March 17, 2007 I took the math portion of the GACE assessment for new teacher. Compared to the PRAXIS series, GACE is a much better assessment of basic skills required for new teachers. The test was straight forward and no trickery of questions. All the questions were math you had seen and used before. Twice I have taken the Praxis (all three basic assessments) and I only passed the math portion. In my opinion, the Praxis Series was not trying to assess new teachers, instead, Praxis was used as a money making tool for the company.
Most people that I talked with who were trying to become teachers had taken the Praxis Series I or II, three or four times, at $115.00 for one test or all three sections. Do the math; this is expensive for a new teacher. The GACE series is only $25.00 per test which is very reasonable compared to the PRAXIS SERIES. I am happy Georgia changed to the GACE. I am confident I passed the test on the very first try!
I'm glad to hear that you had a good experience with GACE! I plan to take the basic skills in May.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you feel confident you passed the test the first time. I'll probably be studying for it this summer. Knowing of your positive experience is encouraging to me. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on passing that CRAZY test. I actually passed the Praxis by 1 pt. the 1st time I took it in 2005. It was the Math portion that hurt me, so I retook it 4x, missed it by 3 pts, the next time by 10 pts and the last time by 1pt. I was TRULY frustrating especially when I had already passed the Bus. Ed.Praxis 2 test. I honestly feel that it is a scam to have to take these test if you have a college degree and 17 years industry knowledge in a field.
ReplyDeleteGood luck,
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Correction, I actually failed the Praxis by 1 pt.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
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