annual testing for homeschool students

Many states require some form of annual testing for homeschool students. We recommend parents verify any specific requirement their state may have annual testing. While there are many resources parents should have some idea of the requirements to homeschool in your state and you can see Homeschool Laws by State here  At NFC Academy we provide annual testing during the month of April. This testing allows the parents to see how their child is performing as compared to other students across the nation and at the same time meet most state requirements for annual testing.

At NFC Academy annual testing is provided but not required by the Academy. It may be required by your state and if so any of our enrolled students may participate. There is a charge for testing services at NFC Academy.
Testing available for online grades 3-12 using the Stanford 10 Online Achievement Test. Enrolled students may register for the online testing during the month of April. To participate in the online testing students must have access to a computer to access the online test. 

There must be an approved proctor during all sessions of the test. 
Enrolled students in our Kindergarten-2nd Grade Book Program may register to take the Stanford 10 book version of test. We will ship all materials to the home or designated testing location. Required materials must be shipped back to NFC Academy for scoring by the test provided.

There must be an approved proctor during all sessions of the test.

stanford test at NFC Academy

Our students will be able to take the Stanford 10 Online Test during the month of April. The Stanford 10 is available in online format for grades 3-12. Students in K-2nd grade will be shipped the booklet form of the Stanford 10 to take. Students must have access to a computer to take the online test as it is not available to be used with phones and tablets. The Stanford test is an untimed test given over a period of several days. While the test is untimed there are suggested times to complete the test and students will be expected to complete the testing material without requiring excessive amounts of time.
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There must be an approved proctor for the test which can be the parent. Parents may want to consider an outside to proctor the test to help prepare students for future testing in preparation for college like the SAT and ACT which will be taken at a testing center.

MORE ABOUT THE STANFORD

Does the Stanford Meet My States Requirements
​Generally, yes because it is a nationally norm referenced test taken throughout the nation. Typically, the test is given up through the eleventh grade, but seniors may take the test if required by their state. During their senior year most seniors are involved in taking the SAT and Act during their senior year in preparation for college. If needed by your state they can take this test.
How To Prepare for The Stanford Testing
​Test like the Stanford and other similar test are not ones that require a student to study and prepare academically days before the test. Students may do so, but these types of tests cover broader learning goals than individual facts in a specific area. While there could be some specific questions on a test the student will do well in being well rested and follow their similar routines.

math resources for home teacher-student

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Take a look at what a math academic library has in for your student that aligns with the daily assignment for each course. Click on the title of the video for more math help.
We have found that our math resources can be valuable resources for both students and teachers in all grades. We encourage all home teachers to use the resources as a supplement when needed. We regularly tell parents and students that online math is not different from book math...problems are best solved by going through the steps with paper and pencil for most problems.

When you use the buttons above to access the Academic Library for each subject...when you get to the math courses for all online grades the Academic Math Library will have aligned with the daily assignments additional video explanations and problems for practice. Many of the videos will come from Khan Academy while others will come from our teachers research of available math helps throughout the Internet. These resources are optional, but encouraged to be used as needed. 

For those students taking Math 700, Math 800, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II there will be from Ignitia a companion resource program for these courses. They are designed to provide additional resources for the student taking these important courses. Students are expected to complete these resources. When the student completes this companion assignment to the regular courses up to five (5) extra points can be added to both the first semester and second semester final grade. If you have questions of how to do this staff in the office will assist you at your request.