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 10 th graders will take all parts of the HSPE  11 th and 12 th 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 13 th Tuesday, March 14 th Wednesday, March 15 th  Time: A. M. each day!

What will be on the HSPE?  Tuesday, March 13 th Writing part 1*  Wednesday, March 14 th Writing part 2*  Thursday, March 15 th 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 !!!