Standardized Testing Resources

* List of distributors of testing materials rentals [all prices/ regulations subject to change]:

• Bayside School Services 1-800-723-3057
• Bob Jones University Press 1-800-845-5731
• Christian Liberty Academy 1-847-259-8736
• Christian Light Education 1-540-434-0750
• Family Learning Organization 1-800-405-8378
• Hewett Educational Resources 1-360-835-8708
• Laurel Springs School 1-805-646-2473
• Seton School 1-540-636-9990
• Sycamore Tree 1-714-650-4466
• Thurbers 1-919-967-5282

COLLEGE TESTS

STANDARDIZED TESTS

• FairTest: The place to go for information on standardized testing. FairTest, 342 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139. (617) 864-4810. Fax: (617) 497-2224. Email: Info@fairtest.org Website: http://www.fairtest.org



• Bayside School Services: 1-800-723-3057 - P.O. Box 250 - Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. Rents California Achievement Test/5 and the Test of Cognitive Skills to any home school family. Cost for the CAT/5 is $25, which includes scoring and an individual report from the test company. If you order before December to test in any spring month other than April, the cost is reduced to $20. A shortened form of the CAT/5 is also available.



• Bob Jones University Press: 1-800-845-5731 - Greenville SC 29614-0065. Offers for rent the most recent versions of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (K-12), and Stanford Achievement Test (K-12). Requirements have changed since information was originally posted on HEIR. For the most up-to-date information, check out www.bjup.com/testing/



• Christian Liberty Academy: 1-847-259-8736 - 502 W. Euclid Avenue - Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Rents the 1970 version of the California Achievement Test (CAT) for grades 2-12. You do NOT have to be enrolled in their program to order the test. The cost for each CAT is $20. They also have a service to help with curriculum decisions based on test results. This is $20 extra. Allow 2-3 weeks after ordering to receive the test. You will then have two months to administer the test and return it for scoring. This company gives only raw scores and grade equivalents, both of which are confusing. You can (and should) request more meaningful scoring, such as percentiles and stanines. You can order by mail to the above address or order by FAX 1-847-259-1297 with a credit card.



• Christian Light Education (CLE): 1-540-434-0750 - P.O. Box 1212 - Harrisburg, VA 22081 Provides the 1970 CAT and the 1989 Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills to those families enrolled in their program. They are both a curriculum/book seller and a provider of services such as record keeping and transcripts for homeschoolers.



• Family Learning Organization: 1-800-405-8378 e-mail: kathleenm@familylearning.org - P.O. Box 7247 - Spokane, WA 99207-0247 - Offers the Metropolitan Achievement Test ($21), IOWA ($25-1990 edition, $30-1995 edition), California Achievement Test ($24), and other assessment services to homeschoolers. An added bonus is a 10% discount for three or more tests ordered to one family. You have only three weeks from the time you receive the test to return the tests for scoring. Expect 2-3 weeks to receive results. Call or write for an order form. They specialize in renting tests to homeschoolers to administer to their children at home. Website: http://www.familylearning.org



• Hewett Educational Resources: 1-360-835-8708 - P.O. Box 9 - Washougal, WA 98671-0009 Fax (360) 835-8697. The Personalized Achievement Summary System Test (PASS). Grades 3-8. The PASS test was developed specifically for homeschoolers. Parents administer the test at home. It is untimed. Results show your child's overall achievement and include suggestions for reaching goals in each assessment area. Call (800) 348-1750 for free catalog.



• New Creation Academy: (717) 528-885-0650 Company Farm Road - Aspers, PA 17304. Email: connect@cvn.net. Offers the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for grades three to twelve. The cost is $25 per test. Group discounts available.



• Seton School: 1-540-636-9990 - 1350 Progress Drive - Front Royal, VA 22630 or e-mail testing@setonhome.org. Rents the 4th edition of the CTBS (California Test of Basic Skills) for grades K-12. The cost is $20, and includes complete directions on how to administer the test. You can test at any time of the year. Order through the above address or by phone with a credit card. Website: http://www.setonhome.org/testing/default.stm



• Sycamore Tree: (800) 779-6750 - 2179 Mayer Place - Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Fax: 714-668-1344. Email: info@sycamoretree.com - Offers the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) and the Gates-MacGinitie Reading Inventory. The CTBS tests all academic areas including Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reference Skills. The Gates-MacGinitie Reading Inventory tests reading skills, vocabulary development, and comprehension only. Tests can be administered by parents. CTBS $50, Gates-MacGinitie Reading Inventory $25. Website: http://www.sycamoretree.com/



• Thurber's Educational Assessments: 919-967-5282 - Rents The California Achievement Test (C.A.T./5)® for from $20-25. Website: http://thurbers.net/

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