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Jan 10

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New Details about the California Proficiency Program and the HiSET

By Katherine Friedman CHSPE, CPP, GED, High School, HiSET, Test Prep

After much anticipation, the California Department of Education has finally released information about how students can get a California Certificate of Proficiency, which holds the same weight as a high school diploma, by taking the HiSET exam. This is one of two tests that will replace the CHSPE. The HiSET exam has been around for…

Jan 04

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New Year, New Tools: Digital SAT and Bluebook Update

By Katherine Friedman High School, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

If you took the PSAT this past fall or you’re preparing for the new Digital SAT, you’ve probably spent some time on the College Board’s Bluebook app. Recently, there were some changes to the app and its scoring, along with the addition of a question bank that will be very helpful for those preparing for…

Nov 17

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What are the CAASPP and ERB tests?

By Katherine Friedman Elementary School, Test Prep

If you attend primary or middle school in California, you will likely take a standardized test at least once per year. Public school students take the CAASPP, which stands for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress. The most common form of this test is the “Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and…

Nov 01

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CHSPE changing to the CPP

By Jeff B. CHSPE, High School, Test Prep

What was the CHSPE? For years, students who wanted to qualify to leave high school early in California took the California High School Proficiency Exam (or CHSPE). A passing score on the CHSPE allowed students to leave high school to pursue their professional or educational goals. Many students used their passing CHSPE grade to enter…

May 04

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Planning Your Summer: Making the Most of your Student’s Time

By Wendy I. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills, Test Prep

As we head into the summer months, time seems to stretch ahead without limit for our students. As we all know, however, the season will end, whether we plan for it or not. To make the most of the break, students can devise strategies to help them accomplish their goals over the summer months—maybe including…