Recent Homeschool Blog | Testing & Student Productivity PostsHomeschoolers, Don't Forget to Take the PSATby Andrea Hermitt09 Oct 2009 07:41 AMMy family almost completely overlooked the PSAT. I figured they are taking CLEP exams, and the SAT, what reason could they possibly have to take the PSAT, a practice test for the SAT. The problem is that the PSAT is so much more than a practice test for the SAT. Is Testing Homeschoolers Really a Bad Idea?by Andrea Hermitt22 Aug 2009 01:55 PMA recent Washington Post article promotes homeschool testing as a way to tame this huge "sleeping giant". More on CLEP Examsby Andrea Hermitt21 Nov 2008 08:18 PMThe last time I wrote about CLEP exams, I was just discovering how they could help in our homeschooling journey. In my usual autodidact way, I have since immersed myself into everything CLEP, and integrated that knowledge into what I already know about homeschooling. Test Anxiety and the Homeschoolerby Andrea Hermitt12 Jun 2008 07:14 AMMy son did not finish his Algebra Curriculum during last school year. As a homeschooler, his class allowed him to move at his own pace. However, he needs to finish the curriculum this summer or start over in the fall. The Purpose of a Standardized Test. . .by Valorie Delp08 Feb 2008 03:26 AMStandardized testing season is soon upon us. I have talked to countless parents, both homeschooling and as a teacher, who felt the need to "prepare" for the standardized test. Lack of Assessment Bothers Non-Homeschoolersby Valorie Delp01 Nov 2007 08:46 AMI was reading an article, actually a response from HSLDA to a columnist who is concerned about home schooling and its lack of oversight in his state. As you probably know, some states are heavily regulated while others are not. What If Your Kids Don't Prove Homeschooling Works?by Valorie Delp04 Oct 2007 06:13 AMStatistics overwhelmingly show that home schooling works. There has been research that shows that home schooled kids are better socialized, have better opportunities, score higher on achievement tests, and get into better colleges. Why My Kids Haven't Taken a Test Yetby Valorie Delp02 Sep 2007 04:17 AMNope--not one. Not a single one of my home schooled children has taken even one test. We're not required by the state to take standardized tests until 5th grade--so maybe in 4th grade I'll let her take a test for practice. . .maybe. Creating Kids Who Want to Knowby Valorie Delp21 Aug 2007 06:29 AMOn one of my other posts in homeschooling this week, someone asked me how they can get their kids to do their own work. "The kids want me to tell them the answers to everything." The problem here is that the kids do not feel the need to find out or know the answer to the question. An Unusual Homeschool Dayby Andrea Hermitt16 May 2007 06:00 AMAs you read this, my kids and I will be across town (from where we live) taking entrance exams for their homeschool program for next year. The program consists of History and Fine Arts on Mondays and all other Academics on Thursdays. They have done the Monday program for several years. Recent Blog Comments Allinformation says... "I don't know if this would be helpful to you or not, but Bison Educational Systems is a website that has proficiency test questions and answers that allow you to pick and chose, then print for your child to take." Allinformation says... "This is a really great resource to use!" In Homeschooling Resource of the Day: HomeSchoolViewTube.com |
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