GACE Biology Preparation Book

What comes with Cirrus Test Prep’s GACE Biology Study Guide?

You probably think this is a typical study guide. However, Cirrus Test Prep’s unofficial GACE Biology Preparation Book: Study Guide and Practice Test Questions for the GACE Biology Test I and II (026, 027, 526) isn't like other study guides. Because we know you value your time, our unofficial study guide includes a quick yet full review of everything on the test with real examples, graphics, and information. Cirrus Test Prep’s NEW GACE Biology Preparation Book gives you the edge you need to score higher and pass the first time.

Best of all, Cirrus Test Prep’s GACE Biology Preparation Book offers you:

  • A full review of what you need to know for the GACE exam

  • GACE practice questions for you to practice and improve and worked through practice problems with explanations

  • Test tips and strategies to help you score higher

  • Real world examples

Our GACE prep book covers all the material that will be on your exam, including:

  • Animals

  • Plants

  • Ecology

  • Technology and Social Perspectives

  • The Nature of Science

  • Molecular and Cellular Biology

  • Genetics and Evolution

  • Genetics and Evolution


… and also comes with a FULL GACE practice test, so that you will be ready on test day.

But before you buy GACE Biology Preparation Book, you may find yourself wondering, what is the GACE? What is on the GACE? How is the GACE scored? How is the GACE administered? We are the GACE experts, and we are happy to answer all your questions below!


Some Frequently Asked Questions about the GACE…

What is the GACE?

The GACE Biology assessment measures aptitude in biology and the life sciences for teacher candidates looking to certify as biology teachers in the state of Georgia. You may choose to take each subtest individually, or you may take them at the same time by registering for the Combined Test. You must pass both subtests in order to be credentialed in Biology. These tests do not replace the reading, writing, and mathematics assessments required for teacher certification in Georgia.

What is on the GACE?

The MTEL tests on the chemical structures, molecules, and processes relevant to biology, including the structure and function of enzymes and the ways in which energy flows in living organisms; your understanding of genetic processes; your ability to plan, conduct, and interpret scientific experiments; the study of organisms, specifically the classification systems, characteristics of the major phyla, and the organizational hierarchy of multicellular organisms; and the interrelationship between living organisms and their environment in shaping specific ecosystems.

How is the GACE scored?

Each multiple-choice question is worth one raw point. The total number of questions you answer correctly is added up to obtain your raw score, which is then converted to a scale of 100 – 300. In order to succeed at the GACE Biology assessment, you must receive a score between 220 and 249 to pass at the induction level and a score of at least 250 to pass at the professional level. Currently, passing at both levels qualifies you for certification.

There will be some questions on the test that are not scored; however you will not know which ones these are. GACE uses these to test out new questions for future exams. There is no guess penalty on the GACE, so you should always guess if you do not know the answer to a question.

How is the GACE administered?

The GACE Biology assessment is a computer-based test offered during specific testing windows throughout the year at a range of universities and testing centers. Check the test’s website for more information. You will need to print your registration ticket from your online account and bring it, along with identification, to the testing site on test day. No pens, pencils, erasers, printed or written materials, electronic devices, or calculators are allowed. You also may not bring any kind of bag or wear headwear (unless for religious purposes). You may take the test once every thirty days.


Why should I use Cirrus Test Prep’s GACE study material?

Developed by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test’s format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts. Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials ensure that new educators feel prepared on test day and beyond.

Where can I buy GACE Biology Preparation Book?

You can find GACE Biology Preparation Book for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Just click the link next to our book, the image of our book itself, or the links we provided in the sentence above!

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