Validating HiSET® Tests as High School Equivalency Tests That Improve Educational, Vocational, and Quality‐of‐Life Outcomes

Results from two studies provided strong evidence for the validity of the HiSET® tests, thereby demonstrating that HiSET is a well‐developed battery of tests with passing and college and career readiness (CCR) standards that, when met, provide a pathway to postsecondary education, better employment...

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Published in:ETS research report series 2022-12, Vol.2022 (1), p.1-31
Main Authors: Klieger, David M., Williams, Kevin M., Bochenek, Jennifer L., Ezzo, Chelsea, Jackson, Teresa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
academic knowledge
academic proficiency
academic skills
ACT
college and career readiness
credential
diploma
educational attainment
educational outcomes
efficacy
employment outcomes
GED
general equivalency
high school equivalency
HiSET® tests
income
quality of life
salary
utility
validity
vocational outcomes
wage
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Summary:Results from two studies provided strong evidence for the validity of the HiSET® tests, thereby demonstrating that HiSET is a well‐developed battery of tests with passing and college and career readiness (CCR) standards that, when met, provide a pathway to postsecondary education, better employment opportunities and wages, and a better quality of life to those who are unable to experience a traditional high school education. Positive relationships exist between HiSET scores and both high school grades and ACT scores, including high levels of agreement between HiSET CCR indicators and ACT CCR indicators. Therefore, evidence supports the claim that HiSET scores are measures of high school equivalency, preparedness for middle skills jobs, and college readiness. Furthermore, there is evidence that passing the HiSET provides value to stakeholders. Passing the HiSET battery is associated with gaining academic and personal skills, college enrollment, employment gains (e.g., obtaining employment, obtaining more full‐time employment, wage increases, and improvement in a job or position), and quality‐of‐life improvements.
ISSN:2330-8516
2330-8516
DOI:10.1002/ets2.12359