Iowa Assessments / ITBS Homeschooling Programs

Iowa Assessments / ITBS Homeschooling ProgramsThe Iowa Assessments, formerly known as the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), are norm referenced standardized tests that measure student performance in reading, language, math, and sometimes science and social studies. Homeschoolers often use them to meet state testing requirements or to get an outside benchmark of how their child compares to national samples. Administered through services like Seton or local test providers, they produce percentile

picture books

It might feel less colorful than some multimedia options

and synthesis

examining multiple perspectives

Because it’s produced by National Geographic

Recognized as a “Highly Effective” teacher for over a decade

We reviewed the accompanying Early Times Study Guide and saw how well it scaffolds learning with questions

sports—and register directly through the platform

with advanced

Homeschool families use it as a self-paced intro to coding or as a structured spine for a Scratch club or sibling project

and college-level courses

using AI to select problems that match a child’s current level and gently push them forward