Question 1

Does my child need to attend both days?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the IOWA test is conducted over two days (appoximately 3 1/2 hours each day).

Question 2

When do I need to arrive at the testing location?

Accepted Answer

Please plan to arrive 20 minutes before your test is scheduled and allow for extra driving time in case of unexpected traffic.

Question 3

What happens if I arrive late?

Accepted Answer

Students arriving late will have to wait until the next section of the test starts and will not be able to make up the section missed. If late, DO NOT enter the testing room as it will disturb testers and the proctor will send you to the offfice. Please come directly to the office and our testing coordinator will let you know when your student will be allowed to enter the testing room.

Question 4

What can my student take into the testing room?

Accepted Answer

• one book to read in between testing sections.
 • non glass water bottle.
 • two No. 2 pencils with erasers.

Question 5

What is NOT allowed in the testing room?

Accepted Answer

• Snacks, backpacks and other belongings.
 • Calculators or electronics such as cell phones, Kindles, or smart watches.
 • Students will be instructed to leave all items in the front of the testing room where they will easily access them during their breaks.
 • Students belongings will NOT be supervised by CHSRC staff members.
 • It is suggested to leave cell phones, or any valuables, at home.
 • CHSRC is NOT responsible for any lost property.
 • Please DO NOT bring glass containers.

Question 6

What does my student do with his/her phone?

Accepted Answer

• It is suggested to leave cell phones and valuables, at home.
 • All phones must be turned OFF.
 • Phones may be stored inside their purse/bag (which will be placed in the bag area at the front of the testing room.)
 • Phones may be left in their car.
 • Students will not be allowed to use their phones during breaks.
 • CHSRC is NOT responsible for any lost property.

Question 7

What personal information does my student need to know?

Accepted Answer

• Birthday, including year.
 • Correct spelling of their first and last names.
 • It is imperative students bubble their personal information correctly. If this is your child's first time testing, you can purchase a practice test, which not only gives the students an idea of what type of questions to expect, it also includes bubbling practice. 
 • You can also find bubbling practice sheets online such as the one below.

Question 8

What to expect prior to entering the testing room.

Accepted Answer

• Students are encouraged to relax, use the restrooms, and enjoy the fresh air on the lawn, just outside of the testing building.
 • Students will be allowed into the testing room a few minutes before testing time.
 • The proctor will notify the students when it's time to enter the testing room.

Question 9

What if your child is tested on information he doesn't know?

Accepted Answer

Parents should be aware that the test content is sensitive to instruction and that low scores obtained on occasion are not necessarily a sign that low achievement and low scores should not be expected in the years to come.

Question 10

What subjects are covered?

Accepted Answer

Reading, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, math, science, and social studies.
 
3rd - 8th Grades
Day 1:  Reading pt. 1, Reading pt. 2, Written Expression, Math pt. 1
Day 2:  Math pt. 2, Science, Social Studies, Vocabulary, Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, and Computation
 
High School
Day 1:  Reading, Written Expression, Math
Day 2:  Science, Social Studies, Vocabulary, Computation

Question 11

How does my student prep for the IOWA test? Is there a practice test?

Accepted Answer

• You may purchase practice tests that include sample questions for each section of the test.
 • Practice tests allow students to become familiar with testing procedures such as bubbling and NOT writing in the actual testing booklet. 
 • Practice tests are purchased at the time of registration and are mailed to the parent. Practice tests purchased within on week of the chosen testing session will not be mailed and will need to be picked up at CHSRC.

Question 12

What happens if my student damages a testing book?

Accepted Answer

Parents will be charged a $50 replacement fee.

Question 13

What can parents do during testing?

Accepted Answer

• Parents may either stay on site or visit one of the many restaurants and stores nearby.
 • We are blessed to have a beautiful courtyard at our new location for you to enjoy.
 • The CHSRC bookstore will be open for your browsing pleasure.
 • All children 12 and under must be supervised by the parent or guardian at all times.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Parents MUST stay with students until testing starts. If you are not staying on-site during testing, please return to CHSRC no later than 15 minutes BEFORE the test is scheduled to end.

Question 14

We encourage students to:

Accepted Answer

• Get a good night's rest the night before the test.
 • Eat a healthy meal.
 • Pack a healthy snack.
 • Bring a water bottle.
 • Bring a book to read during downtime.
 • Please note: no electronics - including e-books will be allowed in the testing room.

Question 15

We encourage parents to:

Accepted Answer

• Let your child know the reason he or she is being tested. 
 • The two main reasons many parents use our testing services are simply as "test taking" practice or as a guide to help parents assess how the school work is going.
 • It is important to let your student know that there is no reason to feel anxious about testing.
 • The IOWA Test is NOT a pass/fail test.
 • Explain that they might encounter some test questions that may be too difficult for them.
 • Explain that they are not expected to know the answers to ALL the questions; in fact, it is OK to skip some questions and it is perfectly acceptable to make thoughtful guesses.
 • Even if they may encounter challenging questions, students should be encouraged to persevere and not to give up too quickly.

Question 16

When will the test sessions end?

Accepted Answer

• There are many variables that make end time different for each group we test.
 • Groups with calmer children tend to end earlier; larger groups or groups with more active kids tend to need a little more downtime in between sections, etc. 
 • We strictly follow the guidelines for the timing of testing sections, however, each testing group has its own needs that require discretion with the transition time in between testing sections and breaks. 
 • We are very sensitive to the dynamics and the needs of the different student groups that we test, which, is why ending time varies from group to group. 
 • Please allow for these variances.

Question 17

When will I receive test results?

Accepted Answer

Results will be e-mailed to you within six weeks after the testing date.

Question 18

Who sees the results?

Accepted Answer

• Results are kept strictly confidential. 
 • Riverside Testing scores the test and sends the results directly to CHSRC. 
 • CHSRC staff emails all testing results directly to the parents and no other entity.

Question 19

Is there a SALE in the bookstore during the testing sessions?

Accepted Answer

YES! Please enjoy 20% off used books.

Question 20

How can I support your ministry?

Accepted Answer

Donate Curriculum and Books
We are so grateful for the support of the homeschool community! The sale of used curriculum is vital to the furtherance of our mission; to equip and encourage families for a successful homeschool journey. We happily receive donations of gently used curriculum and books during normal business hours.
 
For more information about our Donation Discount Policy click here.(https://www.chsrc.org/donation-policy)

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