Research your state’s position on testing. In most states, before you can legally homeschool, you must register and agree to school your children in a pre-determined manner, which usually includes the time they spend on study work. If the State requires specific tests, they must give you the information on where and when your child can test.
Administer periodic subject testing and file the results in a folder. Many homeschool parents are loath to give their child a letter grade and that’s fine. However, give them tests over the material they are studying and save their papers for future reference.
Call your local public school officials and ask whether your child can be included in their standardized testing procedure. Many communities work with homeschool families and allow the children to test and even to audit some classes if they so choose.
Compile your child’s records and get serious about college-admittance tests during their teen years. High school students take ACT and SAT tests and the government requires that these testing dates are open to any child wanting to participate (see Resources below).
Order accredited tests for lower grade homeschoolers in order to monitor their progress. The Personal Achievement Summary System test (PASS), approved in many states for homeschoolers, is comparable to standardized elementary and middle school testing. Even if your state does certify the test, you can order it and keep it on record (see Resources below).
Help your homeschooled child prepare for the college admission tests by studying a well-rounded curriculum with an emphasis on math, language arts, science and history.