Frequently Asked Questions - Testing Process
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.
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They both cover the same subjects: Vocabulary, Reading, Spelling, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Study Skills and produce a report that gives your students performance as well as the national norms information.
It depends on your state regulations. Check with your state for their particular requirements or 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.
There are two major differences in the tests; the first is the duration of testing and the second is the analysis and reporting of results.
The Survey test has twenty questions per section and can be completed in about four hours. The Complete Battery test varies between 20 to 50 questions per section and it takes about 6-8 hours to administer, spread over 3-5 days, depending on the grade level.
The Survey test gives your students performance as well as the national norms information while the Complete Battery tests contain that and more. In addition to the national norms information that is given, the Complete Battery report will have a Diagnostic Profile which breaks down each subtest into the objectives that were tested; for example, adding fractions, subject-verb agreement, etc. The Diagnostic Profile will show whether or not the student mastered each of the tested objectives.
- 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
E-mail us at info@cestesting.com or call us, toll free, at 888.713.1249 with your questions as each students needs are different.
Check with your state for their particular requirements or take a look at the linked page here http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp for further home school information. Typically, you, as the teacher, are legally authorized to administer the test.
When ordering our testing services, please remember that we need at least two weeks advance notice to allow for processing. A shorter time period may be possible and we will accommodate your request as best as possible. Please send us an e-mail with your request at info@cestesting.com or call us, toll free, at 888.713.1249 before placing your order. A rush processing fee may apply.
Tests are sent to you at the beginning of the week prior to your chosen testing week. Be sure to check your order upon receipt to familiarize yourself with the test and paperwork. Keep tests securely stored as you are responsible for the security of the test.
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.
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.
