All five HSPT sections
Basic SkillsReadingHow well a student understands, remembers, and reasons from written passages.
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Know what the questions are asking.
The challenge is often pace rather than basic comprehension. Students need to separate what the passage states from an answer that merely sounds reasonable.
How to prepare effectively.
- 01
Practice locating evidence for every answer.
- 02
Summarize the main idea before looking at the choices.
- 03
Use surrounding sentences to determine vocabulary in context.
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Reading contributes to the Total Basic Skills.
All five main subtests contribute to the Battery Composite. Schools may interpret section scores differently, so confirm admissions and placement policies with each school.
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