Testing for Homeschoolers
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CHOOSING THE LEVEL Choose the test level that corresponds to the level of work the student is currently doing. This is sometimes the same as their school age, but often is not. Test Level Work Level Level 12* 1.6 - 3.2 Level 13 2.6 - 4.2 Level 14 3.6 - 5.2 Level 15 4.6 - 6.2 Level 16 5.6 - 7.2 Level 17 6.6 - 8.2 Level 18 7.6 - 9.2 Level 19 8.6 - 10.2 Level 20 9.6 - 11.2 Level 21/22 10.6 - 12.9 *at select locations, only for students who are doing second grade work but are 8 yrs. old. |
Testing takes place for the morning of two days from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
There are ten sub-tests, including:
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Register early. Space is limited. Mail registrations so they will be postmarked seven days before testing. Confirmation will be by e-mail or phone.
Late registrations are only accepted if space is available. Please call first (360-573-0857). There is a $10 per student fee for late registrations. In consideration of other families, there will be no on-site registration. WHAT TO BRING: * Two sharp pencils * A good eraser * A book to read * Water bottle * Healthy snacks |
SCORING THE TESTS
SCORING BY PARENTS:
Parents may score their child’s test on the second day after testing is finished.
Parents should bring:
• A colored pencil or pen • Regular pencil • Calculator • Previous year’s test scores
Please have a plan for your children so you can devote time to scoring.
SCORING BY THE TEACHER:
Parents can have the tests scored by the teacher for an additional $15 per test.
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR TESTING
Make sure your child has a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and has a stress-free morning (as much as possible) before arriving at testing. Have them come prepared with supplies (pencil, eraser, and a book or extra paper), healthy snacks and a water bottle. This will help them do their best on the test.
REMEMBER: A child's performance throughout the year is likely a more valid measure than a single test score. Testing is a snapshot in time of a child's knowledge and abilities. It can be affected by fatigue, stress, and emotional state at the time of testing. Most importantly, it does not measure many of the most significant predictors of success, such as effort, initiative, creativity, and drive.
Make sure your child has a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and has a stress-free morning (as much as possible) before arriving at testing. Have them come prepared with supplies (pencil, eraser, and a book or extra paper), healthy snacks and a water bottle. This will help them do their best on the test.
REMEMBER: A child's performance throughout the year is likely a more valid measure than a single test score. Testing is a snapshot in time of a child's knowledge and abilities. It can be affected by fatigue, stress, and emotional state at the time of testing. Most importantly, it does not measure many of the most significant predictors of success, such as effort, initiative, creativity, and drive.
