LEARNING IN THE SPRINGS, LLC
​Colorado Homeschool Evaluation and Testing Assistance
Standardized Test Administration
Most homeschoolers in Colorado are required to evaluate the academic progress of their children in the odd grades beginning in the third grade by using a nationally standardized test or by having an evaluation done by a qualified evaluator. Learning in the Springs can assist you with test administration for standardized tests.
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Standardized tests currently administered by Deborah Randall are the Iowa Assessments and Stanford Achievement Test.
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​Families order and pay for the test through BJU Press at www.bjupresshomeschool.com/content/testing.
Deborah's tester number for BJU Press is 77365407.
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Please note: BJU Press suggests ordering the tests
6 weeks prior to the test administration date.
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The cost for Deborah to administer the test is in addition to the fee charged by BJU Press.
Step 1 - Contact
Step 2 - Order Test
Step 3 - Take the Test
Step 4 - Mail Test and Receive Results
Contact Deborah at Learning in the Springs to set up a testing session​. The test usually takes 2 - 3 days (testing sessions include breaks each day). Deborah will also assist you in determining where the test will be administered.
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Phone: (719) 229-6933
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Use the submission form on the Contact Us page
Rate:* The testing administration fee begins at $40 per student for the first hour and then $20 per additional hour, per child. This fee includes the mailing cost to return the test. The testing administration fee is in addition to the cost to purchase the test from BJU Press.
*If outside of Colorado Springs, a $20 trip fee may be charged.
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​The test will be administered following the test publisher's procedures. If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to ask.
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Length of time for testing: The length of time needed to administer the test is typically 5 - 9 hours spread over 2 days.
Calculator use: is permitted on some portions of the test, if you desire. It is recommended the student(s) uses a calculator he/she has used before.
Any other equipment, such as pencils, will be provided by Deborah.
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Test taking tips are available upon request.
After the completion of the test, the testing materials will be returned to BJU Press, per their directives, by Deborah.
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Results will be compiled by BJU Press and emailed directly to the family.