Testing is required where I live unless you want to do portfolio route but I figure, taking a test is easier lol. I can have DS take the state test at his school if I want. I've also been toying w/ idea of having him take the IOWA since it's a nationall y normed test. I can also choose to test above level. So, if I choose the IOWA (or some other nationally normed test you think is good), should the first test be on grade level to see how he does? Or should I go a grade up? If it were our state test, I'd say a grade up, but I'm not sure about the other nationally-normed tests.

thanks!
Dazey