Showing posts with label Hi-SET. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hi-SET. Show all posts

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Learning Express


Have you tried Learning Express yet? Use this eResource to:
  • Take practice SAT and AP tests
  • Study for the HiSET
  • Prepare for professional exams
  • Watch a tutorials on how to use a computer
  • ...and more!
Set up an account with your Framingham Library card number and a valid e-mail address. You do not have to be in the library to use Learning Express if you are a Framingham resident. If you do not live in Framingham, you are welcome to use Learning Express within the library.
Free Online Practice Tests for…
SAT
ACT
AP
ASVAB
GED & HiSET (Also see our HiSET guide)
GMAT
TOEFL
GRE
MTEL
NCLEX-RN
USCIS Naturalization Test
...and more!

Occupational Exams for:
Allied Health
Air Traffic Controller
Civil Service
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical
Emergency Medical Services
Firefighting
Homeland Security
Law Enforcement
Postal Worker
Nursing
Real Estate
Plumbing
Teaching

…and more!

Choose from 9 different centers in Learning Express!
  • Adult Learning Center
  • Career Center
  • High School Equivalency Center
  • College Preparation Center
  • Recursos para hispanohablantes
  • College Center
  • School Center
  • Computer Skills Center
  • Job & Career Accelerator



Thursday, March 12, 2015

HiSET Resources Available at FPL



Taking the HiSET soon? FPL has lots of resources available to help. Visit http://framinghamlibrary.org/resource/HiSET.htm for updates!


Books at FPL

HiSET Books
Call number Title
On Order The Official Guide to the Hiset Exam 
JOB 373.12 HISET Common 2015  Common core achieve. Science
JOB 373.12 HISET Common 2015 Common core achieve. Mathematics
JOB 373.12 HISET Common 2015  Common core achieve. Social studies
JOB 373.12 HISET Common 2015 Common core achieve. Reading & writing

More HiSET books coming soon!



GED Books
Call number Title
JOB 373.12 GED Kaplan 2014 New GED : strategies, practice & review.
JOB 373.12 GED Barron's 2014   How to prepare for the GED test. 
JOB 373.12 GED Peterson 2014   Master the GED. 
JOB 372.12 GED Princeton 2013  Cracking the GED 
SPAN COLL 373.12 Shukyn   El GED en espaƱol para dummies 
SPAN COLL 373.12 Barron's 2010 Barron's GED : el examen de equivalencia de la escuela superior 

We have many more GED books- stop by the top floor to view the collection.



Online Practice Tests


Take free, full-length practice tests online with Learning Express. Set up an account with your Framingham Library card number and a valid e-mail address. You do not have to be in the library to use Learning Express; you may access it anywhere you have an internet connection.

After registering, go to the top left corner of the homepage, and below the logo click where it says “All Centers.” Then, click on “High School Equivalency Center,” and once the page opens type “HiSET” in the search box. Here you will find all the resources available on Learning Express to prepare for the exam.

You will see multiple practice tests for each of the five sections of the HiSET: Language Arts (Reading and Writing,) Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. You may take the practice tests timed or un-timed. You may also save tests and go back to them later.

There is also an Exam Preparation Tutorial that will assess your strengths and weaknesses so you will be able to get an idea of what areas you should focus on when studying.

If you have questions about using this eResource, do not hesitate to contact us!



Websites


HiSET Official Website
Also available in Spanish, this website is the official place for up-to-date HiSET information. You may also print out short practice tests for all five sections of the exam.

Keefe Tech: HiSET Test Center and Preparation Classes
Keefe Tech is a state-approved test center, and offers the exam monthly. View their website for their testing schedule and test day information. Keefe also offers Preparation Classes with Keefe at Night Continuing Education. Call 508-935-0202 for more information.

HiSET Information Brief- 2015
View this document to see exactly what the test covers in all sections.


Questions?
Call: 508-532-5570, Ext. 4361
Email: http://framinghamlibrary.org/asklib.htm
Visit: Reference Desk, top floor