[womanvet]

Nope -- no state-required standard tests. If a parent wants the info, that is different. To begin with, most standardized tests are testing government-school goop. CLP uses a 1970 version of the CAT for students using their CLE curriculum. State of Florida does not like that version because it is "too subject specific" (i.e. expects you to know facts).

Our 16-yod is a junior at a top-rated engineering school, taking some grad courses, and working on ch. eng. research project with dept chair. She got there without the help of standardized tests (well, except for SAT which was required for admission).

All those tests do is compare student to others who took the same test. They do not show what the student has learned or how well they understand it.