Is Testing Required in Michigan?

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Homeschooled students in Michigan are NOT required to test. So why test?

While completely optional, there are many benefits of having your child take a standardized test through MiCHN and BJU.

PROTECT HOMESCHOOL FREEDOM

Establishing a compilation of test scores nationwide and within each state, lends credibility to the educational excellence of homeschool students. Because homeschooled students historically score very high, the larger the number of students tested, the more convincing our scores become to both legislators and the public.

Your participation is encouraged, not only for your own information, but to continue to safeguard our freedoms.

LEARN TEST-TAKING SUCCESS

Following directions, relaxing under pressure, pacing oneself, and completing work in an allotted time are all great skills that can be honed through taking tests.

Testing can be a valuable preparation for college entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT.

PROVIDE A BENCHMARK

Standardized tests indicate how your child compares academically to other children at his grade level. 

While we do have the privilege of seeing our children learn on a day-to-day basis, it is beneficial to assess a child’s year-to-year development of learning.

Standardized test scores help to reveal your child's academic strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to focus your planning and choose curriculum accordingly.

WE CAN HELP YOU TEST 

Click HERE to find out how to test!

***The compiled test score data to be published and shared with those questioning the validity and effectiveness of homeschooling, will be combined scores of homeschool students statewide and nationwide, never individual scores.

When you test with MiCHN & BJU, MiCHN will receive a group report (based on ANONYMOUS student data), allowing us to showcase to legislators or other government officials and skeptics the success of home-educated students in Michigan. 

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