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Teaching Resources, Testing & Curriculum, Support Group Information
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Teaching, Curriculum & Resources
The following sites could require parents to discriminate the content for appropriateness to sound Biblical Values.
COURSE CODE DESCRIPTIONS SET FORTH BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
CLICK HERE: Florida Course Code Descriptions
SEARCH FOR TEACHER AIDS TO ORGANIZE
A Virtual Library for educational information
A Web-site-of-Web-Sites for Teachers
Click on "Hot links for Administrators" on this web site for Education Leaders.
CURRICULUM
Discussion Board/Used Curriculum Sales
"Homeschool-Rewards.com: Field-trips, Book Reviews and Articles", plus more, Scholarship Opportunities
ARISE Life Skills Curriculum
Critical Thinking Skills Curriculum
CLASSES
Florida Vurtual School - A Free, Public On-Line High School
Lessons On-Line unlimited availability for a fee
Accredited & NCAA approved High School Courses for a Fee
LINKS TO ASSIST PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
See the Special Education Page for grant information for Special Education needs. Click here to go there: Special Education
Customized online help for LD
Assistive Technology from many sources
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
If you are looking for a high quality PE program, call Rick Andreassen, Athletic Director of CHAA, at 954-717-4428. CHAA which stands for Christian Homeschool Athletic Association of Florida, Inc., has high quality PE programs offered at local parks.
Here is a national informational web site on physical education: Youth and Physical Education
GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Search for Scholarships
"Child Learning at Home", plus more, Scholarship Opportunities
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Types of Student Tests
AN OVERVIEW OF TESTS
Tests are classified by professionals according to the type of information they produce. Different institutions and testers will require different tests based upon the goal for which the results will be used.
ACHIEVEMENT TESTS which tell you to what level your child has achieved in academic knowledge;
STANDARDIZED TESTS from which scores are compared at a national level;
IQ TESTS showing the potential ability level at which you can expect your child to perform academically;
APTITUTE AND CAREER ASSESSMENT TESTS which also cover ability levels in specific content areas.
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is not to be confused with the SAT (Standford Achievement Test) taken in grade school. It is offered about six times a year at many locations.
SAT/Advanced Placement Testing
PSAT (the practice test for the sat) test is taken in October. The PSAT is taken to qualify for the national merit scholarship. The cost starts at $10 for each student. It is suggested that students are finished with algebra 2 and be an 11th grader, though they can take it at 10th grade. When taken before 11th grade it "doesn't count", but the following year the score will count for the purpose of scholarship eligibility.
ACT ASSESSMENT TEST provides a measure of how well you can perform on the skills necessary for college coursework.
ACT Testing
PLAN is the practice test for the ACT. It is taken in sophomore or junior year, in November.
The ACT, SAT & PSAT can be taken at Ft. Lauderdale Christian School at 954-972-3444 (as well as other locations)
CPT (College Placement Test)is given by colleges in the absence of any other standardized test.
CPT (College Placement Test)
CLEP (College Level Entrance Placement) test given to earn credit validate credits.
CAT (California Achievment Test) is popular with private schools as an annual standardized test.
IOWA is a common standardized test given by support groups and schools.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
may call the following numbers to arrange for special college entrance testing:
ACT: 319-337-1332
SAT: 609-771-7137
GED: 202-939-9490
PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE
Summer is an ideal time to prepare for the PSAT, SAT or ACT. Summer's longer days, lack of schoolwork, and a more relaxed pace give you more time and energy to master the skills and strategies that will help you beat the test. The Princeton Review has hundreds of PSAT/SAT and ACT courses scheduled throughout the summer, at more than 700 locations around the country. All of our summer courses include a FREE Wrap-up course right before you take the test. Another convenient option for the summer is our full-length Online SAT and ACT courses. These courses are truly about preparing when and where you want. If you want the ultimate in personal attention, They also provide Private Tutoring. They claim that you'll improve your SAT score by at least 100 points (or ACT by 4 points)-guaranteed. Call 800-2Review. or click here for more information:>The Princeton Review Test Prep Courses
A Clearinghouse on Asssessment and Evaluation
The US Dept. of Education Statistics Hotline
Achieve - Non-Profit Organization Standards
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