How do you get the taks test for homeschoolers?

Question

my brother is being homeschooled and he has yet taken the taks test.

Answer 1

It's not required for HS'ers in Texas.  Here is the link for the released tests if he needs practice or an informal assessment.

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.asses...

Also, here are the HS'ing rules for TX:

http://www.nhen.org/leginfo/detail.asp?S...

Answer 2

Some states require that homeschoolers do standardized testing, others do not.  I am sure that your parents are probably aware of the requirements and will do what is necessary for your brother.

If it is a requirement in his state of residence, and he is at the required age/grade level, then your parents can contact their Homeschool Support Group (or something similar) or the local public school, whoever it is they report to...for more information about the test.

Answer 3

Homeschooler's in Texas do not need to take the TAKS test.  If your parents want to give him one at home, they can go to this site.  It has the released tests and answer keys.

Edit:  Thanks ASD & DYS Mum, I forgot to put the link.   Oops!  Well, no need to add it now since you have provided it.

Answer 4

The TAKS released test items are on the Texas DOE website.  If your parents want specifically for him to take the TAKS, tt may be possible for them to arrange for your brother to take the TAKS in a regular school at the same time the school is taking the test.  But they'll have to make arrangements early, like not later than January, for a test to be given in April or so.  If they just want any kind of an achievement test, there are many places to get one.  One example is Bob Jones University Press, where you can get Iowa or Stanford tests.  There are certain restrictions as to who can get the tests, though, so they'll need to check into it in the fall to give a test late next spring.  It's also possible to get California Achievement Tests from various places - you contact them online and arrange for them to send a test which he will take and return to them for scoring.