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One-on-one testing for homeschoolers via Zoom, FaceTime or Skype

Thank you for the many years of service

Thank you for the many years of service you have provided for my family. Please know that you have made our homeschooling journey so much smoother and provided so much confidence boosting that we were able to keep going even when we were not sure we were doing it well. Every one of my kids have enjoyed their testing experiences with you, every single year. All-in-all I couldn't think of a better testing experience and I am forever grateful for your positive attitude and encouragement provided to my kiddos. I will definitely keep referring folks to you as they seek out testing options for their kids. ~Sheila

felt so comfortable

Testing can be really stressful for Jacob because of his disabilities, and he felt so comfortable with you and positive about how it went. ~ Monica

results

Straightforward results! ~ James

lessen test anxiety

Ann helps lessen test anxiety. My daughter is now prepared for the pre-ACT and beyond! ~ Tanika

kind, warm soul

I am very thankful that you came to our house to test me! Thank you, Ann, for all your support, for your support of others, and your kind, warm soul. ~ Carlos

look forward to each year

Thank you for making testing something to look forward to each year! We really enjoy your sweet spirit. ~ Rhonda

thank you for your patience

Thanks for your help over the last 11 years! I especially want to thank you for your patience with Jonathan. A lot of people would have lost patience and walked away. You stuck in there and found a way to make it work for all of us. I truly believe that it is the patience and understanding from you and a few others in his life that have allowed hime to mature into the anxiety free person that he is today. Thank you!!! ~ Elaine

beyond awesome

Ann Mathews-Lingen is beyond awesome as a tester. She is accommodating, flexible, unflappable, reasonably priced and nice. ~ Bridget

helps me with any of my questions/anxieties too

Ann makes my kids feel so comfortable…and she helps me with any of my questions/anxieties too! (It is a bit nerve-wracking having your kids tested when you have been guiding the learning process.). So, if you want a nonjudgmental, gentle approach, I highly recommend her! ~ Margaret

thorough and professionally handled

The testing was thorough and professionally handled, yet very child-friendly. My daughter didn't seem to stress at all!! We received favorable results. The school is working with us on advancement, so that my daughter remains interested and challenged. ~ Shelly - mother of a public school student

nothing but good things to say

My children had nothing but good things to say about the experience, and Ann gave us tools to better instruct our children. ~ Dave

Ann is fantastic!

Ann is fantastic! A homeschool mom who really does whatever she can to make the test comfortable for you child. ~ Mandy

the boys rather enjoyed the test

I'm glad to have had the opportunity to work with you the past couple of years, and I know the boys rather enjoyed the tests, even though there was some preliminary trepidation the first time! Thanks for all that you do. ~ Patrick

We are very satisfied!

It was a great experience for all of them. I never thought I'd be able to say that any of the kids enjoyed their standardized testing, but now I honestly can. Many thanks for your calming, professional demeanor, and ability to put all three at ease. We are very satisfied! ~ Audrey

she made it fun and comfortable

We just had Ann come over to test our 7 yr old, Kyle, for the first time (for all of us). It went very well, she totally gets unschooling and is supportive of whatever you are called to do. Kyle was very apprehensive about doing this and she made it fun and comfortable for him. I would highly recommend her if you are considering the Peabody. For me, it was easier than trying to get Kyle to sit down and do a test with me, he loves his freedom! ~ Roberta

Lovely rapport.

Lovely rapport. Our son was very reticent going into the testing but quite happy by the end! ~ Alice

When do I get to test again?

We also use Ann, and my daughter ask all year long, "When do I get to test again?" She's really a great tester. ~ Laura

Ann is wonderful.

Ann is wonderful. My son looks forward to her visit each year. When Ann left after his first test Mark wanted to know when she could come back so he could do it again. ~ Jane

We've always had good experiences.

We've always had good experiences. I choose not to stay in the room, but I often hear my daughter laughing in there. ~ Sandy

Thanks again

Thanks again for the great experience. It was such a confidence booster for Josie. My husband commented today, "Did something change with Josie in the past few days?" ~ Deb

We feel happy

We feel happy to know we can still use your services, it makes us very comfortable with our homeschooling. ~ client in United Arab Emirates

Derick is feeling great

Derick is feeling great about his experience with you and how non-stressful it was...especially compared to his previous testing experiences in public school. Thanks for making it such a fantastic memory for him. ~ Susan

Scheduling Update

RESERVE a Spot for the 2022-23 school year. I will be online only using Zoom, Skype or FaceTime (Apple).

I am offering the WJ-IV & WJ-III Tests of Achievement only, due to the age of the Peabody and the demand for the updated WJ tests. I am accepting new clients in any month September-August, for the current school year. I have the most room September-February and July-August.

New clients, please use the Request an Appt form to reserve your tests. Current clients can email me, use the Contact Ann form, or the Request an Appt form.

Annual achievement testing

Welcome to Achievement-Test.com where you can learn about the the WJ-IV and WJ-III Tests of Achievement.

Ann Mathews-Lingen, MSW, LGSW, has been an Independent Testing Specialist since 2005. She has grown her testing business primarily through referrals from happy clients. Ann tests clients in person in the metro area of MN. Via Skype, she works with outstate MN families, homeschoolers in other states and in other countries. She absolutely loves her work with homeschoolers. Ann's background in counseling and referral, along with her experience as a homeschooler herself, adds to the richness she brings to the testing environment. She conducts the test with professionalism while also putting each child at ease, so that he/she can demonstrate their knowledge. Learn more about Ann

WJ-IV
Grade Equivalency pre-K - >17.9
Nationally normed achievement test
Non-bracketed, Untimed, 1-1.5 hours
Published 2014
Subtests

Pronunciation List

Reading Comprehension (fill-in the blank)

Spelling (dictation)

Applied Math
(no response set, scratch paper allowed)

Science
(open-ended questions with separate score)

Social Studies
(open-ended questions with separate score)

Humanities
(open-ended questions with separate score)
3 score reports emailed within 7 days of appointment
$95
($25 for duplicate reports)
Accepted by most School Districts, States and some Gifted programs
(Extended tests that yield Broad Scores
NOT available.)
Learn more

WJ-III NU
Grade Equivalency pre-K - >18.0
Nationally normed achievement test
Non-bracketed, Untimed, 1-1.5 hours
Published 2007
Subtests

Pronunciation List

Reading Comprehension (fill-in the blank)

Spelling (dictation)

Applied Math
(no response set, scratch paper allowed)

Academic Knowledge
(open-ended questions on Science, Social Studies & Humanities for a combined score.)
4 score reports emailed within 7 days of appointment
$75
($25 for duplicate reports)
Accepted by most School Districts, States and some Gifted programs
(Extended tests that yield Broad Scores
NOT available.)
Learn more