High school students in California are required to take a variety of tests, each serving a different purpose. Find out what they are and what the results mean.

Get answers to all your questions about STAR in our guide to understanding the test and its results.

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests

College admissions tests, a rite of passage for high school students, are changing. Here's what you and your child need to know.

Get your questions answered about the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and how it affects your student.

My high school student keeps up on all his assignments and homework, and maintains above average grades. When it comes to tests, however, it's obvious that he struggles and consistently scores poorly. He refuses to seek help from his teachers. What can I do to...

Teaching the standards, testing strategies and time management will help your child be prepared for state tests.

Do you believe in accountability through statewide tests? Or do you worry that standardized tests will turn schools into test-prep factories?

Here's how you can help your child succeed on tests and make sure that tests are tools for learning at school.

Today's students must take many standardized tests, yet students with learning problems often perform poorly on them. An expert explains how parents accurately measure growth and progress in kids who struggle.

My daughter is smart, outgoing and funny, but can be a bit serious at times. Although she is doing well in school, above grade level in reading, language arts and math, she gets nervous and anxious at the mention of the word "test."...

If a specialist has assessed your child for a learning problem, you probably have a report outlining the test results. Are you confused about the test results -- what they mean for your child? This article may answer your questions.

My 11-year-old has been having problems with standardized and entrance exams. She's otherwise a pretty good student (in public school gifted program in K-5). Now that she is in middle school, thankfully at a public charter school, I am concerned with how well...

GreatSchools readers tell how they help their children manage test stress.

My granddaughter is having trouble learning and remembering her spelling words. She continuously gets as many as five out of ten wrong. How can I help her?

Your child's STAR report has a great resource that will help you find books geared to his reading level. Here's how it works.

Encuentre las respuestas a sus preguntas sobre el examen STAR en nuestra gua para comprender mejor stos exmenes y sus resultados.

The Academic Performance Index (API) is California's system for measuring school performance and improvement.

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests