HiSET® Program Printable Materials
ETS and the HiSET® program have developed a variety of free, printable materials to support Test Centers, Adult Basic Educators, States and Policymakers.
General information about the HiSET exam
Basic information about the test.
Test at a Glance
Detailed information about the HiSET exam test content
Download Test at a Glance | File size: 356 kb
Download Test at a Glance (Spanish) | File size: 463 kb
Policy and Research Foundations
Research and policy information about the HiSET exam.
HiSET Program Federal Assurance
In-depth review of all major federal education and training laws and regulations that reference high school equivalency assessments
Download HiSET Program Federal Assurance | File size: 115 kb
Annual Statistical Report
Volume and test performance information for examinees who took the HiSET exam between January 1 and December 31 of the following years:
Download 2020 Annual Statistical Report | File size: 941 kb
Download 2019 Annual Statistical Report | File size: 949 kb
Download 2018 Annual Statistical Report | File size: 864 kb
Download 2017 Annual Statistical Report | File size: 984 kb
Download 2016 Annual Statistical Report | File size: 1,374 kb
HiSET® Examinees Snapshot
View an examinees snapshot from the 2019 Annual Statistical Report on the HiSET Exam.
Download HiSET Examinees Snapshot | File size: 479 kb
Download (Spanish) HiSET Examinees Snapshot (Spanish) | File size: 482 kb
HiSET Infographic
Review benefits of recommending students to take the HiSET Exam.
Download | File size: 2.55 MB
2014 HiSET Standard Settings
The standard-setting procedures and results of the standard-setting workshops conducted in April 2014 to recommend passing scores for each of the five HiSET subtests
Download 2014 HiSET Standard Settings | File size: 244 kb
HiSET Technical Manual
The technical manual documents the development, delivery, analyses and results of the HiSET battery of assessments
Download HiSET Technical Manual | File size: 3.52 mb
Test administration support
Resources to help test centers administer the test, including the HiSET® Program Manual, test administration and order forms, and reference guides.
HiSET® Program Manual (for computer and paper tests)
Processes and procedures for administering the HiSET exam
Download HiSET Program Manual (for computer and paper tests) | File size: 2 MB
Practice Tests – Quick Reference Guide
Information about available HiSET preparation materials
Download Practice Tests – Quick Reference Guide | File size: 654 kb
ETS HiSET® Program Minimum System Requirements for Computer-based Testing (CBT)
Minimum system requirements needed for Computer-based Testing (CBT)
Download ETS HiSET Program Minimum System Requirements for Computer-based Testing (CBT) | File size: 18 kb
HiSET Test Center Staff Change Form
Form to be filled out and returned to HiSET Test Administrative Services regarding Test Center Staff changes
Download HiSET Test Center Staff Change Form | File size: 79 kb
Test-taker Sign-in/Sign-out Form
Blank form to be used at the Test Center to document test takers entering and leaving the facility
Download Test-taker Sign-in/Sign-out Form | File size: 67 kb
Voucher Order Form
Form to be used when a third party purchases a HiSET exam for a test taker
Download Voucher Order Form | File size: 291 kb
Candidate Registration Form
Form to be filled out by a test taker when requiring assistance from test center staff or adult educator to create a HiSET profile
Download Candidate Registration Form | File size: 114 kb
Download Candidate Registration Form (Spanish) | File size: 123 kb
Directions for Administration
Directions for administering the paper-delivered HiSET exam in English or Spanish
Download Directions for Administration | File size: 147 kb
Download Directions for Administration (Spanish) | File size: 150 kb
HiSET Practice Test Order Form
Form to be completed if you are paying for the HiSET Practice Test eBooks with a check or purchase order. This form is for the English and Spanish HiSET eBooks
Download HiSET Practice Test Order Form | File size: 510 kb
Official Practice Test Order Form (for HiSET Educators, State Directors and Test Center Administrators only)
Download Official Practice Test Order Form (for HiSET Educators, State Directors and Test Center Administrators only) | File size: 269 kb
Test-taker resources
Resources to help test takers learn more about the exam, such as the Test Taker Bulletin and Study Companion.
HiSET® Test Taker Bulletin
Detailed important information including processes and policies for test takers about the HiSET exam
Download HiSET Test-Taker Bulletin | File size: 1.5 mb
Download HiSET Test-Taker Bulletin (Spanish) | File size: 1.48 mb
Benefits of Taking the HiSET® Exam Flyer
Reasons why more students are choosing to take the HiSET exam to achieve their high school equivalency credential
Download Benefits to Taking the HiSET Exam Flyer | File size: 345 kb
Download (Spanish) Benefits to Taking the HiSET Exam Flyer (Spanish) | File size: 268 kb
Study Companion
Tips, strategies and FAQs to help test takers become familiar with the HiSET exam
Download Study Companion | File size: 781 kb
Download Study Companion (Spanish) | File size: 179 kb
Free practice tests
Free practice tests to allow test takers to experience what it's like to take the HiSET exam.
