Testing

Testing is controversial. Learn more before having your child tested. The State standardized testing is for public school children only.
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One size doesn't fit all, one test doesn't fit all, one curriculum doesn't fit all, etc. :-) Our kids are so different, and as homeschoolers, we can honor that.
No child left behind.
Fortunately, our homeschooled children don't need to lose time to test prep - time that would be better spent learning and experiencing other things!

Testing Humor

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Dear Homeschool Mom Who Worries About Her Child Being Behind – Its Not That Hard to Homeschool
My Child is Falling Behind... And I Couldn't Be Happier

Falling Behind Worries

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What's wrong with standardized tests.
Would you choose to build a house on top of an unfinished foundation? Of course not. Why, then, do we rush students through education when they haven't always grasped the basics? Yes, it's complicated, but educator Sal Khan shares his plan to turn struggling students into scholars by helping them master concepts at their own pace.
As I sit in the computer lab while my students take our state’s standardized test, I can sense the angst in the room. I can sense that even though I had the students do a brain break and talked about ‘taking a breath’ during a test, I do not hear them breathing. I hear clicking Read More »

The Problem with Testing

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Online Testing | Testing & Evaluation | BJU Press Homeschool
Gain an understanding of standardized testing for homeschoolers as required to meet state homeschool laws or monitor your child’s academic progress.
Standardized testing is a hot topic in many homeschooling circles. But, is state Testing for homeschoolers required where you live? Find out here!

Tests

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