Primary & Secondary Exit / Assessment Exams
AHSGE: AHSGE Exam
Alabama High School Graduation Exam:
On the language section, students will be quizzed on grammar skills, using correct sentence
structure and organizing information for writing. For reading comprehension, students will read
articles, poems, editorials, and essays and answer questions to show they understand what they
read. Approximately 75 percent of the math section will be Algebra 1 with the remaining 25
percent covering pre-geometry. The science section will be approximately 70 percent biology and
30 percent physical science.
Official Testing Organization:
Alabama Dept. of Education
http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp
CAHSEE: CAHSEE Exam
California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
The primary purpose of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is to significantly
improve pupil achievement in public high schools and to ensure that pupils who graduate from
public high schools can demonstrate grade level competency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
The CAHSEE helps identify students who are not developing skills that are essential for life
after high school and encourages districts to give these students the attention and resources
needed to help them achieve these skills during their high school years. Beginning in the
2005-2006 school year, no student will receive a public high school diploma without having passed
the CAHSEE, as well as having met the district's requirements for graduation.
Official Testing Organization:
California Department of Education
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/
CHSPE: CHSPE Exam
The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) is a program established by California law (Education Code Section 48412). If eligible to take the test, you can earn the legal equivalent of a high school diploma by passing the CHSPE. The CHSPE consists of two sections: an English-language Arts section and a Mathematics section. If you pass both sections of the CHSPE, the California State Board of Education will award you a Certificate of Proficiency, which by state law is equivalent to a high school diploma (although not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school).
Official Testing Organization:
California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)
http://www.chspe.net/
FCAT: FCAT Exam
Grade 10 FCAT Test
Students must earn a score of 300 on the mathematics test and a score of 300 on the reading test
in order to receive a regular high school diploma. The score of 300 is an achievement level 2 on
the Grade 10 FCAT. According to the table provided in answer to the question “How is the
total score on the FCAT determined?”, 31-37 points out of 56 are needed for a passing score
of 300 on the Grade 10 test released in 2005. On the mathematics test, students need between
16-24 points out of 60.
Official Testing Organization:
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)
http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat.htm
GED: GED Exam
The GED Testing Program is jointly administered by three separate entities: by the GED Testing
Service of the American Council on Education; by each participating state, provincial, or
territorial government; and by each of the 3,400 Official GED Testing Centers that serve as the
main point of contact for GED candidates in communities across North America and overseas.
GED Test Sections:
Language Arts, Writing, Part I
Language Arts, Writing, Part II (Essay)
Social Studies
Language Arts, Reading
Science
Mathematics
Official Testing Organization:
American Council on Education
http://www.acenet.edu
GHSGT: GHSGT Exam
Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT)
The GHSGT assesses core content and skills students have had an opportunity to learn throughout
their high school careers.
Sections:
Writing
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Official Testing Organization:
Georgia Department of Education
www.doe.k12.ga.us
TCAP: TCAP / Gateway Exam
The Achievement Test is a timed, multiple choice assessment that measures skills in Reading,
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program
http://www.state.tn.us/education/assessment/tsachhome.php