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High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)(HiSET)

Prepared exclusively for the Minnesota Literacy Action Network

February 25, 2014

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ETS Staff

Amy RikerNational Executive Director, HiSET

Jason CarterNational Director, HiSET,

Amy BriggsProduct Director, HiSETProduct Director, HiSET

Jerry DeLucaStrategic Advisor for Student and Teacher AssessmentStrategic Advisor for Student and Teacher Assessment

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Minnesota Evaluation Criteria

Geographical Access Recognition by Affordability Content

Employers and Post-Secondary Institutions

Preparation Materials Standard Alignment Rigor Testing College and

Preparation Materials Technical Support and

Customer Service Testing College and

Career Readiness Skills

Credentialing

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GEOGRAPHICAL ACCESS



Geographical Access

HiSET is the fastest-growing high school equivalency assessment program in the U.S.

HiSET States to Date:

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Iowa Massachusetts Nevada Tennessee Iowa Massachusetts Nevada Tennessee Louisiana Missouri New Hampshire Wyoming Maine Montana New Jersey

In Procurement:

California

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Florida Washington

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Geographical Access

Minnesota may use its existing test centers for testingg Leveraging Minnesota’s infrastructure with State-

approved test centers will provide unparalleled access to HiSET test takersto HiSET test takers

ETS currently works with colleges across the State that can serve as HiSET centers

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Find Test Center Screenshot

Ronald M. Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning

St Paul, MN

Lifelong Learning1030 University Ave WSt Paul, MN (651) 290-4822 hubbs.spps.org

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AFFORDABILITY



Affordability

Test Fees Lowest-cost Program

$50 per HiSET battery

HiSET RetestingT t t t dditi l h i 12 th i d Two retests at no additional charge in a 12-month period (Up to 15 tests for one low price)

Simplified Pricing Same price for paper- or computer-based administration Price is not a deterrent to desired mode of testing

Test centers do not pay for test materials Test centers do not pay for test materials, shipping, or licensing

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Affordability

Additional financial advantage for candidates With HiSET and State approval, candidates may combine pp y

pre-2014 GED scores with HiSET scores Allows test takers to only take the tests they need to obtain a State

credential

Free or low-cost preparation materials Free sample items and practice tests

ETS St d C i il bl t h ETS Study Companions available at no charge Additional low-cost practice tests with formative

information can be purchased for $7.50 – with rights to make unlimited copies

Leveraging existing prep and curricula saves everybody money 100

Affordability

Payment Test takers can pay ETS directly via the HiSET Test takers can pay ETS directly via the HiSET

Portal ETS can collect an administration fee on behalf

f S d b i h f h Sof States and submit that fee to the State Test centers can continue collecting their test

administration feesadministration feesor

ETS can collect the test center fee ETS can collect the test center fee on behalf of the center, if preferred

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CONTENT



HiSET Content

Components of the HiSET

HiSET Component forComputer- and Paper-based

Tests

Number of Test Questions Item Type Test Length

Language Arts–Reading 40 questions 100% multiple choice 65 minutesLanguage Arts–Reading 40 questions 100% multiple choice 65 minutes

Language Arts–Writing 51 questionsPart 1: 100% multiple choice

Part 2: 100% constructed response/essay question

Part 1: 75 minutes

Part 2: 45 minutesresponse/essay question

Mathematics 50 questions 100% multiple choice 90 minutes

Science 50 questions 100% multiple choice 80 minutes

Social Studies 50 questions 100% multiple choice 70 minutes

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Social Studies 50 questions 100% multiple choice 70 minutes

Total Test Time 7 hours, 5 minutes

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Overview of the HiSET

Watch the Official Overview of the ETS HiSET at http://hiset.ets.org/s/flash/overview_tutorial.html 14

HiSET Content

Available HiSET FormsThe HiSET Program offers the test in both paper‐ and computer-g p p pbased formats, English, Spanish and other formats.

