How to track your child’s test scores
A single test says little. Ten tests in a row show a direction: a subject that is slipping, a topic that finally clicked, a child who does well on quizzes and freezes on chapter tests. That pattern is what the tracker is for.
- Log every graded test and quiz the same day, with the date. The chart needs dates to show the trend in the right order.
- Use the real totals. Enter 42 out of 50 as 42 and 50. The tracker turns it into 84% and a B.
- Read the chart by subject. Pick one subject in the filter. Three falling scores in a row is the moment to slow down and review, before the gap grows.
- Compare children fairly. Pick one student at a time. Each child’s average only means something against their own earlier scores.
- Print a report each term. Keep it with your portfolio or bring it to an evaluator meeting. Turn the averages into term grades with the report card maker.
| Letter | Percentage | GPA points |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90–100% | 4.0 |
| B | 80–89% | 3.0 |
| C | 70–79% | 2.0 |
| D | 60–69% | 1.0 |
| F | below 60% | 0 |
For weighted course grades (tests count more than homework), use the grade calculator. In high school, the final course grades go on the homeschool transcript.
Questions about tracking test scores
What should I record in a test score tracker?
The student, the subject, the name of the test or quiz, the date, the points earned and the points possible. The tracker turns that into a percentage and a letter grade, and the chart shows whether scores are going up or down over time.
How do I turn a test score into a percentage?
Divide the points earned by the points possible and multiply by 100. 42 out of 50 is 42 ÷ 50 × 100 = 84%, which is a B on the common 10-point scale (A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, D 60–69, F below 60).
Can I track more than one child?
Yes. Enter each child’s name with their scores, then use the student filter to see one child’s average, chart and list at a time. Combine it with the subject filter to look at one child in one subject.
Should I keep standardized test results here?
Yes. Log them like any other test, with the full test name and date. Some states ask homeschoolers for standardized test results or an annual assessment, so keeping them dated in one place makes the yearly paperwork easier. Check your state in our guide to homeschool laws by state. Read the state guide.
Where is my data saved?
In your own browser on this device. Nothing is uploaded and there is no account. Print the report to keep a paper copy, because clearing your browser data also clears the scores.