What is the High School Assessment Program? The Maryland High
School Assessments (HSA) are tests that measure school and
individual student progress toward Maryland's High School Core
Learning Goals in in English, Government, Algebra/Data Analysis,
and Biology. Passing the HSA is a graduation requirement
beginning with the graduating class of 2009. Students take each
test whenever they complete the course. For example, some
students may take algebra in seventh grade while others may not
take it until tenth grade. The tests contain multiple-choice
questions and questions requiring written responses. These
questions are based on the content outlined in Maryland's Core
Learning Goals. More information on the Core Learning Goals and
sample test questions are available on the Web at
mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/look_like/. What is the
Maryland State Assessment Program? The Maryland School
Assessment (MSA) is a test of reading, math, and science
achievement. This test provides educators, parents, and the
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