Louisiana is transforming public education with the "Reaching for Results" reform initiative. "Reaching for Results" includes higher standards for what students should know and be able to do, school and district accountability, increased resources for schools and students, and a new testing program, including the Graduation Exit Exam for the 21st Century (GEE 21). The goal of the GEE 21 is to ensure that students graduate from high school with some basic skills and knowledge in English, math, science, and social studies. The GEE 21 replaces the old GEE, which has been in place since 1989. On the GEE 21, instead of receiving "pass" or "fail" scores, students will receive an achievement level ranging from a top level of "Advanced" to a failing level of "Unsatisfactory." Students who are in the 10th grade in Spring 2001 must pass the English and math tests to graduate. This booklet contains GEE 21 Math and English sample test questions. In the booklet, the questions are arranged from least difficult (Approaching Basic) to most difficult (Advanced). The booklet is divided into the following sections: GEE 21 Achievement Levels; Sample Math Test Items; Sample English Language Arts Test Items; High-Stakes Testing Questions and Answers; and Test-Taking Tips. (NKA)