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Posted: Aug 18 2009 at 11:39am | IP Logged Quote folklaur
i wanted to make this a poll, but i am not sure how to do that on this forum.

so, i will simply ask, Do you test?

(not standardized testing. i mean, like, "history tests" or "math tests" at the end of a section or unit.)

i guess actually it is a two part question - do you have to report grades and scores to your state/county/whatnot?

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Posted: Aug 18 2009 at 11:52am | IP Logged Quote stefoodie
no to your first question.

yes to your second -- but not the "history tests" or "math tests" in your first. they want standardized test results at EOY -- either those or evaluations, etc. we opt for the test since it's only once a year and easiest for all of us.

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Posted: Aug 18 2009 at 12:00pm | IP Logged Quote KC in TX
No to both. We don't have to report or test so I don't.

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Posted: Aug 18 2009 at 12:08pm | IP Logged Quote Paula in MN
We have to do yearly standardized tests, but we don't have to report the scores.

End of unit or section tests? NO -- I know by talking with them if they "got" it.



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Posted: Aug 18 2009 at 12:31pm | IP Logged Quote mom2mpr
I started "testing" in about 4th to 5th with my ds. Only in math, really We use Singapore and I give him the placement test after each book. Last book, 3B, I tried to teach him how to "study." When we do a book, like LLATL or Winston Grammar, if there is a review or test we will probably do it. But, for the most part in our daily work we don't test or have to report grades to the school.
I do occasionally use a standardized test. Mostly for my own information. I did the CAT5 in 2nd grade-ish and at the end of 4th grade ds did the Iowa. I didn't report the CAT(we were in VA and I didn't have too-we conveniently moved ). I did use the composite score for the Iowa last year for the school paperwork to show "progress." I didn't want to have to pay for a portfolio review AND the test.
So, to answer your question we do not have to report grades to our superintendent. We CAN send standardized test scores OR have a certified teacher do a portfolio review for end of year progress.
I think it is all a bunch of hog-wash. I learned, by doing the Iowa, that I really know my kid and where he is as far as his learning. I will probably use testing(both standardized and in our daily work) more as he gets more independent(whenever that may happen )as I won't be as involved in his learning.
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Posted: Aug 18 2009 at 1:04pm | IP Logged Quote KC in TX
I didn't read the questions thoroughly. We DO test for math but that's it.

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Posted: Aug 18 2009 at 2:06pm | IP Logged Quote Mary G
I don't "test" because I know whether or not the kids get it so it doesn't seem necessary. Thomas will be doing 5th Seton this year (first time) so he will have tests, but otherwise I wouldn't do it.

We don't do EOY testing ... that is, standardized testing ... because they don't record what I need to know. I would WANT to know if they love learning ... if they know how to find an answer to a question ... if they seek to know, love and serve God ... Standardized testing just shows me if they're good in math/english but not much else.

I don't have to report scores to the State ... so I don't worry about it.

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Posted: Aug 18 2009 at 2:11pm | IP Logged Quote LucyP
I do an assessment at the start of a year so we can compare what he is learning. That just helps me feel confident of progress and have some "evidence" if we ever need it.
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Posted: Aug 20 2009 at 7:12pm | IP Logged Quote Barbara C.
We are not required to test in IL.

Like Anne said, I plan to use the Singapore placement tests as a review test.

I'm still undecided about other standardized testing. I know they're about 2/3rds bunk and I don't want to be tempted to "teach to the test". Then again, I think my oldest daughter might benefit from the process learning how to take tests rather than having it sprung on her in high school.

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Posted: Aug 20 2009 at 8:52pm | IP Logged Quote PDyer
We choose to do a year-end standardized test to fulfill Ohio's annual assessment requirement.

I don't do any other testing and didn't with my son when he was homeschooled (until mid-fifth grade).

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