Sixth Grader still wants to do STAR testing

[Mama Soltera]

I know that sounds strange but that's my daughter (not strange, but loving testing). Is there a way to do this while using the PSA? 

[Mama Soltera]

Nothing? Is it really that weird? lol

[moominmamma]

Well, I'd love to help, but I don't have a clue what STAR or PSA mean. Is it possible that your question is location-specific in a way that Mothering.com is not? Perhaps that's why you haven't got any responses.

My kids have done standardized testing from time to time, happily or even eagerly. One test was done as part of a study on homeschooling. While ours was provided to us free because we were part of the study, we discovered it would be easy to purchase the test as a homeschooling parent even if we weren't part of a study.

But we're in Canada, and the test was the CAT-3, the Canadian Achievement Test v.3, which I don't think is likely at all helpful to you.

Miranda

[AAK]

I believe the STAR test is the computerized reading placement test for AR reading program.  I don't know how to access it outside of a b&m school.  My middle is doing a dual enrollment thing this year and has taken the STAR assessment.  It is supposed to be more of a comprehension vs fluency test (assuming that I understand it correctly). 

However, I don't know what PSA stands for.  Sorry.  If she just wants testing experiences, there are lots of those available.  A free reading comprehension testing is http://www.bookadventure.com/home.aspx  She can earn points, etc.  Perhaps it will satisfy her need for testing?

Amy

[Eris]

This question is probably California-specific. PSA, in California, is the Private School Affidavit, the method in California of homeschooling independently (you declare yourself to be a private school, with as many students as you have children of compulsory school age), and STAR is California's standardized testing program for public schools.

[elizawill]

i'm not sure about STAR testing specifically, but there certainly are many standardized tests your daughter can still take while homeschooling. my 11 year old takes one that i distribute, but we don't turn in the results or anything. it isn't required here.