FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this a private school? No. I work with parents to decide on a curriculum and schedule that works best for their child.
What type of student succeeds at Scholarly Choice?
Learners who are independent thinkers, eager learners, and motivated to advance will find the most success here. Learners of all ability levels with these traits will soar at Scholarly Choice. The sky is truly the limit!
Do you possess the qualifications to teach all subjects successfully?
I am a certified teacher and tutor. I provide all eager learners with the tools and resources they need to meet or exceed any standard set before them.
What can my student expect from Scholarly Choice? Your student can expect a relaxed environment where he/she will be encouraged and challenged to exercise his/her God-given gifts daily.
Testing/Assessment FAQ's
What is the OLSAT?
OLSAT or Otis-Lennon School Ability Test is a type of aptitude test published by Pearson NNC.This particular test is commonly used across the US to screen the abilities of children from pre-kindergarten up to 18 years of age, in terms of their reasoning skills and abstract thinking abilities. It also is an inexpensive way of assessing those with gifted mental abilities, especially during the early years of childhood.
When administered with the Stanford Achievement Test Series,Tenth Edition (Stanford 10) OLSAT 8 scores may also be used to relate a student’s actual achievement with his or her school ability. Available year-round for grades 2–12, the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test® (OLSAT) is offered only in combination with a Stanford Achievement Test.
Completion Time: Approximately 1 hour
What is the CogAT?
CogAT is an aptitude test, whereas the Iowa Test, another widely used test, is an achievement test. The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) measures students’ cognitive development and learned reasoning abilities in the three areas most linked to academic success in school: Verbal, Quantitative and Nonverbal. Although its primary goal is to assess students’ reasoning abilities, CogAT can also provide predicted achievement scores when administered with The Iowa Tests. Available year-round for grades 3–12, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) consists of three batteries. Combining achievement tests and learning ability tests will help you develop reasonable expectations for your student’s progress, based on his or her abilities. Once you discern whether your student is reaching his or her academic potential, you can understand how to tailor your teaching to your student’s learning style.
Completion Time: Approximately 2.5 hours
What is the Stanford 10 used for?
The Stanford Achievement Test Series is used to measure academic knowledge of elementary and secondary school students. Stanford 10 is a norm-referenced test, which means a student's performance is compared with that of a group of similar students who have taken the same test across the nation. Student scores are reported in relation to the scores of this "norm" group. A score in the 87th percentile, for example, means the test taker scored better than 87 out of every 100 students in the norm group. Statistically, the majority of students nationwide will be in the 50th-percentile range. The test is untimed and in full-color, and special formatting keeps students focused, interested, and on track during testing.
This test is untimed.
What is the ITBS?
ITBS® is a nationally standardized achievement test for K-12 students. What that means is that you can compare your child’s scores to children across the country in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The test is also being used by a growing number of homeschool families since the test is sufficient for state homeschool requirements. The ITBS can also provide added reassurance about a child’s learning progress and the teaching ability of the growing number of parents who choose to homeschool their children. ITBS® scores are even accepted for eligibility into the National Honor Society.
Approximate completion times:
K5–Grade 3 Grades 4–8 Grades 9–12
What is an Algebra Aptitude Test?
The Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test™ can help you as a parent or teacher to determine if your student is ready for Algebra 1.
The four parts of the test include: Interpreting mathematical information, translating to symbols, finding relationships and using symbols.
Note: The results of this test, combined with the student’s demonstrated proficiency in standard math, determine the student’s readiness for Algebra 1. If your student scores low on the aptitude test or feels hesitant about any math concepts, you should consider using a pre-algebra course before beginning Algebra 1.
The Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test: