Find Educational Resources with Subjects of Homeschooling

Practical tips on how to grade and assess homeschooled students, including standardized testing and informal daily assessments. Emphasizes flexibility and adjusting assessment methods based on developmental stages.

Insight into creating homeschool portfolios and preparing for evaluations, with a real example of managing assessments in Florida.

This lecture provides a detailed, structured walkthrough of standardized testing options (CAT-5, Terra Nova, IOWA, CogAT, PIAT-R), how to interpret scores, and the role of assessments in homeschooling. It discusses grade equivalents, percentiles, and stanines, and addresses philosophical questions like “why assess?” and “what is the purpose of feedback?” The video is practical for both beginners and those with a background in data (useful for an IT professional), covering legal requirements, transitioning between schooling environments, and using assessments to tailor instruction. The presentation is clear, methodical, and assumes no prior educational expertise, making it accessible yet substantive.

Sharpen your brain, master fallacies, and win arguments with critical thinking.

Engage in 'Argument Wars,' an interactive game from iCivics designed to sharpen your critical thinking and debate skills. Analyze arguments, identify fallacies, and build your own cases in a fun, engaging format. This game is ideal for adult learners interested in logic, legal reasoning, and persuasive communication, directly applicable to educational design and entrepreneurial strategy.