NOTE: “Answers” emails have ended for the school year and will resume September 2nd.
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1.  When was the Alaska HSGQE first implemented?

2.  Why was the HSGQE created?

3.  When did students take this exam? Be specific.

4.  For what reasons did the Alaska legislature recently eliminate the HSGQE? (see para. 4-7)

5.  a) What is replacing the HSGQE?
b) Do you think this will be a better way to test students' academic achievements?  Explain your answer.
c) Do you think the Alaskan government should pay the exam fees for students?  Explain your answer.