Practice Test Instructions

Practice Test Instructions

How to take and score the practice test at home.

Congratulations on deciding to take the HiSET Practice Test! This is an exciting chance to see what the real exam looks like and to figure out how ready you might be! Remember, this is just a practice test, so it's good for you to take because you will:

• See what the HiSET exam looks like before you take the official test (including the social studies, science, and essay section);

• Build test-taking experience; studies show that test scores improve each time you take a test;

• Increase confidence as you prepare for the Official Practice Exam and Official HiSET Exam;

• Give you the data needed to see which sections you are ready for and which sections you still need to study

About the Tests

There are a few versions of the Practice Test. Each is optional as you can always choose to just take the real test whenever you are ready.

Instructions for Taking the Exam at Home

1. Read through these instructions

2. Complete the quiz at the bottom of the page

3. Then you will be emailed a link to download the practice tests!

Then...

1. Check your email

2. Download each section of the exam (Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science)

3. Find a quiet room where you will be uninterrupted during testing

   1. Take each section making sure you follow the timings for each section:

• • Social Studies: 35 minutes (25 questions)

  • Science: 40 minutes (25 questions)

  • Mathematics: 45 minutes (25 questions)

  • Writing: Part 1 - 30 minutes (19 questions

    • Writing: Part 2 - 45 minute (essay)

  • Reading - 25 minutes (19 question)

4. Score your test using the answer key at the end of the files

5. Submit the essay using the online form; Joey will score the essay once you send it in!

And a few more helpful hints

• Split it up - only take 1-2 subjects in a day to allow yourself a chance to rest and stay focused on a long test!

• Read the instructions inside each section before you begin;

• You can take the subjects in any order (start with something you feel good about)

• Use a calculator on the math section (just like you can on the real test!)

• Set a schedule/goal - when do you want to finish all 5 sections by?

Frequently Asked Questions

• • Can I take the sections over a few days?

    • Yes and you should! You can't actually take the official HISET all on the same day, so it's a good idea to break up this test so you don't get too tired. Maybe take 2 sections per week for the next few weeks. But remember, if you start a subject, make sure to finish it within the allowed time on the same day.

  • Should I keep studying online?

    • Yes! You can take this practice test slowly over the next couple weeks. In the meantime, be sure to continue practicing on Khan Academy and in your other classes.

  • Will I get eLearn hours for the practice test?

    • Yes! Once you take each section, score the exam, and submit your results with the online form, you will receive 4.5 hours!

  • Is the practice test digital?

    • No - the files below are just PDFs. So you can either print and take the exam on paper, or just open the files and look at the questions on the computer screen while writing your answers down.

Downloading the Exam Files

Take this short quiz in order to get the link to download the exam!