HERC Testing Options 2010-2011

 

” Stanford 10 Achievement Test (SAT-10) with

Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) – April 4, 6, & 8, 2011

 

” Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)

with Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) – June 6-8, 2011

 

” Test Prep Materials (for use at home)

 

Home Educators’ Resource Center (HERC) will be offering these tests to homeschoolers in grades 3-10. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is administered in large groups, and each section of the test is timed. ITBS results should be in by August. The SAT-10 (Christian school edition) is administered in grade-specific groups, and the sections are not timed. A feature of this test is the Bible subtest, which comes with a detailed assessment upon scoring. Results for this test should be here by the end of the school year in June.

In addition to standard achievement testing, each test can also include an abilities test, for the benefit of parents who wish to compare their child’s abilities to his performance. THESE ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The SAT-10 has the Otis-Lennon School Abilities Test (OLSAT) and the ITBS has the Cognitive Abilities Test (Cog/AT). They assess thinking/reasoning skills in distinct areas, helping parents assess learning styles, strengths and weaknesses. When given in conjunction with the achievement tests, they provide a comparison of individual ability with actual school achievement. This is valuable for all students, particularly for those with unconventional learning styles. Thinking skills are vital for advanced coursework, and students who test low in this area can be remediated if the problems are assessed in time.

 

Times: Dates are approximate. Testing usually only takes portions of 2-4 days, depending on tests chosen and ages of  students. Final dates, times and locations will be mailed to you with confirmation.

 

Primary Location: Calvary Bible Church, 48 Manor Street, Bakersfield, California 93308

 

Contact: Sandy Armstrong (661) 319-2500 or eternityinmyheart@bak.rr.com

 

Costs – Choose one plan per student, then add testing fee (and Test Prep fee, if appropriate)

 

Plan A

Plan B

Plan C

Plan D

SAT-10

SAT-10 & OLSAT

ITBS

ITBS & CogAT

 $45

$65

$50

$70

 

Testing Fee

(per student)

 

Test Prep

K-4 Student

and Teacher

 

Test Prep

K-4 Extra

Student (XS)

 

Test Prep

5-9 Student

and Teacher

 

Test Prep

5-9 Extra

Student (XS)

 

Don’t forget  the $25 testing fee for each test ordered. All prices include

tax, shipping and handling.

$25

 

$34

 

$18

 

$34

$18

 

Deadlines for Ordering Tests:  SAT-10 must be received by February 1, 2011.  ITBS must be received by

March 1, 2011.  LATE ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED A $25 LATE FEE FOR RUSH SHIPPING.

 

 

Test Prep Materials:  This program consists of 10 units of lessons (5 units in level K-2), to help the parent

provide practice in reasoning skills and test-taking strategies, and to reduce test anxiety. Each unit, requiring

about an hour of instruction time, is presented in four parts: Introduction, Focus Exercise, Student/Teacher

Discussion, and Trial Test. The student workbooks are 43 pages (levels K-2) or 88 pages (levels 3-9). The

teacher’s guides, containing detailed instructions as well as answers to the questions in the student workbook,

are 91 to 140 pages. You may pick them up at the HERC office at least one month prior to testing. Deadline for

ordering: January 15, 2011.

Testing Registration & Order Form

 

To register for the SAT-10, this form and test payment must be received by February 1, 2011. To register for the ITBS, this form and test payment must be received by March 1, 2011. Test Prep order must be received by January 15, 2011. All test payments are non‑refundable. Please complete this form, enclose payment, and mail or deliver it to:

                                                                        Home Educators’ Resource Center (HERC)

(make check payable to HERC)                    c/o Sandy Armstrong

                                                                        151 Munzer Street, Shafter, CA 93263

Parent Names

Phone

 

Address

 

Zip

E-Mail  Address

 

 

 

Child’s Name – First, Last

Testing

Grade  Level

 

Birthdate

Test Option

(A, B, C, D)

Test Prep (specify

K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9)

Test Prep Extra Student Book

(specify K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#A x $45

#B x $65

#C x $45

#D x $65

#Fee x $25

#Prep x $30

#XS x $15

#Prep x $34

#XS x $18

TOTAL DUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Total enclosed with this form :

$

 

 

 

NOTE: If your student has a disability which requires special accommodations, please contact Sandy. Private testing is available for an increased testing fee.

 

Test results will be sent to the parents. If copies must be sent to your school, please print the name and address here:

 

 

 

 


Affidavit

I hereby certify that I have met all of my state’s requirements for homeschooling, and I am currently recognized by my state as a homeschooling parent. The test(s) currently being ordered is/are for my homeschooled child(ren). I further certify that the test(s) are in no way being used for the purpose of preparing my child(ren) or practicing for a later administration of the same or similar test in any public or private school or for purposes of advanced placement in a public or private school. I agree to maintain full security of the testing materials and not discuss test content with any other parent or with any child(ren), including my child(ren). I understand that my signature below is legally binding.

 

 

Parent Signature Date

 

Questions? You may contact Sandy at 746-2670 or 319-2500 or  eternityinmyheart@bak.rr.com   

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