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July 27, 2007
Testing
We did our first-ever standardized testing in May. I got the scores today.
Connor took the IOWA test for 5th grade; Aidan took the IOWA for 3rd grade. This was their first standardized test of any type, and was certainly their first experience taking a test outside the home, given by someone who was not me.
The results? Connor's Composite National Percentile Rank was 92, Grade Equivalent 9.9, 8th stanine.
Aidan's Composite National Percentile Rank was 95, Grade Equivalent 6.4, 8th stanine.
I think this homeschooling thing is going pretty well. Don't you? These tests didn't tell me anything I don't already know, but it is nice to have the numbers.
Posted by lynx at July 27, 2007 11:56 AM
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It's always a nice pat on the back, especially when you are wondering or worrying, to see those numbers. Even if you're not really concerned with someone else's arbitrary standards, it just goes to show what a wonderful job you are doing.
Posted by: Lynne at July 27, 2007 5:02 PM
So I guess biology professors in MN can stop worrying about your kids :) We have to do the CAT tests each year. My kids missed 4 questions...combined. Apparently, you really can "do" school in 2 hours a day!
Posted by: COD at July 27, 2007 6:38 PM
I forgot to ask. Were these the ITED's or the ITBS exams?
And, welcome back. I've missed your posts. :)
Posted by: susie at July 29, 2007 2:22 PM
ITBS
They both bombed punctuation. But I knew that ;-)
Posted by: Stephanie at July 30, 2007 9:33 AM