Ep. 109 - Homeschool Testing: When to Test, When to Skip, and Which Tests Are Worth It

About this episode

This episode discusses the complexities of standardized testing for homeschool families, including when to test and which tests are most beneficial.

Every spring, testing season arrives — and homeschool families face a question that's equal parts legal, philosophical, and personal. When should homeschoolers use standardized testing — and when should they skip it entirely? 🟢 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion). In this episode, you'll learn: Why standardized tests were never designed with homeschoolers in mind When homeschool testing actually serves your family — and when to skip it Which standardized test is best for homeschoolers (Iowa, Stanford 10, CAT, MAP Growth, CLT compared) What states require standardized testing for homeschoolers — and alternatives most families don't know exist Whether homeschool kids do better on standardized tests Free standardized testing for homeschool prep resources How to use testing strategically — not reflexively Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level 👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum CTC Math ✔…

People in this episode

Host: Christy-Faith

Topics covered

• homeschool testing
• standardized tests
• education strategies
• homeschooling resources
• testing alternatives

Keywords

• homeschooling
• standardized testing
• education
• curriculum recommendations
• testing strategies

Sponsors

BJU Press Homeschool, CTC Math, Curriculum Summit Healthshare

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Iowa, Stanford 10, CAT, MAP Growth, CLT

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