HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS

(For information regarding the Grade 10 SBA/HSGQE, please go to:
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/assessment/sba.html)

General Information

• Blueprint for the Alaska HSGQE - PDF
• FERPA - Protecting Student Privacy - PDF
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Guide to Earning a High School Diploma in Alaska - PDF
• HSGQE Performance Standards Assessed- PDF
• HSGQE Core Test Item Comparison (Grade 10 SBA-HSGQE 2006 & Grade 10 SBA-HSGQE 2007) - PDF
• Noon v. State
• Participation Guidelines for Alaska Students in State Assessments, September 2007 edition - PDF
• State High School Exit Exams (a publication from Center on Education Policy) - PDF
• State High School Exit Exams - Education Commission of the States' High School Exit Exam Information Database
• State Exit Exams Summary - Word
  This is a summary of all states, including those that offer exit exams that are accepted for waiver, those that offer exit exams that are not comparable to Alaska's high school graduation qualifying exam, and those that do not offer exit exams.
• Testing Requirements for Schools with Carnegie Waivers - PDF

Item Samplers / Practice Tests

• Item Samplers / Practice Tests (Includes scoring guide)

Teacher Resources

• 4-Point Scoring Rubric for Writing Subtests - PDF
• 6-Point Scoring Rubric for Writing Subtests - PDF
• Guide to Test Interpretation for Teachers and Staff - Spring 2009 - PDF
• Test Reference Sheets
  • Math Reference Sheet - PDF
  • Writing Skills Checklist - PDF
• Proficiency Descriptors - Mathematics - PDF, Reading - PDF, and Writing - PDF
• Test Security Ethics - PDF
• Test Security Supplement - PDF

Test Coordinator Resources

• 2009-2010 HSGQE Administration Dates
• Assessment Proficiency Scores - PDF
• HSGQE Test Administration Directions - Fall 2009 - PDF
• HSGQE Test Coordinator's Manual - Fall 2009 - PDF
• HSGQE Technical Reports
• HSGQE Retest Training Presentation (Fall 2009) - PowerPoint
• Student Report Mockups - Student Report p.1 - PDF, Student Report p.2 - PDF, School Roster - PDF,
  School Summary - PDF, Student Roster - PDF
• Secure Materials Transfer Form - PDF

Test Coordinator Forms

• Alternate Test Center
• HSGQE Flexible Scheduling
  • Application - MS Word
  • Terms of Agreement - MS Word
• HSGQE Rescore Request Form - MS Word, PDF
• Proctor Log Form Sample - PDF
• Student Testing Roster Forms
  • All Content Areas - PDF
  • ELL In-District HSGQE Accommodation Monitoring Form - Word
  • IEP In-District HSGQE Accommodation Monitoring Form - Word
  • Mathematics - PDF
  • Reading - PDF
  • Writing - PDF
• Test Security Agreement Forms

Parent/Student Resources

• Guidance for Parents of Ninth Graders Transitioning into High School - PDF
• Guide to Test Interpretation for the HSGQE Retest for Parents and Students - Spring 2009
  • 8.5 x 11 - PDF
  • 11 x 17 - PDF
• HSGQE Re-Examination Guidance - PDF
• Waiver and Appeal Guidelines - PDF
• Waiver Applications - Late Arrival, Rare and Unusual Circumstances, & Out of State Competency Exam
• Waiver Appeal Application - PDF

Contact Assessment Unit