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Assessment Options

There are three assessment options according to Ohio regulations - written narrative, standardized testing or an alternative method. To help you in choosing and preparing for your assesmsment, we suggest you attend a nurture group Assessment Information Meeting, if possible.

Here is a general comparison of the three assessment options:

Option	Pros	Cons
Standardized Testing	Objective numbers make year to year objective comparisons simple	Some children don't test well
	Give clear picture of relative grade level	Some believe testing does not accurately portray a child's ability
	Comprehensive in a variety of areas	Does not show character growth
	Prepares students for other tests (A.C.T., S.A.T.)	Must state a grade level
		Involves hours of time to take
		Child must understand how to take test
Written Narrative or Portfolio of Child's Work	Assessor can compare written work from beginning and end of year	Assessor may not know family well or understand their methods
	Encourages parents to keep record of work for skill and character development	Different assessors have different requirements
	Work saved for assessment can be shared	Parents must keep work for entire school year
	Allows individualized assessment
	Takes less time than standardized testing
	Only progress, not absolute level, is assessed
An Alternative Assessment Agreed Upon by Parents and Superintendent	Allows for creativity	Must obtain agreement with superintendent
	Individualized
	Helpful for special needs children
	Assessment can be less of a burden on parents