“In Oregon, homeschool student progress is primarily evaluated through standardized achievement tests administered at the end of grades 3, 5, 8, and 10.
These tests must be completed by August 15 each year using a state-approved assessment and administered by a qualified, neutral tester.”
“Testing
Families new to homeschooling have an 18-month grace period before children must be assessed.* Homeschool testing is due by August 15 for grade levels 3, 5, 8, and 10; homeschoolers who are participating in interscholastic activities are required to test every year.
All tests approved by the State Board of Education are nationally-normed, multiple choice achievement tests that assess grade-level skills. The ODE maintains a list of approved testers (link below). Families are to find a tester in their area, and coordinate time and place with the test administrator. Test administrators are to be neutral, not related by blood or marriage, and meet at least one of the qualifications listed in OAR 581-021-0026)
*Note that short-term homeschooling (less than one academic year) would not require testing. “
This may not be true in all states, but contradicts a social media meme that the competency of home schooled students is never evaluated.
