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Why CAHSEE Matters to YouIt’s one of 3 types of requirements you
must meet to earn your diploma from PHS• Must pass BOTH English and math
portions of CAHSEE• Must pass Algebra 1• Must complete the 220 credits or requirements of district
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CAHSEE Opportunities
• One opportunity to pass in 10th grade• Two opportunities in 11th grade• Five opportunities to take in 12th grade
(remember that May test scores may not come back in time for Graduation)
Who wants to take a test 8 times?
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10th grade CAHSEE
You will take the test over 2 days in March.• The English exam will be on Tuesday, March
17.• The math exam will be on Wednesday, March
18.
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English Test
• 9th/10th grade standards• Word analysis• Reading comprehension• Literary response• Writing strategies• Writing conventions• Writing applications (Essay)
Items in RED
have the most
weight in your
CAHSEE score
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• 79 multiple choice questions PLUS ESSAY• Reading passages 50% literary texts, 50%
informational texts• Is always the first test taken• Is an untimed test
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Math Portion
• Grade 6 and 7 standards, 15% algebra 1 standards
• Number sense• Stats, Data Analysis, & Probability• Algebra and Functions (7th grade)
• Measurement and Geometry• Mathematical reasoning • Algebra 1
Items in BLUE
have the most
weight on your
CAHSEE score
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• All multiple choice• 92 questions• Always taken the day after the English CAHSEE• Is an untimed test• No calculators*• No scratch paper—
write in test booklet
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Let’s Talk Numbers
Our goal/ expectation is that students will score proficient on CAHSEE—that means you meet the FEDERAL requirements
• Proficient score is 380 (perfect score is 450) on both math and English
• On English test, that’s a 77% (only 14 questions above passing or 61%)
• On math test, that’s a 73% (only 15 questions above passing or 54%)
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How to Prepare
• Do well in your classes, especially English and math• Thursdays in Advisory- CAHSEE prep• Go to Library –ask for a FREE study guide—both for
English and math• Go online –www.cde.ca.gov (see testing and
CAHSEE) study guides also available here
practice exams released test questions – be familiar with HOW they write/word
questions