HiSET Reading case studies
HiSET Reading · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The HiSET® program is a route to a high school equivalency (HSE) credential - a way for adults who did not finish high school to show they have the knowledge and skills of a high school graduate. The official HiSET site describes itself as the gateway to that credential and stresses that, wherever you are in life, it is never too late to earn your high school diploma. HiSET is aimed at adult learners who want to move ahead in a career or in further education, and it is offered through participating states, each of which sets its own requirements and fees. Getting started is mostly an administrative process. The HiSET Reading case studies are 5 cases and about 2,671 words.
1The LED Streetlight Paragraph: Purpose and Balance
The city reports that electricity use for street lighting fell 38 percent, saving about $41,000 in the first year. At a public meeting, resident Dana Ortiz said the new light is 'harsh and blue-white' and makes her street feel like a parking lot.
534 words, about 3 min2Revising the Teen Center Paragraph
Many teenagers are bored after school. A teen center would give them something to do.
552 words, about 3 min3Comparing Flyer Printing Plans
A school fundraiser needs 600 flyers. A print shop offers two plans.
502 words, about 3 min4Fertilizer, Windowsills, and a Confounded Experiment
A student tests whether a new liquid fertilizer increases bean plant growth. She fills 10 identical small pots with the same soil and plants one bean seed in each.
504 words, about 3 min5The Downtown Safety Article
In the past year, I have seen three fights outside my store, and my customers tell me they are afraid to come downtown after dark. The article does not mention the council member's statement or the source of the 6 percent figure.
579 words, about 3 min