testing
[email protected]
This was a response to a testing question on a state list here. Look at all
the TESTS!!!
~Kelly
Standardized Testing
Testing is required only under Section 59-65-40; therefore, testing is
only required by state law if you homeschool through the school board
of the district you reside in. However, each umbrella association
decides whether testing is or is not required for their members. CHASE
SC does not require testing. If you would like to test your children
even though CHASE SC does not require testing you may contact the
following for information on their testing programs:
1. HSLDA web site: http://www.hslda.org/ email address: info@...
Tests HSLDA members may rent from HSLDA-
The Woodcock-Johnson PsychoEducational Battery-Revised, Tests of
Achievement: This individually administered test is useful for
children who may not test well in a group setting. It must be
administered by a special education teacher.
Brigance Diagnostic Inventories: These are tests that parents or
professionals may administer to determine what skills a child has or
has not mastered. These tests are used routinely in public and private
schools to develop an IEP.
Inventory of Early Development (yellow) — birth through developmental
age 7.
Inventory of Basic Skills (blue) — grades K-6.
Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills (green) — grades preK-9
Inventory of Essential Skills (red) — grades 6-adult.
2. Academic Therapy Publications http://www.academictherapy.com/
1-800-422-7249 - Offers a catalog of testing resources.
3. Bayside School Services http://www.baysideschoolservices.com/
1-800-723-3057 CAT/5 & TCS/2 - These test are administered at home by
the parent.
4. Bob Jones University http://www.bjup.com/services/testing/
1-800-845-5731 Offering a variety of testing materials for the
homeschool family.
5. Christian Liberty Academy
http://ebiz.netopia.com/clpress/pageoflinks/ 1-847-259-4444 CAT
6. Dr. Joe P. Sutton http://www.edtesting.com/ editor of the book,
Special Education: A Biblical Approach and co-author to, Strategies
for Struggling Learners: A guide for the Teaching Parent, is a
certified educational diagnostician and experienced special education
teacher. He offers the following services to home educators: screening
tests, disability evaluations, diagnostic skill evaluations,
achievement tests, and special education consulting. Arrangements can
be made for on-site testing in home school communities. 1-803-967-4729
7. (Retired) Dr. John Blanchard 1-425-822-2772 - 12721 NE 100 First
Place Kirkland, Wash 98033 email: jblanchard3@... Christian
resources for Dyslexia and other learning disorders.
8. Family Learning Organization http://www.familylearning.org/
800-405-TEST CAT-5, Metropolitan & Non-Test Assessments
9. Hewitt Educational Resources
http://www.hewitthomeschooling.com/test/tmain.asp 1-800-890-4097 -
PASS Test for 3rd - 8th. This test is administered at home by the
parent. It was designed for homeschoolers.
10. John Hopkins University's Institute for the Academic Advancement
http://www.jhu.edu/gifted/edplan/dcc_sca2.htm 1-410 516-8301 - SCAT & STEP
11. Harcourt, Inc. http://www.hbem.com/trophy/achvtest/index.htm
1-800-211-8378 - Stanford 9 and 10 Achievement Test
12. Sycamore Tree http://www.mailordercentral.com/sycamoretree/
1-800-779-6750 CTSB
13. Thurber's Educational Assessments 400 Clayton Road Chapel Hill,
NC, 27514 - California Achievement Tests (C.A.T./5) administered by
the parent in the home. Discounts for families with 3 or more children
testing and groups of at least 12.
14. Inland Empire Home School Center IEHSC P.O. Box 1750 Airway
Heights, WA 99001 Phone: 509-299-3766 testing and assessments. They
offer a mail-in assessment service that could fit your family's needs.
15. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/test-ind/stan-b5.html
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition The Fifth Edition of
the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5) includes comprehensive
coverage of all five domains and the ability to compare verbal and
nonverbal performance.
16. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/test-ind/dg-supp.html
Diagnostic Supplement to the WJ III Tests of Cognitive Abilities The
Diagnostic Supplement (DS) expands on the Diagnostic capabilities of
the WJ III Tests of Cognitive Abilities and provides a more complete
evaluation of an individual's relative cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
17. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/test-ind/dean-w.html
Dean-Woodcock Neuropsychological Battery The Dean-Woodcock
Neuropsychological Battery (DW) is a new comprehensive assessment of
sensory-motor functioning that includes a structured interview and
emotional status exam.
18. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/test-ind/bender.html
Bender-Gestalt II The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test, Second Edition
(Bender-Gestalt II) is a brief assessment of visual-motor integration
that may provide interpretive information about an individual's
development and neuropsychological functioning.
19. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/group/bear.html Basic
Early Assessment of Reading (BEAR) The Basic Early Assessment of
Reading is a suite of four criterion-referenced assessments of
beginning reading and language arts skills for Kindergarten through
Grade 3 students; designed to work with your existing reading program.
20. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/aseba/aseba.html ASEBA
Child Behavior Checklists The Achenbach System of Empirically Based
Assessment is available for Pre-School Age (ages 1.5-5), School-Age
(ages 6-18).
21. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/gatb-crs.html GATB
1-800-914-7776, ext. 331
the TESTS!!!
~Kelly
Standardized Testing
Testing is required only under Section 59-65-40; therefore, testing is
only required by state law if you homeschool through the school board
of the district you reside in. However, each umbrella association
decides whether testing is or is not required for their members. CHASE
SC does not require testing. If you would like to test your children
even though CHASE SC does not require testing you may contact the
following for information on their testing programs:
1. HSLDA web site: http://www.hslda.org/ email address: info@...
Tests HSLDA members may rent from HSLDA-
The Woodcock-Johnson PsychoEducational Battery-Revised, Tests of
Achievement: This individually administered test is useful for
children who may not test well in a group setting. It must be
administered by a special education teacher.
Brigance Diagnostic Inventories: These are tests that parents or
professionals may administer to determine what skills a child has or
has not mastered. These tests are used routinely in public and private
schools to develop an IEP.
Inventory of Early Development (yellow) — birth through developmental
age 7.
Inventory of Basic Skills (blue) — grades K-6.
Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills (green) — grades preK-9
Inventory of Essential Skills (red) — grades 6-adult.
2. Academic Therapy Publications http://www.academictherapy.com/
1-800-422-7249 - Offers a catalog of testing resources.
3. Bayside School Services http://www.baysideschoolservices.com/
1-800-723-3057 CAT/5 & TCS/2 - These test are administered at home by
the parent.
4. Bob Jones University http://www.bjup.com/services/testing/
1-800-845-5731 Offering a variety of testing materials for the
homeschool family.
5. Christian Liberty Academy
http://ebiz.netopia.com/clpress/pageoflinks/ 1-847-259-4444 CAT
6. Dr. Joe P. Sutton http://www.edtesting.com/ editor of the book,
Special Education: A Biblical Approach and co-author to, Strategies
for Struggling Learners: A guide for the Teaching Parent, is a
certified educational diagnostician and experienced special education
teacher. He offers the following services to home educators: screening
tests, disability evaluations, diagnostic skill evaluations,
achievement tests, and special education consulting. Arrangements can
be made for on-site testing in home school communities. 1-803-967-4729
7. (Retired) Dr. John Blanchard 1-425-822-2772 - 12721 NE 100 First
Place Kirkland, Wash 98033 email: jblanchard3@... Christian
resources for Dyslexia and other learning disorders.
8. Family Learning Organization http://www.familylearning.org/
800-405-TEST CAT-5, Metropolitan & Non-Test Assessments
9. Hewitt Educational Resources
http://www.hewitthomeschooling.com/test/tmain.asp 1-800-890-4097 -
PASS Test for 3rd - 8th. This test is administered at home by the
parent. It was designed for homeschoolers.
10. John Hopkins University's Institute for the Academic Advancement
http://www.jhu.edu/gifted/edplan/dcc_sca2.htm 1-410 516-8301 - SCAT & STEP
11. Harcourt, Inc. http://www.hbem.com/trophy/achvtest/index.htm
1-800-211-8378 - Stanford 9 and 10 Achievement Test
12. Sycamore Tree http://www.mailordercentral.com/sycamoretree/
1-800-779-6750 CTSB
13. Thurber's Educational Assessments 400 Clayton Road Chapel Hill,
NC, 27514 - California Achievement Tests (C.A.T./5) administered by
the parent in the home. Discounts for families with 3 or more children
testing and groups of at least 12.
14. Inland Empire Home School Center IEHSC P.O. Box 1750 Airway
Heights, WA 99001 Phone: 509-299-3766 testing and assessments. They
offer a mail-in assessment service that could fit your family's needs.
15. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/test-ind/stan-b5.html
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition The Fifth Edition of
the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5) includes comprehensive
coverage of all five domains and the ability to compare verbal and
nonverbal performance.
16. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/test-ind/dg-supp.html
Diagnostic Supplement to the WJ III Tests of Cognitive Abilities The
Diagnostic Supplement (DS) expands on the Diagnostic capabilities of
the WJ III Tests of Cognitive Abilities and provides a more complete
evaluation of an individual's relative cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
17. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/test-ind/dean-w.html
Dean-Woodcock Neuropsychological Battery The Dean-Woodcock
Neuropsychological Battery (DW) is a new comprehensive assessment of
sensory-motor functioning that includes a structured interview and
emotional status exam.
18. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/test-ind/bender.html
Bender-Gestalt II The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test, Second Edition
(Bender-Gestalt II) is a brief assessment of visual-motor integration
that may provide interpretive information about an individual's
development and neuropsychological functioning.
19. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/group/bear.html Basic
Early Assessment of Reading (BEAR) The Basic Early Assessment of
Reading is a suite of four criterion-referenced assessments of
beginning reading and language arts skills for Kindergarten through
Grade 3 students; designed to work with your existing reading program.
20. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/aseba/aseba.html ASEBA
Child Behavior Checklists The Achenbach System of Empirically Based
Assessment is available for Pre-School Age (ages 1.5-5), School-Age
(ages 6-18).
21. Nelson http://www.nelson.com/nelson/assess/gatb-crs.html GATB
1-800-914-7776, ext. 331
[email protected]
We live in Minnesota. This is the first year that my oldest (7.5) has to
test. You do not report the test scores here, you just need to keep them on
file. I would have no problem playing dot-to-dot with the answer key. I
would like to devalue the test.
The problem is my husband. He is still not completely on board with
homeschooling. I'm afraid if some parts of the test come back showing
weaknesses, he is going to stress out. I have tried to print out stuff for
him to read that shows how inaccurate tests are and how they can hurt a
child's self esteem.
She is behind grade level in reading and math. I do not care nor stress
about this. I am only worried my husband will see bad test scores and fight
to put her in school. A compromise might be to do school at home, which is
almost as bad.
So I am thinking of ordering the CAT/5 and basically cheating on it. But in
a way that my daughter wouldn't know. She would stress way to much about
cheating. So I figured I would have her do some of it.
So has anyone else done this to safeguard their choice to homeschool?
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test. You do not report the test scores here, you just need to keep them on
file. I would have no problem playing dot-to-dot with the answer key. I
would like to devalue the test.
The problem is my husband. He is still not completely on board with
homeschooling. I'm afraid if some parts of the test come back showing
weaknesses, he is going to stress out. I have tried to print out stuff for
him to read that shows how inaccurate tests are and how they can hurt a
child's self esteem.
She is behind grade level in reading and math. I do not care nor stress
about this. I am only worried my husband will see bad test scores and fight
to put her in school. A compromise might be to do school at home, which is
almost as bad.
So I am thinking of ordering the CAT/5 and basically cheating on it. But in
a way that my daughter wouldn't know. She would stress way to much about
cheating. So I figured I would have her do some of it.
So has anyone else done this to safeguard their choice to homeschool?
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>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: [AlwaysLearning] testing
>Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:08:37 EST
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Janet Hamlin
www.nomoretests.com
Their slogan? Be a hero, take a zero!
Janet
http://jefhdvm.pledgepage.org
Changing lives......one mile at a time.
Their slogan? Be a hero, take a zero!
Janet
http://jefhdvm.pledgepage.org
Changing lives......one mile at a time.
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I've been asked to write a page or two against testing for a statewide
publication. Someone else is writing a pro-testing article. I was asked to balance
the issue.
I wish I could read hers first for some ammo---I mean: *who* would want to
test?! <g>
Anyway, could y'all give me some wonderfully valid points? I've been staring
at a blank screen so long, my eyes are watery! I just can't seem to get
started. I need help!
I've been *assigned* a paper to write! THAT's it! <g>
Thanks!
~Kelly
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publication. Someone else is writing a pro-testing article. I was asked to balance
the issue.
