Standards-Aligned Practice & Keystone Exam Prep
Progress Learning helps Pennsylvania high school students prepare for and excel at the Keystone state assessments across all subjects, including Biology, Algebra 1, Literature, and more.
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Aligned to the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams on All Subjects
Take a look at sample questions used in Biology, Algebra I, and Literature Keystone prep
3.1.9-12.D The Cell Cycle
A1.2.2.1.1 Rates of change
L.F.1.1.1 Author’s Purpose
Proven Results in Helping Schools Succeed Across the Country
Digital PSSA and Keystone Testing Blueprints: What Do We Know Before Testing?
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Pennsylvania’s New High School Financial Education Requirement for 2026–2027
Pennsylvania is joining a growing national effort to ensure students graduate with foundational financial knowledge. Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, every Pennsylvania high school must offer a standalone personal finance course worth at least 0.5 credit. For school and district leaders, this change involves more than simply adding… Read More
Help Your Students Master Digital PSSA and Keystone Exams
Free Guide: Preparing for TEIs in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania schools are navigating big changes in state testing. With all PSSA and Keystone exams going fully digital by 2026, educators are now responsible for preparing students for more than just content—they must build digital fluency and confidence with… Read More
Pennsylvania’s 2025‑26 Budget Is Finally Law: What K‑12 Leaders Should Know
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has reached resolution on a long‑delayed budget. On November 12, 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the FY 2025‑26 budget into law, a balanced plan of about $50.1 billion. For K‑12 schools and districts in Pennsylvania, the… Read More
Understanding the Future Ready PA Index and How to Improve Indicators
Pennsylvania schools face growing pressure to demonstrate success across multiple dimensions, not just test scores. If you’re a district leader, curriculum director, or principal in Pennsylvania, you’ve likely spent time analyzing your school’s Future Ready PA Index results and wondering how to move the needle on those… Read More
The Pennsylvania STEELS Standards: Preparing for New Science Standards in PA
Pennsylvania science teachers are at the forefront of a transformative shift in how science is taught. The newly adopted STEELS standards (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability) mark a major departure from the state’s 2002 science frameworks. Read More
How to Prepare for the New Digital PSSA and Keystone Exams
In April 2024, Pennsylvania officially announced that by Spring 2026, all state-mandated standardized tests—including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams—will be administered online. While roughly 32% of districts have already started this transition, the upcoming mandate requires full statewide adoption, ushering in… Read More
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About Keystone Exams
High school students in Pennsylvania are required to complete end-of-year Keystone Exams. The Keystone exams were created to replace the Grade 11 PSSA and serve as one component of Pennsylvania’s statewide high school graduation requirement.
- Winter Wave 1 December 4 – 18, 2024
- Winter Wave 2 January 6 – 17, 2025
- Spring May 12 – 23, 2025
- Summer July 28 – August 1, 2025
The exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Literature, and Biology.
How Do You Prepare for Keystone Exams?
Connect Parents, Students, and Teachers
Form a team of success with regular communication between parents, students, and teachers.
Use Your Tools
The Pennsylvania Department of Education provides resources about the assessments and additional tools to prepare. Progress Learning can help by providing standards aligned practice to help students prepare for testing.
Identify Problems and Intervene Early
Regular assessments of standards-aligned material can help students make up knowledge gaps ahead of Keystone testing. Create individual study and practice testing in students’ weak areas.
Math
English
Science
Social Studies
English
10th Grade ELA
11th Grade ELA
9th Grade ELA
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT WorkKeys/WIN: Graphic Literacy
ACT WorkKeys/WIN: Workplace Documents
AP English Language & Composition
AP Literature and Composition
English IV
GED Reasoning through Language Arts
Hamlet
Prince of Denmark
High School Writing
HiSET Language Arts - Reading
HiSET Language Arts - Writing
Julius Caesar
Literature Keystone
Macbeth
NAEP Grade 12 Reading
Romeo and Juliet
SAT Reading & Writing
Math
ACT Math
ACT WorkKeys/WIN: Applied Mathematics
Algebra I Keystone
Algebra II
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
ASVAB
Calculus
GED Mathematical Reasoning
Geometry
HiSET Mathematics
Integrated Math I
Integrated Math II
Integrated Math III
NAEP Grade 12 Mathematics
Pre-Calculus
SAT Math
AP Precalculus
Science
9–12 Earth and Space Science PSSA
9–12 Physical Science
ACT Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Biology Keystone
Chemistry
GED Science
Health
HiSET Science
Physics
Social Studies
AP Human Geography
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP World History Modern
Citizenship Test
Civics and Government
Economics
GED Social Studies
Geography
HiSET Social Studies
Introduction to African American History
Personal Finance
US History
World History
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