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HiSET Practice Exam – Science
HiSET is joining the GED as an alternative pathway to a K12 degree in Minnesota. This link provides students with an opportunity to assess their science knowledge prior to taking the HiSET exam. Read More
Taking the HiSET® Official Practice Test (OPT)
Students must create an account in Essential Education to gain access to HiSET® Official Practice Tests, which are available in both English and Spanish. Find out more about Official Practice Tests and how to access them. Read More
Minnesota State Requirements for HiSET®
Get information on the eligibility requirements for taking the HiSET® Exam in Minnesota, including age, residency, test preparation and instruction, fees, financial assistance, and personal identification. Read More
HiSET® Test at a Glance
Multiple downloadable resources are available to help test takers succeed on the HiSET®, such as free HiSET Practice Tests, a HiSET Study Companion, scoring guides, a Math Formula Sheet, and more. Read More
Onboarding as a New HiSET® Test Center
Wondering where to begin onboarding as a new HiSET test center? If you are interested in creating a HiSET testing center at your site, please submit a ticket requesting information. Read More
HiSET® FAQs
Find the answers to common test taker questions about the HiSET®, including free downloadable practice tests and other resources you need to pass the HiSET® and earn your high school equivalency credential. Read More
Creating a HiSET® Account
Sign in or create an account to retrieve your HiSET Minnesota test information. Read More
COABE Voter Resources
COABE has compiled an extensive online library of voter resources. There are links to help people register to vote, either online or by mail, and a link on where to get more information about their local polling place. In addition, the site includes a very comprehensive list of free voter resources for all levels of ABE students. Resources from Voice of America, StoryCorps, TED-ED, and US Citizenship Podcast, just to name a few, can be easily accessed. Read More
CUNY HSE Social Studies Curriculum Framework: Integrating Reading & Writing
The Social Studies: Integrating Reading & Writing Curriculum Framework is a free resource that incorporates social studies content with various reading and writing skills. The curriculum is designed for HSE teachers but lessons and activities could be adapted for other levels. Units 1-3 all include lesson plans and supporting materials and cover the colonial period, the Constitution, and westward expansion. Each provides topical social studies content and then uses it to reinforce reading, writing, and vocabulary skills. For Units 4-12, while there are no lessons or materials, there is a curriculum map with guidelines. Also included is a comprehensive resource guide for HSE social studies. Read More
Smithsonian for Educators
The Smithsonian offers a wealth of free educator resources from their museums and other facilities including the African American Museum, American Indian Museum, American History museum, and many others. Generally, each museum's educator resource section has curriculum guides and a wide range of standards-based, multi-level lessons and activities in both print and digital forms. The site also provides links to many professional development opportunities (online and in-person) to help teachers incorporate museum learning into their instructional planning and delivery. Read More