302 Standardized Tests as Snapshots

AMDG. Standardized testing is often a miserable experience, but it doesn't have to be. Student Services Director Karen Allgood and Lower Elementary Department Chair Christina Davin reveal the testing opportunities for lower grade levels and discuss the powerful benefits of testing early and often. In addition, the duo shares practical advice about how to talk to your child in a way that builds confidence rather than anxiety. With Karen and Christina's advice, choosing the right test for your child is easy.  Links mentioned & relevant:  Kolbe Academy testing services  Standardized testing article in Kolbe’s Help Center  Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) with information about testing requirements by state  State Educational Funding information from Kolbe Academy website  Getting started at Kolbe Academy  Related Kolbecast episodes:  197 Tools in a Toolbox and 269 Resources and Road Maps with Karen Allgood about Kolbe Academy’s student support services  182 Festive Holidays Ahead and 189 Fit Mind, Fit Body with Christina Davin  296 Tips for Testing Success   83 This Is Only a Test  38 Substance Matters with Jeremy Tate, founder of the Classic Learning Test (CLT)  143 Partners in a Liberal Arts Renewal with CLT’s Soren Schwab  127 Forging a Path with CLT’s Kimberly Farley (now VP of Operations)  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!