It's standardized testing week in our homeschool. 

You knew I would have some thoughts about this if you've been following along on my Facebook Page!

We are required (per law in the state of Georgia) to test once every three years, beginning in the third grade. My sixth grader and second grader are both taking the ITBS. 

HSLDA has a comprehensive article about testing on its site.  I suggest (if you have questions about what tests to take, etc....) that you read it carefully.