HOME SCHOOL TESTING

Home School Testing

Hello families! It's that time of year again! Several of you have been asking about testing info and, as you know, I have been working on ordering new tests for this year. I am currently in the process of getting the IOWA tests. For those of you that have tested with me in the past, I believe these tests will be very similar to the CAT5 in that they will be a survey style test. This means that they cover all the categories required by the ESD but they do it with fewer questions, which allows us to keep the tests relatively short (and therefore less stressful!)

I will be running one testing session in Brownsville at the district office on Friday, June 3rd from 9:00-12:00 in room F. Please email or call if you would like your student to be included in this testing session. I will also run testing sessions as needed from my home in Eugene, so if the 3rd doesn't work for your family, please contact me and we can schedule a different day.

As those of you who have tested with me before know, I try to keep things low key with the kids to cut down on any test anxiety. I remind them that these tests simply are information for you and for them. It gives them feedback on what they are doing well on and what areas that they need to focus their studies on for next school year. You may like to do some practicing before the test to help them remember the format of the standardized testing. It is sometimes helpful to have students work some sample problems with a time limit so they can get used to staying on a steady pace. The LBL ESD website has some practice OSAT tests on their website (go to "home school" then "testing" and look for the link).

Please email or give me a call with any questions. I am looking forward to seeing all the kids again!

Dana Giles

541-343-3446