Petersons - Master the HiSET

Youve decided to get your high school diploma by preparing to take the HiSET exam. This is a great step! By now, you know that a high school diploma is a very important document to possess. Once you have your high school credential, you will be able to take advantage of training and educational opportunities beyond the high school level and increase your earning potential.

You want to do your best on the HiSET exam, and thats why you purchased this book. Used correctly, this guide will show you what to expect while giving you the most effective practice with subjects you can expect to see on the actual exam. Petersons Master the HiSET Exam provides you with the necessary tools to make the most of the study time you have, including:

Part I is an introduction to the HiSET exam. Youll find out about the structure of the entire exam, what each subtest of the exam covers, how you sign up and where you can take the exam, and what you need to do to get ready for test day.

Parts IIVI review the subject matter for each subtest of the HiSET exam (Language ArtsReading, Language ArtsWriting, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) and offer you powerful strategies for attacking every question type youll encounter in the actual exam.

Part VII consists of two full-length Practice Tests, with answer explanations for each question. Each test contains a similar number and mix of question types youll encounter on the actual exam. To accurately measure your performance on these Practice Tests, be sure to adhere strictly to the stated time limits for each section.

The Language Arts sections provide an opportunity to improve your language skills, which are necessary for good performance in reading, writing, and all other academic areas. The reading selections consist of a wide range of reading matter, from nonfiction to a scene from a novel to business memos and e-mails. Writing questions will examine usage, organization, and mechanics skills in a variety of situations.

The Mathematics section provides user-friendly explanations of math processes in recognition of the particular difficulty that many students have in this area. The review, examples, and answer explanations will help you better comprehend the difficult concepts in the tested areas of numbers and number operations; geometry; data analysis, probability, and statistics; and algebraic concepts.

The Science section reviews those subjects that will appear on the actual HiSET Science subtest: life science, physical science, and earth science. The review will help you with your ability to recall and understand information, draw inferences and conclusions, evaluate data, and apply concepts and ideas to other situations.

The Social Studies review covers history, civics and government, economics, and geography. The review will help you sharpen your comprehension, analysis, evaluation, and application skills for the actual exam.

When you have completed your reviews, take the Practice Tests under simulated test conditions to further sharpen your skills. Find a quiet place where you wont be distracted or interrupted, set a timer for the required time, and work through each test as though it were test day.

Overview

Each chapter begins with a bulleted overview listing the topics that will be covered in the chapter. You know immediately where to look for a topic that you need to work on.

Bonus Information

As you work your way through the book, check the margins to find bonus information and advice. Youll find the following kinds of information:

Note

Notes highlight need-to-know information about the HiSET exam, whether its details about applying and scoring or the structure of a question type.

Tip

Tips provide valuable strategies and insider information to help you score your best on your exam.

Alert!

Alerts do just what they sayalert you to common pitfalls and misconceptions you might face or hear regarding these exams.

Summing It Up

Each review chapter ends with a point-by-point summary that captures the most important items. The summaries are a convenient way to review the content of the chapters.

Remember that knowledge is power. By using Petersons Master the HiSET Exam , you will prepare with the most comprehensive test-preparation guide available. We look forward to helping you receive your high school equivalence credential. Good luck!

Petersons publishes a full line of resources to help guide you. Petersons publications can be found at high school guidance offices, college libraries and career centers, your local bookstore or library, and online at www.petersonsbooks.com. Petersons books are also available as ebooks.

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