Capt_Uhura Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I just noticed that SOTW has test books for each of the levels. I actually never thought about tests (1st year HSing) because I figure that I will know through our discussions if he is retaining the information. If you've used the SOTW tests, did you find them useful? Do they include critical thinking questions or is it regurgitation of factual information? Thanks! Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It depends on the level. SOTW 1 tests are simple regurgitation; SOTW 4 tests have a sequencing, fill in the blanks, short answers and an essay for each test. Look at samples on cbd.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 At my house we didn't use the tests as tests but open book worksheets. In a nutshell, my kids were using Reading Detective to help with reading comprehension. You're supposed to read a couple of paragraphs and answer some basic questions. Then you're to go and mark in the paragraphs why you answered the way you did. My dd had a lot of problems with this and knowing my dd, I think it was more of a laziness problem than true comprehension problems. However, my kids didn't quite like reading detective, and it ended up just being one extra subject we were trying to cram into the day. Using the tests made my kids read the chapters a little more carefully and pay attention to details more. I didn't start using SOTW till my kids were older because we weren't homeschooling when my oldest was in 1st grade. My method of having my kids reading the chapter to themselves and filling out the worksheet obviously wouldn't work with younger kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I have used them for level four and thought they were great! They had excellent essay questions. I would recommend them for level four, as a great way to teach your kids how to answer an essay question, and to see if they mastered the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Yes, we use them. It's just another reinforcement of the material, and it's good practice for real life for my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thank you everyone for your responses!!!! Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm using them now, in logic stage, to help get my son accustomed to test taking. I think they're fine. They are multiple choice, T/F, matching, and short answer (just a word or two). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 no, I don't use them at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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