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High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) Syllabus
An alternative high-school equivalency exam accepted by many US states in place of the GED. The full High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) syllabus: 5 subjects, 23 chapters, 98 topics and 168 sub-topics, with 273 flashcards written against it.
High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) subjects
High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) has 5 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Language Arts - Reading
- Comprehension of Literary and Informational Texts · 4 topics
- Inference and Interpretation · 4 topics
- Analysis of Craft and Structure · 4 topics
- Synthesis, Evaluation, and Generalization · 4 topics
Language Arts - Writing
- Standard English Grammar and Usage · 5 topics
- Mechanics: Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling · 4 topics
- Sentence Structure and Revision · 4 topics
- Organization and Effective Writing · 4 topics
- The Argumentative Essay · 5 topics
Mathematics
- Numbers and Operations · 4 topics
- Algebraic Concepts · 5 topics
- Measurement and Geometry · 5 topics
- Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics · 4 topics
Science
- Scientific Inquiry and Reasoning · 4 topics
- Life Science · 5 topics
- Physical Science · 4 topics
- Earth and Space Science · 4 topics
Social Studies
- Social Studies Skills and Practices · 4 topics
- United States History · 5 topics
- World History · 4 topics
- Civics and Government · 4 topics
- Economics · 4 topics
- Geography · 4 topics
High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) flashcards
273 question-and-answer cards across 5 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) syllabus?
High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) covers 5 subjects: Language Arts - Reading, Language Arts - Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
How many chapters and topics are in the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) syllabus?
23 chapters and 98 topics, broken down further into 168 sub-topics, across 5 subjects. Social Studies is the largest subject, with 25 topics in 6 chapters.
Are there High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) flashcards?
Yes — 273 question-and-answer flashcards in 5 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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