High School Placement Test
& Prep Class
The Scholastic Testing Service (STS) - High School Placement Test (HSPT) measures a student's ability in cognitive and basic skill areas and can be administered in a relatively limited amount of time. Since the entire battery is standardized the end results are directly comparable for all test areas and can be related to the level of the students at the time of entering high school.
High School Placement Test Dates
Saturday, November 19, 2011 (8 am to 12 pm) $25
Saturday, December 3, 2011 (8 am to 12 pm) $25
Saturday, February 4, 2012 (8 am to 12 pm) $25
Saturday, March 24, 2012 (8 am to 12 pm) $25
COGNITIVE SKILLS
Verbal
60 questions assessing a variety of skills, including verbal analogy, verbal classification, logical reasoning, and the recognition and usage of synonyms and antonyms. (Verbal Ability Score)
Quantitative
52 questions on number and letter series, picture analogy, and picture classification. (Quantitative Ability Score)
BASIC SKILLS
Reading
62 questions testing major comprehension skills including: ability to remember important ideas and significant details, recognizing central thought or purpose, making logical inferences, and understanding vocabulary in context. (Reading Score)
Mathematics
64 questions evaluating computation, problem-solving skills, knowledge of important concepts, and ability to reason. (Mathematics Score) LANGUAGE 60 questions testing skills in grammar, spelling, syllabication, style, usage, and diction. (Language Score) SCIENCE 30 questions testing basic science knowledge learned through the 7th grade.
Brother Rice offers two HSPT Prep Classes (Oct. 15 & Nov. 15) to familiarize 8th graders with the HSPT and to get a better understanding of the test. The class is taught by Brother Rice faculty who will guide students through sample versions of the different test sections. A Student will also receive a practice booklet if he attends the class. This booklet can be used at home to further practice for the exam.
If you have any questions feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 248-647-2526 ext. 2022 or 2023.
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