Kindergarten Readiness Tests

Is your child ready for kindergarten? Kindergarten Readiness Tests can be a helpful tool to discover the early-set capabilities of a child. The tests are designed to identify early learners as well as students who may require additional learning help. 

Here is some key information you may want to know before considering a Kindergarten Readiness Test for your child:

 

Purpose

Kindergarten Readiness Tests are designed to help early learners, not to hold anyone back. They are meant to identify those in need of special education services and to see how the child compares to other children their age. The test identifies the strengths and weaknesses of children and can therefore help teachers steer how things are taught in the classroom to meet the needs and learning styles of the students. 

 

Are Tests Required?

Federal Law states that standardized testing is not mandatory until the child reaches third grade. However, more and more states each year have begun implementing kindergarten readiness tests to improve early-education efforts. 

 

How Are They Given?

Kindergarten Readiness Tests are given to each child individually. The test administrator will ask the child questions and record their answers by hand. The questions could be asked with physical objects as well, such as using building blocks for math problems or to identify and copy shapes and colors. 

 

Accommodations

As with any testing, accommodations can be made available for children with disabilities such as hearing and mobility loss upon request. Children with previously identified learning disabilities may also request special accommodations and should be requested by the parent or guardian if necessary. 

Overall, these tests are meant to get your child the help they need at an early age and provide them with the best resources to succeed. Visit our website for more information on testing. To schedule your Kindergarten Readiness Test, contact Geo Psychological Testing today to discuss your child’s options.

 

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