Monday, July 7, 2008

Whoosh!

Isn't homeschooling great? Ninja Boy and Lego Nut whizzed through Grade 3 in three weeks. Two or three pages a day and they're done. We're starting Grade 4 tomorrow!
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K said...

Hi Nicola- Just curious- and feel free to not answer if you do not wish to.

We have just gone through CTBS testing. Has your family ever done these exams and what is your opinion on them or exams in general?

Coming from a completely non judgemental place! Just curious as to what other homeschoolers/ unschoolers choose...

July 8, 2008 at 8:13 AM
Nicola said...

Hi Kelly
I'm not sure what CTBS testing is - do you mean the Foundation Skills Assessment tests at Grades 4, 7 and 10?
I am not in agreement with any compulsory testing and it was with reluctance that I agreed to let two of the boys test this year. Because we've never "taught to the test" I wasn't sure how they'd do so we didn't attach too much significance to the results. They did OK as it happens.

July 8, 2008 at 9:08 AM
K said...

CTBS tests are the Canadian Tests of Basic Skills. I was also worried because we dont teach what is learned at certain grades in the public system either.

Thanks for letting me know :)

July 8, 2008 at 4:47 PM

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