Today my dd had non-required testing.  In PA we must test in 3rd, 5th and 8th grade.  She is in 4th grade, so we didn't have to test, but we had a rather negative experience last year with another test.  She did not do well and we did have to turn the test in.  There was some anxiety and results were poor.

So we took the advice of my evaluator to take another test this year in order to lessen test anxiety.  Well in December I met a woman who is a certified tester for the Woodcock Johnson test.   This test can only be administered by certain people.  It is one that can apply to all ages.  It is partly oral and partly written.   It only lasts one hour. 

Well I am happy to report that my dd  scored rather consistently on the 3rd grade level for everything with the strongest in applying her math and english skills.  With learning challenged dd I am quite satisfied.  No real surprised and evidence that she is learning. 

So if you have a struggling tester look into the Woodcock Johnson test if it is approved in your state.

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Posted by cyndiegirl72

That is great news! I know you have struggled with her and her learning, but sounds like she just needed one more year to grow into herself. Thank goodness Florida doesn't require any standardized testing for homeschoolers. I am so glad she did well and congrats to you as well for sticking with her.

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Posted by DanielleW

Only one more year of *free* homeschooling for us. Next year at this time I will be thinking of all the legal things I must do for PA homeschooling. ::sigh::

What test did you take that was a bad experience? What would you suggest to get ready for testing, even though we have another year. In the schooling we are doing, there really aren't any tests so I guess *I* am having test anxiety already. LOL

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