Nevada High School Proficiency Examination Instructional Materials

• HSPE Math Instructional Materials (pdf)

• HSPE Reading Instructional Materials (pdf)

• Instructional materials for science are being developed. Visit the Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program (SNRPDP) to view the Targeted Interventions for Proficiency in Science (TIPS) website.

Item Specifications

Item Specifications may be seen as a 'bridge' between state Standards and test questions.

• HSPE Reading Item Specifications (pdf)

• HSPE Science Item Specifications (pdf)

New Math Standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in August, 2006. New Specifications have been developed to align to these standards. The 2007-2008 test cycle will reflect a combination of the 2001 and 2006 Math Standards. 2006 Standards will be field tested (will not count toward a student's score) during this cycle. For more information on Math Standards, click the "Standards" link on the left.

• Introduction to the HSPE Math Item Specifications

• HSPE Math Item Specifications - 2001 (pdf)

• HSPE Math Item Specifications - 2006 (pdf)

HSPE Resources

HSPE Test Administrator / Coordinator Manuals

• HSPE Retest Test Administrator's Manual (TAM) (pdf)

• HSPE Retest Test Coordinator's Manual (TCM) (pdf)

• HSPE Writing Test Administrator's Manual (TAM) (pdf)

• HSPE Writing Test Coordinator's Manual (TCM) (pdf)

• HSPE Grade 10 (Math/Reading/Science) Test Administrator's Manual (pdf)

• HSPE Grade 10 (Math/Reading/Science) Test Coordinator's Manual (pdf)

Procedures for the Nevada Proficiency Examination Program 2007 -2008:

To view the Procedures for the Nevada Proficiency Examination Program
2007 - 2008 manual, click here --> Nevada Testing Procedures

Additional Resources:

Visit the Measured Progress web site for more information and helpful resources.

For further information regarding High School Proficiency Examinations, please contact:

Henry King, Program Manager
775-687-9194
hking@doe.nv.gov

Tom MacDiarmid, Program Manager
775-687-9259
tmacdiarmid@doe.nv.gov

Cindy Sharp, CRT & HSPE Consultant
775-687-9166
csharp@doe.nv.gov

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