reading and writing hspe: what students need to know
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Reading and Writing HSPE:
What students need to know
Do you want to graduate?
Then be here to take and pass the HSPE !!
Students will understand why the HSPE is so important to take and pass
Students will know who takes the HSPE, when, and where
Students will learn basic HSPE preparation and test-taking strategies
Learning Targets
Why is the HSPE important?
The Reading HSPE and Writing HSPE are two state exams you must pass to graduate
The Reading and Writing HSPEs are only offered ONCE every school year
Who will be taking the HSPE?
ALL 10th graders will take all parts of the HSPE
11th and 12th graders who have not yet passed the Reading and/or Writing HSPE must test*
* Your advisory teacher will tell you if you are testing
When is the HSPE?
Students will take the HSPE on: Monday, March 13th
Tuesday, March 14th
Wednesday, March 15th
Time: 8- 11 A. M. each day!
What will be on the HSPE?
Tuesday, March 13th Writing part 1*
Wednesday, March 14th Writing part 2*
Thursday, March 15th Reading
*You must take both parts for your test to be scored
Where is HSPE testing?
Advisory teachers have lists of where their students will be testing
Lists will also be posted in the hallways on HSPE testing days
How to prepare for the HSPE Know about the test: what kind, length, and
what is on it.
Get the sleep and food your body needs.
Arrive at school early; be calm and unhurried.
Have the necessary materials with you: pencils, pens, etc.
HSPE test-taking strategies
Read and listen to ALL directions before the test.
Before answering questions, look over the entire test and develop a plan.
Answer all questions. If unsure, do your best.
HSPE test-taking strategies
On multiple choice questions, eliminate wrong answers and give your best guess if you don’t know.
Go over the test when complete, checking for mistakes.
HSPE is an untimed test: don’t rush it!
Students will understand why the HSPE is so important to take and pass
Students will know who takes the HSPE, when, and where
Students will learn basic HSPE preparation and test-taking strategies
Learning Targets
Remember….
If you want to graduate:
Be here to take and pass the HSPE !!!