I've received many comments and messages asking why we do standardized testing and if there are benefits to end of the year assessments. In this video, I share about the good and the bad, along with my own opinions on the topic. Referral Link: You will receive $5 off your first purchase at Academic Excellence (Standardized Testing) and I get $3 toward my next purchase: http://r.sloyalty.com/r/wkCZDCXBkS1W 📚 Check out my homeschool favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acommonlife 💵Save money AND get $10 for joining Ebates: https://www.ebates.com/r/MICHEL23871?eeid=28187 💲Online Dollar Store Link: https://www.hollar.com/share/37r4vxnj Homeschool Room Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFdj6s1Qets Why We Homeschool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p90Z1YbL3U0 How We Homeschool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdtE9PeB8Kw Why I Love Homeschooling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP_mLb9wbrA Big Homeschool Changes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8hXLdxc_Vc ✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴ 🙋 Hi, I'm Michelle! I am married to my best friend and the mama to five amazing kiddos ages 4-12 (4 boys and 1 girl) who we homeschool while trying to find peace amidst the chaos and working together toward a common life. 🎥 I post videos a few days a week. I love getting to know my subscribers, so please comment below. I try to respond to every comment! FTC DISCLOSURE: Many products featured on my channel have been purchased by me. If products are sent to me for review or if I partner with a company (e.g., as an affiliate), I will disclose it in the video and share appropriate links below. If a post contains affiliate links, which are unlabeled ads, I will earn a commission if you shop through them. All opinions and reviews are entirely my own.