EPISODE · Jan 26, 2022 · 1H 12M
83 This Is Only a Test
from Kolbecast · host kolbecast
AMDG. The words “standardized testing” may induce anxiety in parents and students alike, but today’s episode is all about a calm and competent approach. Jon & Chris Bates join Bonnie, Steven, and Steven’s wife Maggie to speak with experience as both homeschool parents and academic advisors. The group discusses why and what to test, paper and online options, and the information that testing can and cannot highlight. They also touch on environmental considerations for testing, how to navigate and mitigate student panic over tests, and how to approach test scores as a healthy assessment tool while keeping your unique students in mind. Links mentioned and helpful: Kolbe Academy’s testing services Episode 62 Due Diligence with Darren Jones of the Home School Legal Defense Association Episode 68 Grace for the Nitty Gritty with Celeste Cuellar and Ashley Massey Episode 80 The Journey That Is with Margaret Walsh of Secret Garden Educational Pathways Episode 31 Veteran Homeschoolers – the Kolbecast debut of Jon and Chris Bates Episode 47 Among the Pots and Pans with Chris Bates and Kelly Powers Episode 50 Cast Party Look for the Kolbecast in your favorite podcast app and subscribe for effortless episode delivery. Have a suggestion or question for the Kolbecast team? Write to us at [email protected]. Interested in Kolbe Academy’s offerings? Visit kolbe.org.
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AMDG. The words “standardized testing” may induce anxiety in parents and students alike, but today’s episode is all about a calm and competent approach. Jon & Chris Bates join Bonnie, Steven, and Steven’s wife Maggie to speak with experience as both homeschool parents and academic advisors. The group discusses why and what to test, paper and online options, and the information that testing can and cannot highlight. They also touch on environmental considerations for testing, how to navigate and mitigate student panic over tests, and how to approach test scores as a healthy assessment tool while keeping your unique students in mind. Links mentioned and helpful: Kolbe Academy’s testing services Episode 62 Due Diligence with Darren Jones of the Home School Legal Defense Association Episode 68 Grace for the Nitty Gritty with Celeste Cuellar and Ashley Massey Episode 80 The Journey That Is with Margaret Walsh of Secret Garden Educational Pathways Episode 31 Veteran Homeschoolers – the Kolbecast debut of Jon and Chris Bates Episode 47 Among the Pots and Pans with Chris Bates and Kelly Powers Episode 50 Cast Party Look for the Kolbecast in your favorite podcast app and subscribe for effortless episode delivery. Have a suggestion or question for the Kolbecast team? Write to us at [email protected]. Interested in Kolbe Academy’s offerings? Visit kolbe.org.
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