I wish I could read hers first for some ammo---I mean: *who* would want to
test?! <g>
Anyway, could y'all give me some wonderfully valid points? I've been staring
at a blank screen so long, my eyes are watery! I just can't seem to get
started. I need help!
I've been *assigned* a paper to write! THAT's it! <g>
Thanks!
~Kelly
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C Johnson
What about how tests do not show the knowledge a person has, but how well a person can take a test. That is one of the valid points I occasionally use. Hopefully someone else will give you even more points :)
Chrissie
kbcdlovejo@... wrote:
I've been asked to write a page or two against testing for a statewide
publication. Someone else is writing a pro-testing article. I was asked to balance
the issue.
I wish I could read hers first for some ammo---I mean: *who* would want to
test?! <g>
Anyway, could y'all give me some wonderfully valid points? I've been staring
at a blank screen so long, my eyes are watery! I just can't seem to get
started. I need help!
I've been *assigned* a paper to write! THAT's it! <g>
Thanks!
~Kelly
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Chrissie
kbcdlovejo@... wrote:
I've been asked to write a page or two against testing for a statewide
publication. Someone else is writing a pro-testing article. I was asked to balance
the issue.
I wish I could read hers first for some ammo---I mean: *who* would want to
test?! <g>
Anyway, could y'all give me some wonderfully valid points? I've been staring
at a blank screen so long, my eyes are watery! I just can't seem to get
started. I need help!
I've been *assigned* a paper to write! THAT's it! <g>
Thanks!
~Kelly
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J. Stauffer
No testing arguments:
1. Adults are never assumed to take the same amount of time as each other
to learn things. It takes some adults 2 years to finish college....it takes
some 15 or more. Why isn't that ok for kids too?
2. Standardized tests are basically competitions. No matter how high you
score if others score higher, you look bad. Adults would rarely consider
entering a competition in an area they do not love and feel competent. Yet,
we force that on kids. Some kids enjoy reading, some never do. Some kids
enjoy math, some never do. I'm not saying that well, but hopefully you get
my drift.
Julie S.
1. Adults are never assumed to take the same amount of time as each other
to learn things. It takes some adults 2 years to finish college....it takes
some 15 or more. Why isn't that ok for kids too?
2. Standardized tests are basically competitions. No matter how high you
score if others score higher, you look bad. Adults would rarely consider
entering a competition in an area they do not love and feel competent. Yet,
we force that on kids. Some kids enjoy reading, some never do. Some kids
enjoy math, some never do. I'm not saying that well, but hopefully you get
my drift.
Julie S.
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From: <kbcdlovejo@...>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 3:28 PM
Subject: [AlwaysLearning] testing
> I've been asked to write a page or two against testing for a statewide
> publication. Someone else is writing a pro-testing article. I was asked to
balance
> the issue.
>
> I wish I could read hers first for some ammo---I mean: *who* would want to
> test?! <g>
>
> Anyway, could y'all give me some wonderfully valid points? I've been
staring
> at a blank screen so long, my eyes are watery! I just can't seem to get
> started. I need help!
>
> I've been *assigned* a paper to write! THAT's it! <g>
>
> Thanks!
>
> ~Kelly
>
>
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In a message dated 4/6/2004 11:48:56 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
piscesmomx3@... writes:
What about how tests do not show the knowledge a person has, but how well a
person can take a test.
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And it's illegal to take tests for other people, so it's not a money-making
skill.
Darn it.
I could've been rich.
Sandra
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piscesmomx3@... writes:
What about how tests do not show the knowledge a person has, but how well a
person can take a test.
=========
And it's illegal to take tests for other people, so it's not a money-making
skill.
Darn it.
I could've been rich.
Sandra
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Lee, Vicki and Ben
Hi, I'm not sure if this will help with the testing/no testing argument
paper, but have you seen this website:
http://www.chemistrycoach.com/lbe7.htm and at the bottom of the chart there
are links for all three: Testing, Maybe Testing, and No Testing.
Take care,
Vicki
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in Sicily, Italy
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paper, but have you seen this website:
http://www.chemistrycoach.com/lbe7.htm and at the bottom of the chart there
are links for all three: Testing, Maybe Testing, and No Testing.
Take care,
Vicki
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Ben and Vicki Lee
in Sicily, Italy
Web Page: http://www.xanga.com/leebenvic <http://www.xanga.com/leebenvic>
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