GACE Technology Education Assessment Test at a Glance Updated January 2016 See the GACE Technology Education Assessment Study Companion for practice questions and preparation resources. Assessment Name Technology Education Grade Level 6 12 Test Code Test I: 048 Test II: 049 Combined Test I and Test II: 548 Testing Time Test Duration Test I: 2 hours Test II: 2 hours Combined Test I and Test II: 4 hours Test I: 2.5 hours Test II: 2.5 hours Combined Test I and Test II: 5 hours Number of Selected-response Questions Test I: 60 Test II: 60 Combined Test I and Test II: 120 Number of Constructed-response Questions Test I: 0 Test II: 0 Combined Test I and Test II: 0 Test Format Computer delivered Copyright 2016 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 (GaPSC). All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
About this Assessment The GACE Technology Education assessment is designed to measure the professional knowledge of prospective 6 12 Technology Education teachers in the state of Georgia. This assessment includes two tests. You may take either 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. The questions in this assessment assess both basic knowledge across content areas and the ability to apply principles. 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. Content Specifications Each test in this assessment is organized into content subareas. Each subarea is further defined by a set of objectives and their knowledge statements. The objectives broadly define what an entry-level educator in this field in Georgia public schools should know and be able to do. The knowledge statements describe in greater detail the knowledge and skills eligible for testing. Some tests also include content material at the evidence level. This content serves as descriptors of what each knowledge statement encompasses. See a breakdown of the subareas and objectives for the tests in this assessment on the following pages. GACE Technology Education Assessment Test at a Glance Page 2 of 6
Test I Subareas III. 40% I. 25% Subarea Approx. Percentage of Test I. Technology and Society 25% II. 35% II. Abilities for a Technological World III. Professional Development 35% 40% Test I Objectives Subarea I: Technology and Society Objective 1: Understands human, cultural, and social issues related to technology and practices legal and ethical behavior A. Explains the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology B. Describes the effects of technology on the environment C. Describes the advantages and disadvantages of technology on the environment D. Recognizes the role of society in the development and use of technology Subarea II: Abilities for a Technological World Objective 1: Demonstrates ability to use technological products and systems to support learning A. Demonstrates ability to apply the design process B. Applies skills to use and maintain technological products and systems C. Assesses the impact of products and systems GACE Technology Education Assessment Test at a Glance Page 3 of 6
Subarea III: Professional Development Objective 1: Identifies and implements best practices to effectively extend the learning of technology A. Describes how technological literacy can assist individuals in participating in society s decisions regarding the use of technology B. Identifies sources of information about regulations and guidelines for the construction and use of instructional facilities in technology education C. Ensures that the space and physical arrangement of instructional facilities are conducive to effective instruction D. Develops instructional goals and objectives for the technology education curriculum that are clear, relevant, and meaningful and that can be assessed E. Implements a variety of teaching methods to enhance student learning in technology education F. Selects and uses appropriate materials and resources for effectively teaching subject material in technology education G. Uses standard and authentic assessment tools and strategies to monitor individual and group progress in achieving learning goals H. Provides students with leadership opportunities and practical experience in technology-related fields through student organizations I. Applies knowledge of techniques for implementing lifelong learning GACE Technology Education Assessment Test at a Glance Page 4 of 6
Test II Subareas III. 30% I. 25% Subarea I. The Nature of Technology Approx. Percentage of Test 25% II. Design 45% II. 45% III. The Designed World 30% Test II Objectives Subarea I: The Nature of Technology Objective 1: Demonstrates problem solving and construct knowledge about the fundamentals of technology. A. Describes the characteristics and scope of technology B. Identifies the core concepts of technology C. Explains the relationships among and the connections between technology and other fields of study D. Describes the influence of technology on history Subarea II: Design Objective 1: Knows how to implement technology across content areas to foster collaboration, communication, and innovation A. Identifies the attributes of design B. Identifies the seven steps of the design process Distinguishes between the seven-step process and the scientific method C. Demonstrates an understanding of engineering design D. Describes the role of troubleshooting in technology education E. Describes the role of research and development in technology education F. Describes the role of invention and innovation in technology education GACE Technology Education Assessment Test at a Glance Page 5 of 6
G. Describes the role of experimentation and problem solving in technology education H. Knows theory and processes of cognitive development and applies them to implementation and evaluation of academic goals and services Subarea III: The Designed World Objective 1: Determines the selection and application of digital tools to gather, evaluate, validate, and use information A. Identifies, selects, and utilizes medical B. Identifies, selects, and utilizes agricultural and related bio C. Demonstrates an understanding of and selects and utilizes energy and power D. Demonstrates an understanding of and selects and utilizes information and communication E. Demonstrate an understanding of and selects and utilizes transportation F. Demonstrates an understanding of and selects and utilizes manufacturing G. Demonstrates an understanding of and selects and utilizes construction GACE Technology Education Assessment Test at a Glance Page 6 of 6