[Amelia]

That many hours are not required per student for a teacher to keep records because the teacher's students are in the same class covering the same subjects and material. For homeschool families, the children are (usually) working at different levels with different books and materials. Also, different people are contributing to a student's school records

Excellent point. Thank you, I should have thought of that.

Homeschool records can be far more cumbersome, depending on state requirements, and one parent is keeping track of everything - all subjects.

That seems crazy to me. What's wrong with just giving a test such as the SAT9 or ITBS every year or so?

Only one teacher would sit in the class, available to answer questions if needed...Most of the time, the teacher sat there bored.

Sound as if it would work well for intelligent, motivated students, but it does sound like a boring job for the teacher.

[JenB]

The best part is, PA requires both - portfolios reviewed by “certified teachers” every year, and tests in at least 3rd, 5th and 8th grades. We took ITBS. They also required a log showing all work done on a daily basis for at least 180 instructional days per year. That was a pain.

I think Iowa’s not much better. How I’d love to live in a state with a test-only or even no-report regulations when it comes time.