildford Press.
Potter, W. (1998). Media Literacy. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: SAGE Publications.
Probst, R. (1988). Teaching Literature in Junior and Senior High School. Portsmouth, N.H.:
Heinemann.
Rasinski, Timothy V. (Ed.) (2009). Essential Readings on Fluency, Newark, Del.: International
Reading Association.
Rief, Linda. (1992). Seeking Diversity: Language Arts with Adolescents. Portsmouth, N.H.:
Heinemann.
Schoenbach, R., Greenleaf, C., Cziko, C., Hurwitz, L. (1999). Reading for Understanding: A
Guide to Improving Reading in Middle and High School Classrooms. San Francisco, Calif.:
Jossey-Bass Inc.
Spangenberg-Urbschat, K., and Pritchard, R. (Eds.) (1994). Kids Come in All Languages:
Reading Instruction for ESL Students. Newark, Del.: International Reading Association.
Stein, M., Silbert, J., and Carnine, D. (1997). Designing Effective Mathematics Instruction: A
Direct Instruction Approach. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Merrill Prentice Hall.

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Tchudi, S., and Mitchell, D. (1999). Exploring and Teaching the English Language Arts. New
York, N.Y.: Longman.
Tchudi, S., and Tchudi, S. (1999). The English Language Arts Handbook: Classroom Strategies
for Teachers. Portsmouth, N.H.: Heinemann.
Weaver, C. (1998). Lessons to Share on Teaching Grammar in Context. Portsmouth, N.H.:
Heinemann.
Winterowd, W., and Blum, J. (1994). A Teachers Introduction to Composition in the Rhetorical
Tradition. Urbana, Ill.: National Council of Teachers of English.
Zemelman, S., and Daniels, H. (1988). A Community of Writers. Portsmouth, N.H.: Heinemann.

Online Resources
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) www.eric.ed.gov
Georgia Common Core Standards www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Default.aspx
Georgia Department of Education www.doe.k12.ga.us
GovSpot, StartSpot Mediaworks, Inc. www.govspot.com
International Reading Association www.reading.org
Kids.gov, U.S. General Services Administration www.kids.gov
National Council of Teachers of English www.ncte.org
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics www.nctm.org
readwritethink www.readwritethink.org

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