HiSET Forms Available Annually

HiSET Test Form PBT CBTEnglish: Three (3) forms in English each year

Spanish: Three (3) forms in Spanish each year

English Braille: Two (2) English forms in Braille each year English Braille: Two (2) English forms in Braille each year

English audio: Two (2) English forms in audio each year

Spanish audio: Two (2) Spanish forms in audio each year

Large-print English: Two (2) English forms in large print each year l d l h

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including a large-print answer sheetLarge-print Spanish: Two (2) Spanish forms in large print each year including a large-print answer sheet

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HiSET Content - Tests at a Glance

More details about the HiSET subtests can be found at: http://hiset.ets.org/s/pdf/taag.pdf

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STANDARD ALIGNMENT



Standard Alignment

HiSET is aligned to: State standardsState standards Office of Vocational and Adult

Education (OVAE) College and Career Readiness StandardsCareer Readiness Standards

Common Core State Standards National content standards

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RIGOR ANDTESTING COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SKILLSSKILLS



Rigor

ETS has chosen a deliberate and thoughtful transition to the Common Core State Standards The rigor of the new HiSET test battery is currently

similar to the 2002 GED Series/2013 GED pass ratessimilar to the 2002 GED Series/2013 GED pass rates

HiSET includes the elements critical to providing out-of-school youth and adults with h b i d h ithe best opportunity to demonstrate their

high school-level proficiency and their readiness for higher education or the gworkplace

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Testing College and Career Readiness Skills

Assessments are scaled to the performance of graduating students:g g passing scores and college/career readiness

benchmarks

P id ll d di f Provides college- and career-readiness scores for each content area

Helps facilitate a plan to raise college and career Helps facilitate a plan to raise college and career readiness in out-of-school youth and adults

See the Research Rationale for the HiSET Assessment at http://hiset.ets.org/s/pdf/research_rationale.pdf

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RECOGNITION BY EMPLOYERS AND POSTEMPLOYERS AND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS



Recognition by Employers and Post-secondary Institutions

Major Marketing and Outreach Effort ETS launched a national campaign to reach all ETS launched a national campaign to reach all

stakeholders Collaboration with States and stakeholders

includes: Program updates Radio: ads and informational opportunities Radio: ads and informational opportunities Production and dissemination of test center materials State-specific initiatives

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Recognition by Employers and Post-secondary Institutions

Strategic meetings with key stakeholders have secured acceptance of HiSET:

Departments of labor

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Federal Bureau of Prisons

Chambers of Commerce

Employers

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PREPARATION MATERIALS



Preparation Materials

Study and Preparation Materials Free HiSET Official Overview Video for test takers Regularly scheduled free webinars Online remediation that focuses on particular areas

of test taker needof test taker need Free Tests at a Glance, ETS Study Companions Programs can continue to use existing materials and

professional development programs Existing curricula and materials are predictive of HiSET

performance

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Preparation Materials

Practice Tests and Materials Free sample questions and HiSET practice tests Extra practice tests (computer- and paper- delivered)

available for $7.50 each with formative information Diagnostic tests that demonstrate level of readiness Diagnostic tests that demonstrate level of readiness Online remediation that focuses on particular areas of test

taker needs Other instructional, supplemental, or preparation materials

Khan Academy video teaching lessons that are HiSET-aligned Workbooks and exercises focusing on specific content areas

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HiSET informational videos available about the HiSET registration and the HiSET testing accommodation

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICESERVICE



Technical Support and Customer Service

ETS offers the full range of HiSET support for test takers, test center administrators, states and educators through the following: Informational Website at http://hiset.ets.org/

─ HiSET Resource LibraryHiSET Resource Library

Customer service center Registration and scheduling Accommodations Training Scoring and reportingScoring and reporting State reporting

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Visit the HiSET Informational Website at http://hiset.ets.org/3030


Support Help Line and Customer Service Center HiSET e mail: hiset@ets org HiSET e-mail: [email protected] HiSET toll-free phone number:

1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738) 1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738)

Staffed by specially trained representatives

HiSET fax number: 1-866-387-2602 HiSET fax number: 1 866 387 2602

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Customer Service for Test Takers

The Test Taker HiSET Portal allows the test taker to take full control of their HiSET experience.

