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