Language Arts – Reading
Language Arts – Reading Practice Test (FPT7 – Released in September 2017)
Download Language Arts – Reading Practice Test (FPT7) | File size: 387 kb
Download Language Arts – Reading Practice Test (FPT7) (Spanish) | File size: 208 kb
Language Arts – Reading Practice Test (FPT6A – Released in September 2016)
Download Language Arts – Reading Practice Test (FPT6A) | File size: 524 kb
Download Language Arts – Reading Practice Test (FPT6A) (Spanish) | File size: 679 kb
Language Arts – Writing
Language Arts – Writing Practice Test (FPT7 – Released in September 2017)
Download Language Arts – Writing Practice Test (FPT7) | File size: 3.77 MB
Download Language Arts – Writing Practice Test (FPT7) (Spanish) | File size: 1.7 MB
Language Arts – Writing Practice Test (FPT6A – Released in September 2016)
Download Language Arts – Writing Practice Test (FPT6A) | File size: 968 kb
Download Language Arts – Writing Practice Test (FPT6A) (Spanish) | File size: .97 MB
Mathematics
Mathematics Practice Test (FPT7 – Released in September 2017)
Download Mathematics Practice Test (FPT7) | File size: 1.9 MB
Download Mathematics Practice Test (FPT7) (Spanish) | File size: 1.08 MB
Mathematics Practice Test (FPT6A – Released in September 2016)
Download Mathematics Practice Test (FPT6A) | File size: 901 kb
Download Mathematics Practice Test (FPT6A) (Spanish) | File size: 1.08 MB
Science
Science Practice Test (FPT7 – Released in September 2017)
Download Science Practice Test (FPT7) | File size: 526 kb
Download Science Practice Test (FPT7) (Spanish) | File size: 363 kb
Science Practice Test (FPT6A – Released in September 2016)
Download Science Practice Test (FPT6A) | File size: 1.08 MB
Download Science Practice Test (FPT6A) (Spanish) | File size: 1.31 MB
Social Studies
Social Studies Practice Test (FPT7 – Released in September 2017)
Download Social Studies Practice Test (FPT7) | File size: 797 kb
Download Social Studies Practice Test (FPT7) (Spanish) | File size: 659 kb
Social Studies Practice Test (FPT6A – Released in September 2016)
Download Social Studies Practice Test (FPT6A) | File size: 503 kb
Download Social Studies Practice Test (FPT6A) (Spanish) | File size: 701 kb
Additional practice test documents
Materials to be used in conjunction with the practice tests.
Practice Test Results: Are You Ready to Take the Exam?
Chart detailing the minimum scores needed in each subtest practice test to be prepared to take the actual exam
Download Practice Test Results: Are You Ready to Take the Exam? | File size: 156 kb
Download Practice Test Results: Are You Ready to Take the Exam? (Spanish) | File size: 157 kb
HiSET Practice Test Blank Answer Sheet for Mathematics
Blank answer sheet to be used when completing the mathematics practice tests
Download HiSET Practice Test Blank Answer Sheet for Mathematics | File size: 118 kb
HiSET Practice Test Blank Answer Sheet for Science, Social Studies and Reading
Blank answer sheet to be used when completing the science, social studies and reading practice tests
Download HiSET Practice Test Blank Answer Sheet for Science, Social Studies and Reading | File size: 106 kb
HiSET Practice Test Blank Answer Sheet for Writing
Blank answer sheet to be used when completing the writing practice tests
Download HiSET Practice Test Blank Answer Sheet for Writing | File size: 97 kb
Understanding scores
Sample score reports to help you understand HiSET scores.
Comprehensive Score Report Sample Report
A sample report of what test takers will see when they receive their official comprehensive score report
Download Comprehensive Score Report Sample Report | File size: 270 kb
Individual Test Report Sample Report
A sample report of what test takers will see when they receive their individual subtest score report for each subtest
Download Individual Test Report Sample Report | File size: 296 kb
Understanding Your Scores
Detailed information about how the test is scored.
Download Understanding Your Scores | File size: 669 kb
Test-taker resources for adult basic educators
Resources to help prepare your students for test day.
Scored Sample Writing Responses
Example scored writing responses and the rationale of the score
Download Scored Sample Writing Responses | File size: 77 kb
Download Scored Sample Writing Responses (Spanish) | File size: 63 kb
Writing Response Scoring Guide
Scoring explanations and rationales from 1–6
Download Writing Response Scoring Guide | File size: 68 kb
Download Writing Response Scoring Guide (Spanish) | File size: 449 kb
ETS's Writing Mentor® App
Information about a Google Docs™ add-on that addresses writing obstacles by using AI to automatically provide feedback to help student writers consider the quality of their writing.
Download [the Writing Mentor Teacher Case Study | File size: 312 kb
A Road Map for Instructors: HiSET® Website Resources
A quick resource guide to help instructors navigate the resources available on or through the HiSET website so they can better prepare students to do their best on the exam
Download A Road Map for Instructors: HiSET Website Resources | File size: 16 kb
Sample Questions
Examples of the types of questions that will appear on the HiSET exam
Download Sample Questions | File size: 314 kb
Download Sample Questions (Spanish) | File size: 967 kb
Mathematics Formula Sheet
Mathematics formula reference sheet
Download Mathematics Formula Sheet | File size: 274 kb
Download Mathematics Formula Sheet (Spanish) | File size: 208 kb
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