GGVS High School Equivalency Test
The purpose of the GGVS's High School Equivalency Exam is to verify that a student has achieved academic knowledge and skills based on a GGVS high school course according to the standards of the state of California.
The Social Studies test provides evidence of a test taker's ability to use social studies content knowledge
as well as analyze and evaluate various kinds of social studies information. The test uses materials
from a variety of content areas, including history, political science, geography, and economics. Primary
documents, posters, cartoons, timelines, maps, graphs, tables, charts, and reading passages may be
used to present information. The questions may ask test takers to distinguish statements of fact from
opinion; recognize the limitations of procedures and methods; and make judgments about the
reliability of sources, the validity of inferences and conclusions, and the adequacy of information for
drawing conclusions. This test may contain some questions that will not count toward your score.
- Teacher: master school
The Science test provides evidence of a test taker's ability to use science content knowledge, apply
principles of scientific inquiry, and interpret and evaluate scientific information. Most of the questions
in the test are associated with stimulus materials that provide descriptions of scientific investigations
and their results. Scientific information is based on reports that might be found in scientific journals.
Graphs, tables, and charts are used to present information and results.
The science situations use material from a variety of content areas such as: physics, chemistry, botany,
zoology, health, and astronomy. The questions may ask test takers to identify the research question
of interest, select the best design for a specific research question, and recognize conclusions that can
be drawn from results. Test takers also may be asked to evaluate the adequacy of procedures and
distinguish among hypotheses, assumptions, and observations. This test may contain some questions
that will not count toward your score.
- Teacher: master school
The Mathematics test assesses mathematical knowledge and competencies. The test measures a test
taker's ability to solve quantitative problems using fundamental concepts and reasoning skills. The
questions present practical problems that require numerical operations, measurement, estimation,
data interpretation, and logical thinking. Problems are based on realistic situations and may test
abstract concepts such as algebraic patterns, precision in measurement, and probability. This test may
contain some questions that will not count toward your score.
- Teacher: master school
The Language Arts – Writing test provides information about a test taker’s skill in recognizing and
producing effective standard American written English. The multiple-choice questions measure a
test taker's ability to edit and revise written text. The essay question measures a test taker's ability to
generate and organize ideas in writing.
- Teacher: master school
The Language Arts – Reading test evaluates a test taker's ability to understand, interpret, and analyze various types of reading materials. The test includes 40% literary texts and 60% informational texts, assessing comprehension and critical thinking skills across both categories.
- Teacher: master school