What is the Iowa Basic Skills Test?

The Iowa Basic Skills Test is a tool used for annual student assessment

Why take the Iowa Basics Skills Test at WEST?

Iowa Basic Skills Testing at WEST is a convenient way for your student to fulfill the requirement of completing an annual standardized test every year
Being in a formal testing experience gives students the preparation to perform better while in the PSEO/PLAN/ASPIRE/ACT/SAT testing setting.

Who can take the Iowa Basic Skills Test?
The Iowa Basic Skills Test is available for grades 4-12 at WEST
Open to any and all homeschoolers - not just WESTies
Grades 4-8 will test for 3 days on Tues | Wed | Thurs
Grades 9-12 will only test 2 days on Tues | Wed

When is the Iowa Basic Skills Test offered at WEST?
Testing typically takes place the week after Grades 5-12 WEST Classes conclude in April. Testing takes place at WEST Tues-Thurs calendar of events
Make-up testing date available upon request. The scheduled make-up day for 9-12 grade is the Thursday of testing week

Who is administering the Iowa Basic Skills Test?
Paula Mitlyng is the test administrator

When can I register my student?
Registration opens early December until mid-February

What is the cost of the test?
The cost of the test is $85 which covers two or three mornings of quality supervised testing covering all academic areas and serves as your annual standardized test

• $45 non refundable if registration is cancelled
• $30 refundable up through March 1 if registration is cancelled
• No refund after March 1

How do I register my student?
Register for the Iowa Basic Skills Test by February 20
Pay with check or PayPal

What do I need to bring on testing day?
2-#2 pencils
Eraser
Calculator that you are familiar with
Water bottle
Book to read when section of test is completed early
Light, non-messy snack

When does testing begin?
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to find a seat and get settled

Where does the testing take place?
At WEST 

Can parents stay and wait while students are testing?
Parents drop off student/s and return at the end of testing time promptly as designated by the test adminstrator

When/How do I receive test results?
Typically test results are mailed to the tester's home by mid-June.

Any questions?
Contact the WEST Registrar registrar.west@gmail.com