GACE Pricing
GACE 721 History (6–12) Study Guide Exam Outline
The full exam consists of four subtests, each targeting a core subject area:
GACE History (6–12) (721) Practice Test
The GACE History (6–12) (721) exam assesses the historical knowledge and analytical skills required to teach history in grades 6–12 in Georgia public schools. Developed by Pearson on behalf of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), this assessment measures your understanding of U.S. history, world history, historical thinking skills, and the ability to interpret historical sources.
Prepare for your GACE History (6–12) (721) exam with our comprehensive practice questions, realistic practice tests, study guides, flashcards, and expert exam preparation resources. At Prepsaret, we provide everything you need to strengthen your historical knowledge, identify weak areas, and build the confidence needed to pass your certification exam on the first attempt.
Whether you're completing an educator preparation program or adding History (6–12) certification to your Georgia teaching credentials, our practice materials are designed to closely reflect the structure and content of the official GACE assessment.
GACE History (6–12) Exam Test Format and Structure
The GACE History (6–12) assessment is a computer-based examination consisting entirely of selected-response (multiple-choice) questions. The exam is divided into four independently scored testlets that may be taken together during one testing appointment or separately over multiple appointments.
Each testlet measures a specific historical content domain and contributes toward your cumulative passing score.
Basic Test Information
- Test Code: 721
- Assessment Organization: Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) / Pearson
- Number of Questions: 100 selected-response questions
- Number of Testlets: 4
- Time Limit: 2 hours of testing time (plus tutorial and administrative time)
- Testing Format: Computer-delivered
- Question Types: Multiple-choice (selected-response)
- Testing Options: Pearson testing centers
Scoring Information
The GACE History (6–12) exam uses a scaled scoring system ranging from 100 to 300.
To earn certification, candidates must:
- Achieve a cumulative scaled score of 220
- Meet the minimum required performance ("floor score") on each individual testlet
Unofficial results are generally available immediately after completing your assessment, while official score reports are released according to Pearson's published score reporting schedule.
The current examination fee for the complete History (6–12) assessment is $169, although candidates taking individual testlets pay only for those testlets.
GACE History (6–12) Exam Outline
The assessment is divided into four equally weighted content areas.
I. United States History to 1877 (Approximately 25 Questions)
Questions assess your understanding of:
- Indigenous cultures before European contact
- European exploration and colonization
- Colonial America
- American Revolution
- U.S. Constitution and Early Republic
- Jacksonian Democracy
- Westward Expansion
- Slavery and sectionalism
- Civil War
- Reconstruction
II. United States History from 1877 to the Present (Approximately 25 Questions)
Questions assess your understanding of:
- Industrialization
- Progressive Era
- Immigration
- World War I
- Great Depression
- New Deal
- World War II
- Cold War
- Civil Rights Movement
- Modern American politics and society
- Contemporary economic and social developments
III. World History to 1750 (Approximately 25 Questions)
Questions assess your understanding of:
- Ancient civilizations
- Classical Greece and Rome
- African civilizations
- Islamic civilizations
- Medieval Europe
- Byzantine Empire
- Asian civilizations
- Renaissance
- Reformation
- Early global exploration
IV. World History from 1750 to the Present (Approximately 25 Questions)
Questions assess your understanding of:
- Enlightenment
- Atlantic Revolutions
- Industrial Revolution
- Imperialism
- Nationalism
- World War I
- World War II
- Cold War
- Decolonization
- Globalization
- Contemporary world affairs
GACE History (6–12) Registration and Costs
Candidates can register for the GACE History (6–12) assessment through their Pearson GACE account.
After creating an account, candidates can:
- Select one or more testlets
- Choose an available testing date
- Schedule their preferred Pearson testing center
- Pay online using accepted payment methods
Current examination fees include:
- Full four-testlet assessment: $169
- Individual testlets: available for separate purchase
Registration remains valid for one year if an appointment is not completed.
Free GACE History (6–12) Practice Test
Start with our free GACE History (6–12) (721) Practice Test to determine your current level of readiness and identify the historical content areas that need additional study before exam day.
Additional Resources
Study Guide
Master every content domain using our comprehensive GACE History Study Guide, including timelines, historical themes, primary source analysis, and exam strategies.
Flashcards
Review important historical events, people, legislation, vocabulary, and historical concepts with our digital flashcards.
Online Course
Prepare with structured lessons, practice quizzes, detailed explanations, and guided study plans designed specifically for Georgia educator certification candidates.
Why Choose Prepsaret?
At Prepsaret, we help future educators prepare smarter by providing resources that:
- Mirror the format of the official GACE assessment
- Include realistic multiple-choice practice questions
- Provide detailed answer explanations
- Strengthen historical reasoning and source analysis skills
- Build confidence through full-length practice exams
- Help identify weak content areas before test day
Our materials are developed by experienced educators and exam preparation specialists who understand the expectations of Georgia teacher certification assessments.
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FAQs About GACE
The GACE History (6-12) exam is the Georgia certification assessment used to evaluate whether prospective history teachers possess the historical knowledge and analytical skills necessary to teach grades 6-12.
The assessment contains 100 selected-response (multiple-choice) questions divided among four testlets.
Candidates receive 2 hours of testing time, plus additional time for the tutorial and nondisclosure agreement.
Candidates must earn a cumulative scaled score of 220 while also meeting the required minimum score for each individual testlet.
The complete GACE History (6-12) assessment currently costs $169.
Yes. Candidates may register for one or more testlets during a testing session and only retake the specific testlets they have not passed.
Yes. The GACE History assessment is administered entirely by computer at authorized Pearson testing centers.
Prepsaret offers free practice tests, detailed study guides, flashcards, realistic exam simulations, and expert preparation resources designed to help you pass the GACE History (6-12) exam with confidence.
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