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HiSET Language Arts – Writing
The HiSET writing subtest: editing and revision multiple choice plus an argumentative essay
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At a glance
- Set by
- PSI Services
- Level
- High school equivalency (adult learners)
- Region
- United States
- Programme
- HiSET (High School Equivalency Test)
The format, as published
- 120 min: 60 multiple-choice questions plus 1 essay.
- The multiple choice covers organization of ideas (22%), language facility (43%) and writing conventions (35%).
- The essay is scored 1–6 on developing a central position or claim, organization, language facility and conventions.
- Subtest scaled 1–20.
- Pass needs at least 8 and an essay of at least 2; College and Career Ready needs at least 15 and an essay of at least 4.
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