Click on a section below to view associated resources. Nevada high school proficiency exam likely out for. Both of these tests are a summative, standardsbased test meaning that they provide a picture of what a student is able to do at a certain point, following instruction in the subject. Nevada proficiency examination part 1 part 1 part 1 part 1 math form e part 1 released page 2 go to next page 6. Nevada high school proficiency exam hspe in addition to earning 22. Type of test comprehensive standardsbased exam purpose the purpose of the exam is to. Passing the nevada high school proficiency exam in reading pintozzi, frank j. Develop your own nevada high school sbac eog and act practice tests with our item bank. The first section of the exam consists of 27 questions taken from 7 selections, which included 4 literature and poetry selections and the following nonfiction titles. Mathematics exit exam no child left behind nclb algebra 1 statewide assessment additional information webpage yesno passproficient alabama alabama high school graduation qualifying exam ahsgqe n comprehensive standardsbased exam. Provide schools with student academic diagnostic information determine prospective high school graduates.
Hse home nevada department of education state of nevada. The second part of the test contains 29 more test items. Have been a resident of nevada for at least two years of high school. California high school proficiency examination chspe. Increase the percentage of students proficient in mathematics by 5% annually as measured by the 11th grade cohorts performance on the nhspe. Passing the nevada high school proficiency exam in reading. High school equivalency testing provides adults with the opportunity to earn the nevada certificate of high school equivalency. Analysis of student performance clark county school district. Nevada high school students taking the required act exam will be considered proficient starting this fall if they reach a threshold thats lower than the national standard set by the test creators. The california high school proficiency exam chspe is an early exit testing program established under california law education code section 48412. Legacy high school is part of the clark county school district. Families adult educationhse alternative education charter schools distance education high school graduation homeschooling nv academic content standards nv choice scholarship program nevada qris new skills for youth private schools public schoolsdistricts information lifeworks.
Course eoc examinations will take the place of the high school. It is used by the california department of education cde to award a certificate of proficiency to eligible examinees in accordance with california education code section 48412. In 1994, the reauthorization of the elementary and secondary. The high school proficiency exam hspe is part of nevadas system for assessing high. Practice tests familiarize you with the exam format and types of questions, giving you more confidence when you take the exam. High school students take high school proficiency exams hspes and, in grade 11, also take the act. High school equivalency testing provides adults with the opportunity to earn the. Ccsd graduation requirements las vegas academy of the arts. As graduation day nears, burden of passing proficiency.
Proficiency exam hspe for the subjects of reading, math. Science proficiency exams proficiency legacy high school. Nevada high school proficiency exam likely out for students in. Pass all areas of the nevada high school proficiency examination, if the student graduated prior to the graduating class of 2017. To receive a standard diploma from a nevada high school, students must take the act plus writing exam in. Although the high school proficiency exam was a major barrier to graduation for many struggling nevada students, these new endofcourse exams will still be difficult and strenuous for students. Procedures for answering a call, just the facts, garlic, and pot roast with vegetables a recipe.
The exam was expanded to include reading and mathematics in the 1980s, at which time the tests became a requirement for graduation. High school equivalency nevada department of education. Fear factor high school proficiency exam content standard. Nevada high school proficiency examination hspe part i. Beginning in 1998 calculation of hspe % changed to reflect the % of only. This document presents a released mathematics test, form e, from the nevada high school proficiency tests.
Referenced test crt and high school proficiency exam hspe used for nevadas mathematics and reading assessments with. Beginning with the 20002001 school year, the nevada high school proficiency examination hspe has been based on state content and performance standards adopted by the state board of education in 1998 as prioritized in 2001. A school district high school diploma may be earned if the charter school requirements meet or exceed those of the district. Proficiency rates for students in grades 1012 were examined using the nevada high school. The 40item test that follows is a released form of the nevada hspe for reading based on the 1998 standards. The nevada writing proficiency exam is also given to students in 5th and 8th grades. The 40item test that follows is a released form of the nevada hspe for mathematics based on the 1998 standards. A study of the alignment of the nwea rit scale with. The guide includes a checklist of important tasks for middle and high school students, high school graduation requirements, information on nevadas fine colleges. Complete the minimum core curriculum requirements which include 4 units of english, 4 units of. Nevada profile of state high school exit exam policies state exit exam policy all students must pass the nevada high school proficiency examination hspe in math, reading, science, and writing in order to graduate. Nevada high school proficiency examination in reading, mathematics, writing, and science. Referenced test crt and high school proficiency exam hspe august 2011 recently, nwea completed a project to connect the scale of nevadas criterion. Students must pass the exam in order to graduate from high school.