Customer Service for Test Takers

Customer Service for State/Test Center Staff

The State/Test Center HiSET Portal allows official staff to order test materials, get rosters, see test taker scores, etc.


Registration and Scheduling Test takers can register: Test takers can register:

Online, self-service At the testing center Via telephone with the assistance of an ETS

HiSET representative Test takers can find a test center with the

HiSET Website’s tools and information

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Customer Service ─ Scheduling

Using the ETS Scheduling System Test center information includes available testing dates and

hours, seat capacity, and paper- and computer-based testing

Customer Service ─ Testing Accommodations

Accommodations ETS is committed to serving test takers with g

disabilities and health-related needs Available accommodations for test takers with

diagnosed disabilities including but not limited to:diagnosed disabilities including but not limited to:Accommodations Are Available for Test Takers with Diagnosed DisabilitiesAttention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Psychological or psychiatric disorders

For detailed information on accommodations visit:

Learning and other cognitive disabilities Physical disorders/chronic health disabilitiesIntellectual disabilities Hearing and visual impairment

For detailed information on accommodations visit: http://hiset.ets.org/take/disabilities/

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Customer Service ─ Testing Accommodations

Commonly Approved Testing AccommodationsETS provides a wide variety of computer- or paper-based accommodations Test takers are welcome to requestaccommodations. Test takers are welcome to request accommodations other than those listed.

Commonly Approved PBT and CBT AccommodationsTesting Accommodation PBT CBTextended time

separate room

testing center location with wheelchair access

audiocassette or other form of recorded audio

Large Print

screen magnification

calculator/talking calculator

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scribe or keyboard entry aide

additional supervised break time

sign language-interpreted instructions for deaf or hard-of-hearing test takers

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Scoring Official HiSET scores are posted within: Official HiSET scores are posted within:

3–5 business days after a multiple-choice test 6–10 business days after an essay test

Scores are available through a candidate’s My HiSET accountF dditi l i f ti ti For additional information on score reporting go to: http://hiset.ets.org/scores/get

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Score Reports HiSET Comprehensive Score Report:p p

The test taker’s highest score per HiSET content area

HiSET Individual Score Report: Test takers receive an individual score report for every

test taken Always available as a permanent record for the test takerAlways available as a permanent record for the test taker

on their HiSET Portal Becomes the longitudinal data record for each test taker

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See sample reports on the following pages and at: http://hiset.ets.org/s/pdf/sample_comprehensive_report.pdf http://hiset.ets.org/s/pdf/sample individual report.pdf 0http://hiset.ets.org/s/pdf/sample_individual_report.pdf


Score reports can be used as the official transcriptTranscripts

Score reports are available to the test taker, the test administrator/chief examiner, and the State via the State system or ETS HiSET Portaly

CBT unofficial results available immediately upon test completion

ETS can provide data exchange to the state ETS can provide data exchange to the state transcript system

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CREDENTIALING



Credentialing

Official Certificates ETS proposes that States issue the certificate to ETS proposes that States issue the certificate to

successful HiSET test takersor

The State can use a third party vendor to issue certificates on behalf of the State

Reciprocal Acceptance Collaboration with the GED Options Workgroupp g p Exploring options

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HiSET Differentiators

Best ValueIn summary, the following are the most y, gsignificant differentiators for HiSET from other national programs:

G t Greater access Affordability – lowest cost Maintains rigor and alignment with the Common Core g g

State Standards through thoughtful transition Exceptional customer service and support As an educational non-profit organization ETS is As an educational non-profit organization, ETS is

committed to maintain candidate sensitive pricing

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For additional information contact:

Amy RikerAmy [email protected]

Jerry DeLuca609-306-3915jdeluca@ets [email protected]



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