Frequently Asked Questions - General Items
It depends on your state regulations. Check with your state for their particular requirements and take a look at the linked page here http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp for further home school information. No matter what the requirements are, our testing services are available year-round and typically must be administered within 12 months from beginning of your school year.
We strive to answer phone calls and e-mails within 24 hours. Sometimes that will be impossible and may take up to 48 hours. Customer service is important to us and we endeavor to improve daily. As with any service provider, we’re only as good as you say we are, so to that end, please let us know what you think. Send us a note at info@cestesting.com or give us a call, toll free, at 888.713.1249 and let us know!
- 1st Grade Non-Reader Test
- Subjects tested: Reading (Word Analysis, Vocabulary, and Comprehension) and Mathematics (Concepts and Applications)
- Fewer questions than reader version
- Targets K.6-1.6 grade range
- 1st Grade Reader Test
- Subjects tested: Reading (Word Analysis, Vocabulary, Comprehension), Language (Mechanics, Expression), Mathematics (Concepts and Applications), Science, and Social Studies
- More questions than non-reader version
- More independent reading is required by student (reading is on 1st grade level)
- Targets 1.6-2.2 grade range
You will be permitted at least ten days to have the testing materials; a return postmark date will be given.
Please contact us IMMEDIATELY! A late fee may apply depending on the circumstances. If there is an EMERGENCY situation let us know IMMEDIATELY and we’ll be glad to work with you.
Please note, Crosspointe Educational Services is not responsible for testing materials or Score Reports lost in the mail. We recommend that you photocopy your answer sheets to keep as a backup in such a circumstance.
Both tests are state approved and are accepted by all states, the choice is entirely up to you. The Complete Battery test gives more information than the Survey as there’s a Diagnostic Profile included.
No, the Survey test is only available for grades 2-12, while the Complete Battery is for K- 12th grade.
Keep the score reports in a safe place as these are your records. Please note that it is the responsibility of the school (Home or Private) to which Crosspointe Educational Services provided the testing service to store and keep the records and results we provide.
