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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 !!. Learning Targets. Students will understand why the HSPE is so important to take and pass Students will know who takes the HSPE, when, and where
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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 theHSPE !!
Learning Targets • Students will understand why the HSPE is soimportant to take and pass • Students will know who takes the HSPE, when, and where • Students will learn basic HSPE preparation and test-taking strategies
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!
Learning Targets • Students will understand why the HSPE is soimportant to take and pass • Students will know who takes the HSPE, when, and where • Students will learn basic HSPE preparation and test-taking strategies
Remember…. If you want to graduate: Be here to take and pass theHSPE !!!