S.M.A.R.T.
Smoky Mountain Academic Resources & Training
828-687-7949
Smoky
Mountain Academic Resources & Training (SMART) is
an educational enhancement service designed to assist parents in
accurately
assessing their child's academic achievements. We present insight to
the
child's learning styles, and provide guidance to the many curriculum
options
available to home educators. SMART fulfills this mission by offering
nationally
normed and standardized tests, as well as, presenting workshops and
seminars to
enrich the educational experiences for all children and their
families.
SMART's independent Testing Associates are college educated, experienced homeschool mothers, with a professional knowledge base ranging from the Academically Gifted to the Special Needs populations. To read the Testing Associates professional biographies please visit our website at www.smarttesting.net. A short list of names and contact information is provided below.
State of North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education
Recommended Tests offered by SMART
1. Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement (WJ III) Grades K-college level
2 testing options available with WJ III
Option 1 The Basic Battery
--includes 6-7 subtests* - Primarily an oral test
--one on one testing environment
--provides parents with a 'snapshot' of their child's academic achievement, using WJIII Compuscore and Profiles Printout of Academic Achievement
--15-20 minute consultation with examiner to discuss test results, learning styles and curriculum
--requires about one hour to administer
--meets state legal requirements
--recommended if the child has previously tested using the WJIII, and there are no academic concerns present
--costs $65, all testing materials and student response booklet included
Option 2 The Comprehensive Battery
--includes 11-13 subtests* (depending on age and ability) - Primarily an oral test
--one on one testing environment
--provides parent with comprehensive test results using WJIII Compuscore and Profiles Printout of Academic Achievement
--15-20 minute consultation with examiner to discuss test results, learning styles and curriculum
--requires about 2.5 hours to administer
--meets state legal requirements
--recommended every 3 years, unless this is the first assessment of the child, or if learning differences are present or suspected
--costs $100, which includes all testing materials and student response booklet
*Additional subtest can be given for an added charge of $5.00 per subtest.
Subtests include: Academic Knowledge (science, social studies, and humanities), Language Concepts, Word Attack, etc. Discuss additional subtests with examiner.
For additional information or to schedule a testing date contact:
Glenna Toney, Testing Coordinator
NC Certified and Experienced Teacher
828-687-7949, smartnews@bellsouth.net www.smarttesting.net
Or contact one of SMART's Testing Associates:
Cindy Hyde 828-749-1625
Beth Sanders, M.Ed. 828-768-2499
Toni Owen 828-891-1330