Halcyon Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I know of Florida and Mass. Any other states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 You can just use a search engine to find tests. Almost all states have old tests posted online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rrsmom Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index3.aspx?id=44&menu_id=793 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 The test questions? CA has 'released test questions'. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Virginia does. They have entire tests from past years. It's been great practice for my girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Illinois also does. http://www.isbe.net/assessment/htmls/sample_books.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 You can get multiple years of New England Common Assessment Program tests at the NH Department of Education website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Texas has release the TAKS but this year try began transitioning to the STARR. I haven't seen any STARR posted online yet (but I haven't searched much). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Which state's are considered the most challenging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Which state's are considered the most challenging? I have never even considered if these tests were available. May I ask to what purpose you use them in your home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 VA puts old SOLs online for kids to practice. Fairfax County Schools have tons of links to educational websites, including games to practice basic skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Not Texas!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 This sounds very interesting to me, as I would like to give ds12 some tests to see how he scores on them. Do the online sample tests include answer keys? THANKS! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 This sounds very interesting to me, as I would like to give ds12 some tests to see how he scores on them. Do the online sample tests include answer keys? THANKS! :001_smile: I've just started looking at some of the links provided. For Texas, the answer keys are given, but instructions for taking the test are missing. For example, how long does the student have to complete each section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Which state's are considered the most challenging? http://standards.educationgadfly.net/#None%20Selected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I have never even considered if these tests were available. May I ask to what purpose you use them in your home? Well, we tested last year using the CAT and it was really a waste of time. Part of me feels, simce our state doesnt require it, it might be better to save some money and just have my older take a prior test from a challenging state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Not Texas!:tongue_smilie: Yea, we tried that one last year. What a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 http://standards.educationgadfly.net/#None%20Selected Thank you- very interesting reading. In particular, though, i am looking to find out which state's tests are considered the most challenging. Ay ideas? Massachusetts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I've just started looking at some of the links provided. For Texas, the answer keys are given, but instructions for taking the test are missing. For example, how long does the student have to complete each section. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Thank you- very interesting reading. In particular, though, i am looking to find out which state's tests are considered the most challenging. Ay ideas? Massachusetts? Look at the states that have the highest percentage of passing students in AP and the highest SAT scores. In MA and a few other states, it takes a higher SAT score to make National Merit Society. MA also has the highest percent of passing scores for math & science AP tests. Only a few good states: Massachusetts easily leads the field with a SERI (Science and Engineering Readiness Index) of 4.82. Minnesota, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and New York score between 3.94 and 4.06. These scores are well above the national average of 2.82. We rate Massachusetts as “Best in the US” and the call the next four states “Well above average.” from American Physical Society This doesn't directly answer your question, but how do the students get this higher SERI rating if it's not the MA state standards and the MCAS ? Edited May 9, 2012 by MIch elle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 http://www.nysedregents.org/ NY's test is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 For Texas, the answer keys are given, but instructions for taking the test are missing. For example, how long does the student have to complete each section. ...at least not in my state. The students take as long as is needed to complete the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks for bringing this up and all of the links. I had never thought about there being tests online! We aren't required to test and hadn't thus far. This morning DD8 (2nd grade) passed the 3rd grade VA tests with only a couple of errors. She actually enjoyed taking them and I feel better. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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