The writing portion of the HSPE requires students to demonstrate writing proficiency by responding to topics: narrative or descriptive and persuasive or expository. Student writing is scored by State of Nevada teachers using a six-point scoring guide.
Writing Passing Score
7 out of 12 (58.3%)
The sum of two topic scores (1-6 possible).

NHSPE Writing Exam Analytic Scoring Guide
NHSPE Writing Exam Scoring Ruberic
2008-2009 NHSPE Brochure
Department of Education NHSPE Website
CCSD NHSPE Website
CCSD NHSPE Writing Website
CCSD Test Taking Strategies
RPDP NHSPE ELA Website










2004 - Sample Test
2 topics with scored example answers
* 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.