A strong vocabulary is fundamental for success on the HSPT. Nearly two-thirds of the problems on the Verbal Skills Subtest incorporate knowledge of vocabulary. Perhaps more surprisingly, almost half of the Reading Subtest consists of defining vocabulary words in context. It could be said that roughly half of the Reading Subtest is essentially a vocabulary …
The HSPT®, or High School Placement Test®, is a 298-question, multiple-choice exam consisting of 5 separate subtests: Verbal (60 problems/18 minutes) Quantitative (52 Problems/30 minutes)Break – 5 minutes (time may vary) Reading (62 Problems/25 minutes) Mathematics (64 Problems/45 minutes)Break – 2 to 5 minutes (time may vary) Language (60 Problems/25 minutes) Here are the main …
There is one main score to look for on the HSPT® score report and that is called the Composite National Percentile, which is abbreviated as “NP-NS” under the “Performance Scores” section. This is a student’s national score and is the score that high schools generally use for admissions. Students will also be given National Percentiles …
