GACE Reading 3

Question 1

Under GACE Reading standards, what does the term 'morpheme' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The smallest unit of meaning in a word

Answer

A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning in language; for example, 'unhappy' contains two morphemes: 'un-' and 'happy.'

Question 2

A Georgia reading teacher notices students often confuse 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're.' These words are an example of which vocabulary concept?

Accepted Answer

Homophones

Answer

Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings, such as 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're.'

Question 3

Which reading intervention approach is MOST supported by research for students with dyslexia in Georgia schools?

Accepted Answer

Structured Literacy with explicit, systematic phonics instruction

Answer

Structured Literacy, which includes explicit and systematic phonics instruction, is the most research-validated approach for students with dyslexia.

Question 4

A Georgia reading specialist is evaluating a student's independent reading level. Which criterion BEST defines the independent reading level?

Accepted Answer

The level where the student reads with 95-100% accuracy with good comprehension

Answer

The independent reading level is characterized by 95-100% accuracy and strong comprehension, indicating the student can read without instructional support.

Question 5

According to GACE Reading pedagogy, which practice is MOST important when selecting texts for diverse learners in a Georgia classroom?

Accepted Answer

Matching text complexity to reader ability while maintaining access to grade-level text through scaffolds

Answer

Effective text selection balances appropriate challenge with strategic scaffolding to ensure all students access grade-level content while reading at their instructional level.

GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators Practice Test

GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators Practice Test

GACE Reading 3