RESOURCE ROOM
Below are some additional resources you can use to help you prepare for your HiSET exam.
There is material available for ALL 5 subjects!
SCIENCE
Union Test Prep
The Union Test Prep website provides a guide on what science topics will be covered on the HiSET exam. It also includes important vocabulary to brush up on.
LINK:
https://uniontestprep.com/hiset-test/practice-test/science/pages/1
MATH
Math Help
Mathhelp.com is an online resource that provides math tutorials and exams in many levels of math.
It includes middle and high school math, but our primary focus is the HiSET.
This is a comprehensive site where learners can specify exactly what arithmetic areas they need assistance with with a sleek, drop down menu.
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HiSET Practice Test
This is an amazing resource! It provides a science practice test that not only gives insight to how certain questions will be asked, but it also gives the test taker detailed answer explanations.
LINK:
https://www.hisetpracticetest.org/hiset-science-practice-test/
Hooda Math
Hooda Math has some cool math games for high school students. Slope Intercept, Calculus and System of Equations are covered here. Gamification is a great alternative to get ready for the HiSET math test.
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Test-Guide
READING + WRITING
Mometrix Test Prep
Mometrix is an online test prep site that shows strategies to help assist test takers in passing the HiSET test. This literacy review explains to test takers not only what to expect on the HiSET Reading exam, but how literacy overall is a necessary skill beyond the classroom.
LINK:
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/hiset-reading-practice-test/
Test-Guide has five different types of math assessments to build your confidence as well as a pictorial chart explaining the benefits of practice test taking.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Kaplan
Empowering Writers
On the HiSET writing exam, learners are responsible for completing a five paragraph written essay. The format needed will be a argumentative OR persuasive essay. The Empowering Writers blog will help test takers no the difference between the two and even provides a sample writing activity for learners to practice.
LINK:
https://blog.empoweringwriters.com/toolbox/activity-sheet-argumentative-vs-persuasive-writing
Here is a thorough overview of what will be covered on the HiSET social studies exam. Kaplan also makes the book we use in class for test prep.
LINK:
https://www.kaptest.com/study/hiset/whats-on-the-hiset-social-studies/
Collect Ed NY
Best GED Classes
The HiSET test is one of three exams to earn your HSE. This GED website also has some relevant resources in regards to the reading and writing exams. It gives access to five different practice exams in language arts. These exams focus on specific areas on the fore mentioned tests such as reading comprehension and subject-verb agreement.
LINK:
https://bestgedclasses.org/tasc-language-reading-and-writing-practice-tests/
This is a dynamic resource for HiSET takers learning social studies. It also is used for TASC test takers. The TASC test is similar to the HiSET exam, it is just offered in other states.
The Collect Ed NY resource describes in detail what is covered on both HiSET and TASC, and it breaks down questions covered in high, medium and low emphasis. Just click the PDF button at the top of the page.
LINK:
http://www.collectedny.org/frameworkposts/overview-of-tasc-social-studies/
HISET OVERVIEW
High School Equivalency Credential
This is the official HiSET website that contains all information regarding earning a HSE. It contains practice tests, online study tools and other essential resources.
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TUTORIAL LESSONS
PRACTICE TESTS (PDF)
Reading
Math
Social Studies
Science
Writing
