The science portion of the HSPE is composed of 60 multiple-choice questions that demonstrate the student’s depth of knowledge (cognitive domains). Students demonstrate science proficiency by responding to questions based on skills pertaining to: Physical science; Life science; Earth/space science; and The nature of science.
Science Passing Scaled Score
300 out of 500 (60.0%)

TIPS: Targeted Interventions for Proficiency in Science
NHSPE Science Exam Design Information
2008-2009 NHSPE Brochure
Department of Education NHSPE Website
CCSD NHSPE Website
RPDP NHSPE Science Website










2009 - Test H 2009
Key
2001 - Test Form C
Key
2000 - Test Form B
Key
1999 - Test Form A
Key
* dates may change
November 16, 2009
Reading Proficiency
(Non-Proficient Juniors & Seniors)
November 17, 2009
Mathematics Proficiency
(Non-Proficient Juniors & Seniors)
November 18, 2009
Writing Proficiency
(Non-Proficient Juniors & Seniors)
November 19, 2009
Science Proficiency
(Non-Proficient Juniors & Seniors)
March 8, 2010
Reading Proficiency
(Sophmores, Non-Proficient Juniors & Seniors)
March 9, 2010
Mathematics Proficiency
(Sophmores, Non-Proficient Juniors & Seniors)
Freshmen, Proficient Juniors & Seniors do not attend school.
March 10, 2010
Writing Proficiency
(Non-Proficient Juniors & Seniors)
March 11, 2010
Science Proficiency
(Sophmores, Non-Proficient Juniors & Seniors)
May 3, 2010
Reading Proficiency
(Non-Proficient Seniors)
May 4, 2010
Mathematics Proficiency
(Non-Proficient Seniors)
May 5, 2010
Writing Proficiency
(Non-Proficient Seniors)

July 12, 2010
Science Proficiency
(Class of 2010)
Exam-takers will need to register for this test.
July 13, 2010
Reading Proficiency
(Class of 2010)
Exam-takers will need to register for this test.
July 14, 2010
Mathematics Proficiency
(Class of 2010)
Exam-takers will need to register for this test.
July 15, 2010
Writing Proficiency
(Class of 2010)
Exam-takers will need to register for this test.