GACE® School Psychology (724)
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You'll prepare for three testlets — 308 Understanding the Full Range of Human Development and Learning (30 questions, 45 min, $88.00), 309 Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention to Address Individual, Group, and Schoolwide Needs (40 questions, 60 min, $88.00), and 310 Program Management and the Professional Environment (30 questions, 45 min, $88.00). Combined: 100 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes, $263.00. You need a cumulative score of 220 or higher, and you must also meet the floor score for each individual testlet. No calculator or reference sheet is provided. Administered by Evaluation Systems of Pearson for GaPSC.
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Get Free Access →See Premium PlansThis exam costs significantly more than most GACE content-area teaching exams, but the passing score is the standard 220, not 250. The combined fee is $263.00, compared to the $169.00 standard for most subject-area teaching assessments. Don’t assume the higher fee means a higher passing bar — School Psychology uses the same cumulative-plus-floor testlet model and 220 passing score as most GACE content exams.
Testlet 309 is your largest testlet. Testlets 308 and 310 are equal in size, each with 30 questions and a 45-minute time limit. Testlet 309 has 40 questions and a 60-minute time limit. No reference materials are provided for any testlet.
GACE School Psychology (724): Test at a Glance
Here’s a quick overview of the exam. Testlet 309 is the largest at 40 questions. Testlets 308 and 310 each have 30 questions.
About the GACE School Psychology (724)
Here’s what you need to know before you register.
The GACE School Psychology exam is for individuals seeking admission to an educator preparation program or certification as a school psychologist in Georgia public schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It is administered through Evaluation Systems of Pearson on behalf of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
The exam is made up of three testlets, which you can take together in one session or separately. Testlet 309 (Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention to Address Individual, Group, and Schoolwide Needs) is your largest, with 40 questions and a 60-minute time limit. Testlets 308 (Understanding the Full Range of Human Development and Learning) and 310 (Program Management and the Professional Environment) are equal, each with 30 questions and a 45-minute time limit. Combined, all three testlets total 100 questions in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
All three testlets cost the same — $88.00 individually or $263.00 combined. This is notably higher than most GACE content-area teaching exams, which typically cost $169.00 combined, since School Psychology falls into a specialized service-role assessment category. Despite that higher fee, the passing score remains the standard 220 — not the 250 “Professional level” score used on some other higher-fee GACE assessments. Plan for extra time beyond the testing minutes themselves: add 15 minutes per testing session for a tutorial and to complete a nondisclosure agreement.
The exam is delivered entirely by computer in a selected-response (multiple-choice) format. No reference materials are provided — you won’t have access to a calculator, formula sheet, or any other aid during any of the three testlets.
To pass, you need a cumulative score of 220 or higher, and you must also meet the floor — the minimum required score — for each individual testlet. Scoring well above 220 on two testlets doesn’t make up for falling below the floor on the third. To register, create a GaPSC MyPSC account at mypsc.gapsc.org, then create an Evaluation Systems GACE testing account at gace.es.pearson.com.
Three Testlets at a Glance
Testlet 309 is the largest at 40 questions. Testlets 308 and 310 each have 30 questions. All three cost $88.00 individually.
GACE School Psychology (724) Exam Outline
Below you’ll find the content areas covered in each testlet, along with the confirmed question count and time limit for each.
- Theories and stages of child and adolescent development
- Cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Theories and processes of learning
- Biological and neurological bases of learning and behavior
- Developmental psychopathology and atypical development
- Cultural and linguistic diversity considerations in human development
- Psychoeducational assessment, including cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessment
- Data-based decision-making and progress monitoring
- Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and response to intervention (RTI) frameworks
- Prevention programming at the individual, group, and schoolwide levels
- Individual and group counseling interventions
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and response
- Special education eligibility determination processes
- Legal and ethical standards of practice in school psychology
- Professional roles and responsibilities of the school psychologist
- Collaboration and consultation with teachers, families, administrators, and community agencies
- Program evaluation and data use for program improvement
- Diversity, equity, and cultural competence in school psychology practice
High-Priority Topics by Testlet
Use this section to focus your study time. These topics are drawn from the official GACE 724 content objectives.
Registration, Test Day & Scoring
Here’s what to expect when you register, show up on test day, and receive your scores.
Registration & Fees
Scoring
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Reference Materials
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Budget for the higher fee tier. At $263.00 combined, this exam costs considerably more than most GACE content-area teaching exams. Factor this into your certification budget early. Note that this higher fee does not come with a higher passing score — you’re still working toward the standard 220 cumulative score used on most GACE content exams.
How to register: Start by creating a GaPSC MyPSC account at mypsc.gapsc.org to get your Georgia certification number. After your eligibility is confirmed, create an Evaluation Systems GACE testing account at gace.es.pearson.com/test/724 and register for your testlets. You can take all three testlets together in one appointment or separately in any combination. Always verify current certification requirements at gapsc.com.
How to Prepare for the GACE School Psychology (724)
Here are some tips to help you get ready for each testlet.
- Testlet 309 is your largest at 40 questions — prioritize your study time accordingly. At 40% of the total questions on the exam, strong command of assessment selection, MTSS/RTI frameworks, and intervention strategies carries the most weight toward your cumulative score.
- Because you must meet the floor on every testlet, don’t neglect Testlets 308 or 310 just because they’re shorter. At 30 questions each, these testlets carry fewer points than Testlet 309, but falling below the floor on either one means you don’t pass — regardless of how well you scored elsewhere.
- For Testlet 310, know legal and ethical standards precisely. Questions on confidentiality, informed consent, and IDEA procedural requirements often hinge on specific details, so review the exact standards rather than a general sense of professional ethics.
- For Testlet 309, practice matching assessment tools to specific referral questions. Exam questions often describe a student concern and ask which type of assessment approach is most appropriate — practice this application skill directly rather than just memorizing assessment names.
- For Testlet 308, connect developmental theory to practical implications. This testlet doesn’t just test whether you know developmental stages — it tests whether you can apply that knowledge to interpret a student’s presentation or plan appropriate support.
- Use the NASP Practice Model and NASP Principles for Professional Ethics as your two primary references. The National Association of School Psychologists’ frameworks underlie much of the content tested across all three testlets, particularly in Testlets 309 and 310.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the GACE School Psychology exam? Here are answers to the most common ones.
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Practice questions covering all three testlets — Understanding the Full Range of Human Development and Learning (308), Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention to Address Individual, Group, and Schoolwide Needs (309), and Program Management and the Professional Environment (310) — aligned to the official GACE 724 blueprint. Detailed answer explanations so you understand not just the right answer, but why it’s right.
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