The clark county school district believes that all students must be prepared for the. The certificate is widely recognized as the equivalent of a high school diploma. Chaparral high school 202014 school accountability report. Nhspe mathematics pt ii nevada high school proficiency exam clark. Proficiency exam information clark county school district. High school mathematics statewide assessments by state. Hspe math flashcard study system uses repetitive methods of study to teach you how to break apart and quickly solve difficult test questions on the nevada high school proficiency exam. The week of march 7, 2011, is crucial for high school students in the clark county school district. Nevada high school science proficiency flashcards quizlet. Proficiency examination hspe as a graduation requirement for a nevada.
Nevada high school students are given six chances to pass the proficiency exam. Nevada high school proficiency examination how is nevada. Study after study has shown that spaced repetition is the most effective form of learning, and nothing beats flashcards when it comes to making repetitive. Nevada high school proficiency exams nhspe 2011 english. Provide schools with student academic diagnostic information determine prospective high school graduates knowledge and skill levels relative to those needed for entrylevel employment. Summary of state exit exams and the nevada high school. Nevada college and career readiness and success center. The first section contains 31 word problems for which students must select the correct answer. Pdf download chspe math exercises, tutorials and multiple choice strategies. Data in this table are a compilation of test results for grades represented at this school and may not represent the figures that were.
Nevada high school proficiency exam slated for march 48. It has been designed and built for the sole purpose of helping students in nevada pass the high school proficiency exam for science. The california high school proficiency examination chspe is a voluntary exam that assesses skills in englishlanguage arts and mathematics. Ccsd freshmen face changing graduation requirements las. The test is first administered in the fall of the sophomore year, twice during the junior year and three times. Review to help you pass the proficiency exam in science so you graduate. Pass all areas of the nevada high school proficiency examination required for all classes prior to the class of 2017. The nevada legislature established the nevada high school proficiency exam in 1979 to raise student writing standards for all high school graduates. High school students took the nevada high school proficiency exam hspe in reading, math, science and writing. Graduation requirements for clark county school district students were changed thursday to eliminate the controversial high school proficiency exams and the certificate of attendance given as. In high school students take the high school proficiency exam hspe. Students will take the eocs at the conclusion of the course, regardless of when that course is taken during a students high school career.
Nevada high school proficiency examination hspe type of test comprehensive standardsbased exam purpose the purpose of the exam is to. This document presents a sample test form for high school reading and comprehension proficiency. The 20 nevada legislature took action to eliminate the high school proficiency e xam ination and replace it with a series of endof course exams and college and career readiness assessments. Testers who pass the chspe receive a legal diploma equivalent entitled certificate of proficiency, from the california state board of education. Document remediation adult high school programs in nevada pdf.
Starting in the 201415 school year, thousands of high school sophomores. It is when high schools will administer the high school proficiency exams hspe in. If a student achieves a passing score on any portion of the. Policy trends type of test comprehensive standardsbased exam purpose the purpose of the exam is to. Directions, a sheet of formulas to use in calculating answers, and an answer key are provided. The path to college, can serve as a tool for students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators to use in planning for college or other postsecondary options. Nevada sets bar lower for 11thgraders taking act las. High school proficiency exam difficulty and passing score increased for hspe taken by 1999 g raduates. High school students prepare for their biggest test of the. To earn a diploma, the student must pass the high school proficiency exams. The dreaded high school proficiency exams are being phased out. Core state standards and nevada standards for mathematics, and the.
Nhspe mathematics pt ii nevada high school proficiency. Nevada uses the high school proficiency exam hspe to measure student achievement relative to nevadas academic standards. The crt, nawe and hspe are standardsbased tests that measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of nevada. Goal 2 increase student achievement in english language arts. Legacy high school is a public high school in las vegas that serves grades 912. In recent years, nevadas through system of 12 student assessments k a has undergone significant transformation. All individuals and institutions subject to california law that require a high school diploma must.