In California, students age 16 and older and adults who pass the CHSPE
receive the legal equivalent of a high school diploma, which qualifies
them in their pursuit of a higher education. This updated manual
introduces test takers to the CHSPE with:
- Self-Assessment Test with explained answers to help them assess their
strengths and weaknesses
- Basics of Writing Review, with advice on developing essay writing
skills, and a review of grammar and usage
- Basics of Reading Review, with coaching on interpreting and
understanding different types of reading material
- Basics of Math Review, covering arithmetic, algebra, basic graphs,
measures, geometry, interpreting data and statistics, and probability
- Two full-length model CHSPE tests with answer keys and answer
explanations