Parents do not have to pay for the test. A child may become very nervous and anxious in an unfamiliar environment with strangers. Parents must follow the school division's schedule. If your child has low scores, the division superintendent could refuse to consider any second type of assessment for that year. Parents have more control over which test is completed, testing environment and scheduling.
Parents usually receive the test scores.
Parents can decide if this is the evaluation they want to provide to the local school division. A child may become very nervous and anxious. Parents may need to order the test and arrange for transportation. Parents usually pay the test administrator, often in addition to the cost of the test. It is a familiar learning environment.