Washington State requires home school students be tested each year to determine a student’s progress. I offer a recognized and reputable test for students (Iowa Basic) and start testing at grade 3. I help make this a safe and fun experience for the students. I am a 39 year veteran English teacher and have administered this test for over ten years in my home. It’s a safe and encouraging time.
(Kids even say they look forward to testing because I try to make it fun!)

Iowa Basic Tests offer a great evaluation for your student that is based upon each grade level and gives comparisons with students all over the United States.

High school students take a one-day test and those in 3rd to 8th grade take the test in two days (3 hours each day). They get fun breaks to go outside and talk with their friends or play soccer or basketball. I suggest they also being a snack (not nuts) and something to drink.

Costs of the test: $34 per student
Email me if you want to Venmo the payment: Christie@freshlookthinking.com

I have prepared a list of what is on the test for each
grade level. I hope this is helpful to you. Please click on
the boxes below for the registration form and a list of
what is on the test. .

2025 Schedule - May 19-23

Grades 3-8 - Section B - Tuesday, May 20 and Thursday May 22.

9 a.m. until noon.

Grades 3-8 Section C - Tues. May 20 and Thurs. May 23 12:45 p.m. -3:45 p.m.

Grades 3-8 Section A - Monday May 19 and Wednesday, May 21

9 a.m. - noon

High School - Grades 9-12 Section D - Friday 5/23 9 a.m. - noon (followed by Science and Social Studies if you choose to take these - it’s optional)

Social Studies and Science - (Optional)
Grades 3-12 12:45 - 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 23
NOTE: $10 extra to take these subjects.