GACE Agriculture (6–12) — Information & Free Practice

About GACE Agriculture (6–12)

GACE Agriculture (6–12) · US-GA

Key exam facts

Provider

Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC); assessment development managed with Evaluation Systems, Pearson, which delivers the GACE program.

Format

Computer-based assessment: five testlets of selected-response questions; all five complete assessment 709.

Exam questions

Total questions: 110.

Time limit

165 minutes answering time: 45 minutes for 201 and 30 minutes each for 202–205. Add 15 minutes per session for tutorial and nondisclosure agreement; all five in one appointment take 3 hours total.

Passing score

Cumulative score of at least 220 plus the required floor for every testlet. Cumulative points are not a percent-correct score; individual floors are not numerically specified on the assessment details page.

Exam fee

USD $34.00 for each individual testlet; all five testlets in one appointment USD $169.00. Total varies with the testlets selected in a single registration.

Topics covered

• 201 Plant, Soil, Forest, and Natural Resource Sciences (27.2%)

  • 0001 Apply knowledge of taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and genetics of plants.
  • 0002 Apply knowledge of the principles of soil science, ecology, forest science, and natural resources management and of the influence of agriculture on the environment.
  • 0003 Apply knowledge of plant production systems, plant nutrition, and plant pests and diseases.

• 202 Animal Science (18.2%)

  • 0001 Apply knowledge of the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and genetics of animals.
  • 0002 Apply knowledge of animal production systems, animal nutrition, and animal diseases and parasites.

• 203 Agricultural Business, Marketing, and Economics (18.2%)

  • 0001 Apply knowledge of agricultural business ownership, business management, and marketing.
  • 0002 Apply knowledge of principles of economics and their application to agricultural businesses.

• 204 Agricultural Mechanics and Technology (18.2%)

  • 0001 Apply knowledge of mechanical principles and the characteristics, components, and safe uses of agricultural power equipment.
  • 0002 Apply knowledge of the design and construction of agricultural structures and systems and the use of technology in agriculture.

• 205 Agricultural Education Program and Career Development (18.2%)

  • 0001 Apply knowledge of the three-component agricultural education program model, the National FFA Organization, and communication and leadership skills in agricultural education.
  • 0002 Apply knowledge of agricultural careers, career development, and the role of Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) in preparing students for a career in agriculture-related fields.

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

Official sources and references

• GACE Agriculture Assessment Design and Framework

  Assessment Design

• GACE Agriculture assessment details

  Passing requirements

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