CAT test for math and reading - timed or untimed?

[Anonymous]

DS is currently in 3rd grade and I think he will do fine on a standardized test. I just don't want it to be stressful since it's only for proof that we are doing okay with homeschool. I can just used the untimed option, right? Are there any downsides for untimed?

[Anonymous]

Which state are you in? I'm in Virginia, and it seems people do either depending on which they feel is most appropriate for their child's needs. I just last week used the timed version for my kids because I didn't think they had any particular need for the untimed, and I want them to have some experience taking timed standardized tests. Plus honestly I didn't want it to drag on forever! It was no big deal for them, and they both did great.

[Anonymous]

We’re doing Stanford online which is untimed for all grades. However, this is for a 4th grader with (many) bad associations. Added bonus that we get the scores in two days, and I don’t have to send anything back (unlike the Iowa for K).