Choosing a standardized test for homeschooler? Recommendations?

[provenance61]

Recommendations for specific standardized test, to help assess student progress?  End of 8th, going into 9th in fall.

I looked at Triangle Assessments, and some of their options include:

--Terranova 2

--CAT/6 Complete plus

--Stanford 10

--Woodcock Johnson

Which would be most acceptable for possible public school review of records?  Our state does not require documentation of homeschooling, but am looking at this as a way to help document our progress.

 

 

 

[cintinative]

Not to muddy the waters but we do the IOWA.

We do ours through BJU Testing. I know the price can vary by provider so you can check.  I believe they offer the Stanford and CAT as well.

I would honestly probably inquire with the public school about what standardized tests they currently use.

[Jackie]

I would also call the school and see what they use. 
 

That said, something like 30% of students in the U.S. take the MAP Growth, so that would be a good option that a school is likely to understand. It is easy to use, online, computer-adaptive, and doesn’t take too long. Homeschoolboss.com to access it as a homeschooler.

[mmasc]

We use Stanford 10 online through Seton Testing. It’s nice because the scores are all together in my online account. Plus, the Stanford gives results back super fast (like 2 days or so). 

[Sneezyone]

I don't think it matters what the public school will accept since they're all, in essence, acceptable. We use the homeschool boss online NWEA test.

[Arcadia]

On 6/13/2021 at 12:42 PM, provenance61 said:

Which would be most acceptable for possible public school review of records

My school district doesn’t accept any. They don’t even accept SAT or ACT. However Stanford 10 was easy to get done and we received the results within a few hours of completing the entire battery of tests.

[EKS]

We did the Iowa tests (ITBS for K-8 and ITED for high school).  

As far as something the public school would understand, the Woodcock Johnson administered by a professional who is respected in your community may be a good option.