10% Off standardized testing with BJU Press!

Homeschool New York members qualify for a 10% discount on Iowa Assessments ordered through BJU Press from January 1 – July 31, 2024! Click here to join Homeschool New York, then follow the below instructions to claim your discount! Families affiliated with Homeschool New York / NYS LEAH may inquire about testing in the Fall and Midyear Norms. Special arrangements may be made.

Any parent can set up an account with BJU Press at www.bjupresshomeschool.com and order either paper/pencil or online tests. After setting up your account, apply to become a testing administrator for paper/pencil testing only (high school diploma or college).

Placing Orders Online:

Placing Orders by Phone:

Call 1.800.845.5731 to order over the phone. Please ask to be connected to the Testing and Evaluation Department and mention that you are a member of NYS LEAH.

ONLINE TESTING

Timeline:

Online tests must be purchased at least 14 days before the test date. To get the best choice of dates for online testing, we suggest ordering these as soon as possible – but not less than two weeks before the testing date (testing dates close at that time).

Pricing:

Online testing prices are the current prices at the time of order submission. 

Designated Online Testing Schedule:

Online testing will follow a designated schedule assigned to the group that is separate from the public and other organizations.

Online Test Cancellation:

Purchaser can cancel online test up to 14 days before the stated test date without penalty. (See Online Testing User Agreement.)

Rescheduling:

Purchaser can reschedule online testing up to 3 business days before the test date (fees may apply).

Test Administrator:

BJU Press T&E will provide Test Administrators for online testing.

On-site Proctor:

• Purchaser will provide an on–site proctor during test.
• An adult proctor must be present in the room with the student while testing. No special qualifications are needed.
• See Online Testing User Agreement Guidelines.

Accommodations:

Accommodations and out-of-level testing are unavailable for Iowa Assessments™ Form E online.

PAPER TESTING

Timeline:

Test dates (postmarked) January 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024; purchaser places order at least 4 weeks before the test date.

Pricing:

Paper testing prices are the current prices at the time of order submission.

Ordering:

• Purchaser will place all order for paper/pencil tests through the links above.
• Place your testing order 4-6 weeks before your test date to ensure that you receive it on time.
• If you need the test(s) sooner in less than three weeks, rush shipping and processing charges may apply.
• One set of Directions for Administration automatically accompanies each order per grade level(s). For groups, extra Directions for Administration should be ordered during the initial ordering process. Extra Directions for Administration ordered later are subject to shipping/handling fees.

Test Administrator:

• New test administrators must be approved and active by BJU Press Testing & Evaluation (BJU Press Testing).
  • It is preferred that test administrators have a bachelor’s degree, but not required.  Please refer to your state, or any organization to which you may be submitting results for additional testing requirements. For example, while BJU Press Testing allows parents to administer tests, some school districts, organizations, or states may have a different requirement.
  • If the test administrator is ordering the test, apply by filling out the requested information during checkout.
  • If the test administrator is administering for another family, create a BJU Press account and click on “Become a Test Administrator” from your account page to apply.
• All test administrators should update their privacy and address settings from the Test Administrator Profile found on their BJU Press account.

Accommodations:

• Accommodations used must meet the Publisher’s guidelines.
• All accommodations must be documented on the Student Roster.

Before Testing:

• Test administrators should inspect the materials immediately upon receiving them and look for any problems, such as torn packages, water damage, or marked/circled answers.
• If shipping damage has occurred, please email testing@bjupress.com to receive replacement materials.
• Test administrators should return all damaged packages and materials to the BJU Press Testing office at the end of testing.

During Testing:

• Test Administrators should follow the provided Directions for Administration carefully.
• A Checklist & Guidelines document is included with each shipment and should be referenced for testing tips.  
• Special Accommodations require a professional diagnosis, e.g. IEP or ISP, or report from a child psychologist or pediatrician to document the disability. The test administrator may call BJU Press Testing with any questions. Notate all accommodations on the Student Roster.

Returning Materials:

• Please send the materials back immediately after testing is completed.
• To receive Spring Norms, paper tests should be postmarked for return to our office by July 31.
• Please keep each shipment separate and return them to BJU Press Testing in their respective individual packages or use dividers between them. Test administrators should arrange the answer sheets in the order listed on the Student Roster.
• Return the Student Roster signed by each test administrator. If there are more test administrators, their information can be added on the back of the page or attached on a separate sheet.
• Please fill in any incomplete student information on the original Student Roster.
• If some students’ materials must be held and returned later, please contact BJU Press Testing for instructions.
• Please ship the materials via UPS, FedEx, or USPS Priority Mail. UPS and FedEx automatically insure up to $100; USPS Priority Mail insures up to $50. Additional insurance should be added when the total value of the package exceeds $100.

Results:

Results will be posted to the customer’s BJU Press account, typically within 4 weeks of return to BJU Press.

REPORTS

Creation of Reports:

BJU Press T&E will provide the following reports: 

Individual student

• Student Profile Narrative
• Individual Performance Profile

Timeline for Reports:

Individual (for parent)

• Online available within 7 business days of test completion
• Paper/pencil available within 10–20 business days of materials arriving at BJU Press T&E home office