HSA Review
RM Students are expected to pass the Maryland Biology High School Assessment (HSA) with at least a score of 400.
Strategies for Success
- Don't wait until the last minute; read over your notes every day
- Make sure you understand ALL the unit vocabulary
- Ask questions! of your teacher, your study group, a peer tutor, or a professional tutor
- Use practice resources and ask for more if you still need help
Practice Resources for the Maryland Biology HSA
- The State of Maryland has HSA Practice Tests with real questions from past tests here.
- MCPS also has HSA Practice Tests with feedback here.
- Take a practice test here using the PowerPoint Mrs. Stevens has prepared from the Maryland 2008 HSA questions. The answer key is found on the last slide.
- Review the year's big topics using this PowerPoint, here.
- Attend scheduled practice and review sessions. Ask your teacher for details.