Do Students Have To Take A Diagnostic Test Before They Can Start?
It is important to remember that a diagnostic test is used only to place students correctly within our curriculum. It is not a standardized or intelligence test.  Diagnostic Tests are not required for Academy2you.com, but are required if your student is registering for credit with our Academy. 

However, we encourage all students to take the diagnostic test to help ensure academic success and enthusiasm for learning.  Think of education as a set of building blocks; students master one skill before moving on to the next and more advanced skill. If a student fails to master one of these skills it becomes harder over time to advance to the next level. 

For example, if a student struggles with multiplication and division, trying to learn Algebra will be a struggle. Therefore, a diagnostic test, which reveals areas of non-mastery or learning gaps is essential. Recognizing these gaps beforehand will save your student a world of frustration.  Identifying the level of mastery and initializing the program at the proper skill level will make learning an enjoyable experience.  Reviewing and assigning work in these areas will also give students the chance to improve their skills before moving onto the next course.