YEARLY TESTING 2014
Jill J. Dixon, B.S.Ed, M.Ed. - 122 Rose Dhu Way, Savannah,GA 31419 Please see www.edudps.com for quality educational products
There are basically two types of yearly educational testing that evaluators use to assess students.
Standardized Testing: Standardized or Normed testing compares students to a large group of other public
and private school students of the same age and grade nationwide. Standardized Tests give mainly grade equivalent scores and percentile ranks. The Georgia Department of Education requires standardized testing for homeschoolers every three (3) years beginning at grade 3. (Grades 3, 6, 9, 12). You are not required to turn the results in, but are to keep them in your records.
Diagnostic Testing: Diagnostic testing does not compare students to a large group of the same age, but provides very specific information about a student’s ability (strengths and weaknesses) for his particular grade level in all the subjects addressed in standardized tests, plus handwriting, grammar, creative writing, history, science, and map skills. The revised Diagnostic Prescriptive Assessment for grades K-5th is available for $21.00 (includes tax and shipping) per grade level. This test is administered and scored by parents and serves as a scope and sequence guide. It contains a remedial strategies section for correcting academic weaknesses. It also has an evaluation form used for portfolio record keeping which is a requirement in GA. It is an excellent preparation and practice test for standardized testing. To order, make check payable to DPS, 122 Rose Dhu Way, Savannah, GA 31419, stating the specific grade level you are ordering. ( The test is for Grades K-5 only.) Also supply your mailing address and email address. You can also go to www.edudps.com and order online through Pay Pal.
2014 Group Standardized Testing: I will be administering the Stanford Achievement Test for grades 3-12 only. This test measures reading decoding and comprehension, vocabulary, math, language, spelling, study skills, social studies, and science. I recommend Spectrum Practice tests from Barnes & Noble. Each student must bring 2 (two) #2 pencils, plenty of scratch paper, a book to read, a large healthy snack, and 2 drinks each day. STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 ARE PERMITTED TO USE CALCULATORS. Dates are: Grades 3, 7 and 8: May 27,28(both days) / Grades 4-6 and 9-12: May 29,30 (both days).
Cost: $55.00 per student (3RD GRADERS ARE $65.00 PER STUDENT DUE TO TEST BOOKLET THAT CAN BE WRITTEN IN.) This includes the cost to purchase the test, the administration, shipping charges, shipping insurance fees, computerized scoring, and explanation of scores. .The results take about 3 weeks to come back and are now sent by email. YOU MUST INCLUDE THE EMAIL ADDRESS WHERE YOU WANT THE RESULTS SENT ON THE BLANKS BELOW.
Testing is held at White Bluff Presbyterian Church from 10:00-2:30 each day. Students should arrive by 9:45 each day.
PLEASE NOTE: On May 27th for 3rd graders and on May 29th for 4-6th graders, I need parents to come at 9:30 promptly and fill in personal information for each child on the bubble sheets.
Full payment and registration for the Stanford Achievement Test must be received by March 29th. No payment, registration, or individual orders will be accepted after that date.
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PLEASE MAIL PAYMENT ONLY AND DO NOT HAND TO ME IN PERSON.
Send registration and payment by March 29th, 2014, to Jill J. Dixon, 122 Rose Dhu Way, Savannah, GA 31419 Contact: Make payment to: Jill Dixon
Student’s name (s) ______Grade ______
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Parents’ Name ______Total enclosed: ______Ck.#:______
Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______Emergency Contact:______
Parent’s Email (MUST HAVE) ______
Please note that no reminder of test dates will be sent out or verification of received order. Check your bank for verification of cashed checks after April 1st and MARK YOUR CALENDARS.