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Ep. 109 - Homeschool Testing: When to Test, When to Skip, and Which Tests Are Worth It
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- The Christy-Faith Show
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- Mar 19, 2026
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- 1576
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Summary
Every spring, testing season arrives — and homeschool families face a question that's equal parts legal, philosophical, and personal. When should homeschoolers use standardized testing — and when should they skip it entirely? 🟢 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion). In this episode, you'll learn: Why standardized tests were never designed with homeschoolers in mind When homeschool testing actually serves your family — and when to skip it Which standardized test is best for homeschoolers (Iowa, Stanford 10, CAT, MAP Growth, CLT compared) What states require standardized testing for homeschoolers — and alternatives most families don't know exist Whether homeschool kids do better on standardized tests Free standardized testing for homeschool prep resources How to use testing strategically — not reflexively Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level 👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you! 👉 Visit CTCMath Curriculum Summit Healthshare ✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance ✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips ✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans 👉 View Health Plans & Savings Resources Mentioned: Homeschool Laws By State — View state requirements BJU Press Online Testing — Iowa Assessments + Stanford 10 online Free Quote Notecard — "Fish and tree" quote printable The Christy-Fait…