Self-Paced Prep: High School Placement Test (HSPT)
In this self-paced class, learners will use targeted resources to master key HSPT concepts. With focused prep and personalized support, they can build confidence and succeed on their own schedule.
Stacia Charette, Certified English Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(168)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Additional assignments to reinforce skills will be provided with each video unit.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
This self-paced course is designed to fully prepare students for the High School Placement Test (HSPT), ideal for those seeking admission to private schools. Weekly lessons will cover each section of the HSPT, using top resources to ensure comprehensive preparation. Posted video content and supplemental materials will focus on effective test-taking strategies for all HSPT sections, including verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, mathematics achievement, and language skills. Learners will receive targeted support through instructor feedback, building on their strengths while addressing areas for improvement. In a supportive group setting, students can discuss and refine their thought processes and reasoning. With ample practice tests and exercises, learners will become familiar with the exam format, build confidence, and minimize test-day anxiety, setting them up for success.
Learning Goals
Become well-acquainted with the exam format.Build confidence while easing any test-day anxiety.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Test Format and Word Relationship Strategies: Exploring Verbal Reasoning
The lesson will begin with a brief overview of the test format, followed by a focus on the HSPT verbal reasoning section. We’ll work through practice questions that assess your ability to understand and analyze word relationships, including analogies, antonyms, classification, logic, and synonyms. You’ll learn strategies to recognize patterns, identify word meanings, and make logical connections. Lesson 2:
Exploring Verbal Reasoning: Mastering Word Relationships and Logic
In the second lesson, we’ll keep focusing on the HSPT verbal reasoning section, practicing questions that test your understanding of word relationships, such as analogies, antonyms, classification, logic, and synonyms. You’ll develop strategies to spot patterns, interpret word meanings, and make logical connections. Lesson 3:
Mastering the Quantitative Sections: Comparison, Geometry, and Number Series
The third lesson will shift focus to the quantitative sections, covering comparison, geometric comparison, number manipulation, and series. Lesson 4:
Mastering the Reading Section: Author’s Intent, Inferences, and Vocabulary Skill
The fourth lesson will cover the reading section of the HSPT, evaluating your ability to understand the author’s intent and make inferences, recall factual details, recognize synonymous meanings, and interpret vocabulary in context. Other Details
Supply List
Learners will benefit from printing or digitally downloading and editing each unit's supplemental practice materials to enhance their study experience.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
168reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Central Florida
I am a certified Nevada state teacher for grades 6-12, specializing in English Language Arts and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Additionally, I hold certifications in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).
As a qualified and experienced tutor, I offer personalized group and one-on-one instruction in various subjects. My expertise includes:
✓Audition Preparation
✓Public Speaking
✓College Application Assistance and Essay Writing Support
✓Reading and English Instruction for elementary, middle, and high school students
✓Resume Writing and Interview Preparation
✓Standardized Test Preparation
✓ Study and Organization Skills Development
I create a learning environment that is both fun-loving and effective. I include a lot of interaction and visual elements within my teaching to engage learners.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$22
weekly8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 12-15
