HSPT Test Taking Strategies

Question 1

On the HSPT, how many total questions are there across all sections?

Accepted Answer

298

Answer

200

Answer

350

Answer

150

Question 2

How much time do students get to complete the HSPT?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes

Answer

1 hour

Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Question 3

Is there a penalty for guessing on the HSPT?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no penalty for wrong answers

Answer

Yes, wrong answers deduct points

Answer

Only in the math section

Answer

Only in the verbal section

Question 4

Which HSPT section has the most questions?

Accepted Answer

Mathematics (64)

Answer

Verbal Skills (60)

Answer

Quantitative Skills (52)

Answer

Language (60)

Question 5

What grade level is the HSPT designed for?

Accepted Answer

8th graders applying to Catholic high schools

Answer

6th graders

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10th graders

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College freshmen

Question 6

What is the best strategy for the quantitative comparisons on the HSPT?

Accepted Answer

Simplify both quantities to compare them, using estimation when exact calculation is not necessary

Answer

Always pick the largest number

Answer

Skip all comparison questions

Answer

Guess randomly to save time