CAHSEE

Is there a CAHSEE in your future?
by Yassel Jimenez

Upcoming Sophomores, are you ready for the CAHSEE? You guys are still Freshman, and the CAHSEE is not until next year but, it's never too early to get ready for the California High School Exit Exam. The more information you have the better score you get.

What is the CAHSEE? CAHSEE is an exam required by the state of California. Students must pass both parts of the CASHEE to earn their high school diploma.

Who takes the CAHSEE? You first take the CAHSEE in 10th grade, but don't worry, if you don't pass it the first time, you have two opportunities to pass.

Why is the CAHSEE important? Clearly CAHSEE is important because it is one of the graduation requirements; if you don't pass the CAHSEE, you don't graduate.

There are two parts of the CAHSEE: ELA and Math. Each test takes about 4 school hours. The ELA part of the test includes multiple choice questions that cover vocabulary, comprehension, and analysis of information and literary text. It also includes a writing task where you have to showknowledge of writing strategies, applications, and the conventions of English (grammar, spelling, and punctuation.) The math part of the test includes 5th, 6th, and 7th grade math and some algebra. It includes arithmetic, decimals, fractions, and percents.

Students can prepare for the CAHSEE by being in school every day and participating in class. They can also talk to their counselors about study guides. Or you can visit" http:// www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp
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