Introduction and Explanations for California Exit Exams
The official name of the California Exit Exam is California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE). The stated goal of the CAHSEE is to "significantly improve pupil achievement in public high schools and to ensure that pupils who graduate from public high schools can demonstrate grade level competency in reading, writing, and mathematics". The test consists of two parts: English language arts and mathematics. For speakers of English as a Second Language, the English Language Arts section is certainly the most difficult. The English Language Arts part of the test includes 82 multiple choice questions and 2 essays based on standards from 6 language arts strands.
Taking advantage of these resources can help non-native speakers prepare in advance for these exams. Unfortunately, I was unable to locate any guides for the CAHSEE specifically designed for non-native English speakers. If you know of any, please send me an email at esl.guide@about.com so that I may point it out to others.
Free Practice Resources and Study Guides for California Exit Exams
California Department of Education
Overview of all California Department of Education resources related to the CAHSEE.
Excellent point by point description and help for the CAHSEE. This guide provides test taking strategies and is certainly one of the most useful free CAHSEE study resources available on the internet. Provided by the Study Guide Zone.
Frequently asked Questions for parents and guardians about the CAHSEE.
Study guides, exam blueprints and past test questions provided by the California Department of Education.
Study guides written for students to help them with the English Language Arts part of the test by the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
Excellent point by point description and help for the CAHSEE. This guide provides test taking strategies and is certainly one of the most useful free CAHSEE study resources available on the internet. Provided by the Study Guide Zone.
Overview and online CAHSEE resources provided by ETS the Education Testing Service.
Commercial Practice Resources and Study Guides for California Exit Exams
Best Test Preparation for the CAHSEE
This book provides a reasonably priced study and practice guide to passing the English Language Arts section of the CAHSEE.
Barron's How to Prepare for the CAHSEE
Another study book by a trusted name in education publishing. This study guide and practice book also focuses on the English Language Arts section of the CAHSEE.
Barron's How to Prepare for the CAHSEE
This Barron's study guide and practice book focuses on the Maths section of the CAHSEE.
Internet Based Test Preparation for the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
This internet based system is intended for classes and provides a full suite of testing, feedback and study materials. Unfortunately, it seems that this system is not available for individual purchase.
