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Key Facts: GACE German (742) Exam
250
Professional Passing Score
GACE Understanding Your Scores
$169
Test Fee (2026)
GACE Assessment Fee Schedule
75 SR + 2 CR
Test Format
GACE German (742) framework
3 hr 15 min
Total Appointment
GACE German (742) framework
4 testlets
Assessment Sections
GACE German (742) framework
30%
Presentational Testlet Weight
GACE German (742) framework
28%
Interpretive Reading Weight
GACE German (742) framework
GACE German (P-12) (742) is Georgia's German content certification assessment, delivered by Pearson as a computer-based test with four testlets totaling 75 selected-response questions plus 2 constructed-response assignments. The selected-response portion is weighted across three testlets: Interpretive Listening (Testlet 341) at about 19 percent with roughly 20 questions, Interpretive Reading (Testlet 342) at about 28 percent with roughly 30 questions, and Language Acquisition and Instruction (Testlet 506) at about 23 percent with roughly 25 questions. The Presentational Speaking and Writing testlet (Testlet 343) is constructed-response and worth about 30 percent. The current public fee is $169 for all four testlets, the full appointment runs 3 hours 15 minutes, and content assessments use a two-level passing standard of 220 (induction) and 250 (professional). This free 100-question bank mirrors the three selected-response testlets so candidates can practice across every multiple-choice subarea.
Sample GACE German (742) Practice Questions
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1Ein Sprecher sagt in einer Durchsage am Bahnhof: "Der Zug nach Hamburg faellt heute leider aus. Bitte nutzen Sie den Ersatzbus, der vor dem Haupteingang abfaehrt." Was sollen die Reisenden nach Hamburg tun?
2In einem Gespraech sagt Anna: "Ich haette gestern wirklich gern an der Wanderung teilgenommen, aber mein Knie hat mir einfach zu sehr wehgetan." Was kann man aus Annas Aussage schliessen?
3Eine Wettervorhersage lautet: "Am Wochenende erwartet uns wechselhaftes Wetter mit vereinzelten Schauern, bevor es ab Montag wieder freundlicher wird." Wie wird das Wetter am Montag?
4Ein Kunde sagt am Telefon: "Ich moechte meine Bestellung gern stornieren, da die Lieferzeit von sechs Wochen einfach zu lang ist." Welche Haltung drueckt der Kunde aus?
5In einer Radiosendung sagt der Moderator: "Unser heutiger Gast ist Klimaforscher und wird uns erklaeren, warum die Gletscher in den Alpen so schnell schmelzen." Worum geht es in der Sendung?
6Zwei Freunde sprechen: "Sollen wir ins Kino gehen?" - "Och, ich weiss nicht, der Film hat ja nur mittelmaessige Kritiken bekommen." Was meint der zweite Sprecher mit seiner Antwort?
7Eine Lehrerin sagt zur Klasse: "Bitte gebt eure Aufsaetze bis spaetestens Freitag ab, sonst kann ich sie nicht mehr bewerten." Was passiert, wenn ein Schueler den Aufsatz erst am Montag abgibt?
8In einem Interview sagt eine Musikerin: "Anfangs war ich sehr nervoes, aber mit jedem Konzert wuchs mein Selbstvertrauen." Wie hat sich das Gefuehl der Musikerin entwickelt?
9Ein Reisefuehrer erklaert: "Diese Kirche wurde im 13. Jahrhundert erbaut und gilt als eines der bedeutendsten gotischen Bauwerke der Region." Welche Information gibt der Reisefuehrer ueber die Kirche?
10In einem Gespraech sagt Tobias: "Wenn ich gewusst haette, dass es heute regnet, haette ich einen Schirm mitgenommen." Was ist tatsaechlich passiert?
About the GACE German (742) Exam
The GACE German (P-12) (742) assessment is the content test for the Georgia German teaching certificate, administered for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) by Pearson. The computer-based assessment consists of four testlets: 75 selected-response questions plus 2 constructed-response assignments, spanning interpretive listening, interpretive reading, language acquisition and instruction, and presentational speaking and writing.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours 15 minutes total appointment if taking all four testlets in one session
Passing Score
220 (induction) / 250 (professional) scaled score
Exam Fee
$169 (Georgia PSC / Pearson)
GACE German (742) Exam Content Outline
Interpretive Listening (Testlet 341)
Approximately 20 selected-response questions assessing literal comprehension of culturally authentic spoken German texts and inferential and analytical comprehension, including tone, implied meaning, speaker attitude, and idiomatic usage in announcements, conversations, interviews, and broadcasts.
Interpretive Reading (Testlet 342)
Approximately 30 selected-response questions assessing literal, inferential, and analytical comprehension of culturally authentic literary, informational, and argumentative texts written in German, including theme, mood, figurative language, text structure, author position, and rhetorical strategies.
Language Acquisition and Instruction (Testlet 506)
Approximately 25 selected-response questions assessing knowledge of second-language acquisition (Krashen, Swain, Cummins, Long, interlanguage) and standards-aligned instructional and assessment strategies for the world language classroom, including the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards (5 Cs), communication modes, comprehensible input, and assessment.
Presentational Speaking and Writing (Testlet 343)
Two constructed-response assignments worth about 30 percent combined: one requires delivering a coherent, well-developed spoken message in German in response to a prompt, and one requires developing a written composition in German that effectively communicates a message. This portion is not multiple-choice; this bank focuses on the three selected-response testlets.
How to Pass the GACE German (742) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 220 (induction) / 250 (professional) scaled score
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes total appointment if taking all four testlets in one session
- Exam fee: $169
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the GACE German (742) test?
The assessment has four testlets: Interpretive Listening (about 19%), Interpretive Reading (about 28%), Language Acquisition and Instruction (about 23%), and Presentational Speaking and Writing (about 30%). The first three are selected-response, while Presentational Speaking and Writing consists of two constructed-response assignments.
How many questions are on the GACE German (742) test and what is the format?
The computer-based assessment includes 75 selected-response questions and 2 constructed-response assignments across four testlets: 20 listening, 30 reading, and 25 language acquisition questions, plus two presentational speaking and writing assignments. You must take all four testlets to complete the assessment.
What is the passing score for GACE German (742)?
GACE content assessments use a two-level standard. A scaled score of 220 to 249 passes at the induction level, and a scaled score of 250 or higher passes at the professional level. Confirm current passing requirements with the GaPSC before testing.
How much does the GACE German (742) test cost in 2026?
The current fee for the GACE German (P-12) assessment with all four testlets is $169. Always confirm the exact amount in your Pearson registration account before checkout, since additional service fees may apply.
How long is the GACE German (742) test appointment?
If you take all four testlets in one session, the total appointment is 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a 15-minute tutorial and nondisclosure agreement. Testing time is about 30 minutes for listening, 60 minutes for reading, 45 minutes for language acquisition, and 45 minutes for the presentational testlet.
Does the GACE German (742) test require spoken responses?
Yes. The Presentational Speaking and Writing testlet (343) includes a constructed-response speaking task, so an ETS-approved headset with a microphone is provided to record your spoken German. The other three testlets are selected-response and are the focus of this practice bank.