Testing

The High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) measures minimum competencies of essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Passing all three sections of the HSGQE is part of the requirements to receive a diploma in the State of Alaska. The HSGQE is administered twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring.

In general

• Participate in your student’s learning activities
• Read aloud to your student
• Encourage good study habits - set aside a specific time for homework
• Provide a quiet, well-lighted place for your student to study
• Communicate often with your student’s teachers
• Talk to your child often about school
• Require regular school attendance
• Emphasize the importance of academic achievement
• Provide activities at home that relate to school learning
• Provide your student with a balanced, nutritious diet
• Support and encourage your student
• Listen to your student
• Model being a life-long learner

During testing, help your student

• Get a good night’s rest the night before

• Eat a nutritious breakfast on test days

• Be at school and on time on test days
  (Do not schedule medical, dental, or
  other appointments on test days)

Reducing test anxiety

• Test anxiety can be tamed
• General tips for test taking
• Guidelines for taking an essay exam
• How stereotypes undermine test scores

Contact the school if you have other questions about the test or visit www.asdk12.org/depts/assess_eval/