the results

Don't read this.
Only read it if you are a worried relative, or somebody who is freaking out about the homeschool thing. Normally this is not the kind of information we'd post here, but since everything turned out well, and since a few grandparents are anxious to confirm the validity of their eldest grandchild's education (not to mention the fact that Punk "really, really" wants me to post his test) Here goes:

The PIAT test took about two hours and started with the "General Information" section - which includes questions in history, geography, science & the arts. In this section Punk scored above the 99th percentile and is at a 6th grade level.

Reading recognition was scored by having Punk read out loud. His reading recognition score (which includes the correct pronunciation of words, and how often he stumbled) was in the 99th percentile and is at the 7th grade level.

Reading comprehension was scored by having him read silently and answer comprehension questions. In this he was placed above the 99th percentile and is at the 9th grade level.

Averaging both reading scores together puts him at an 8th grade reading level - and off the chart for the percentile.

In mathematics - he scored in the 96th percentile which puts him at a 5th grade level.

Spelling was in the 75th percentile which lands him in a 4th grade level. Punk was a little disappointed because he really likes spelling - but the tester said that this was actually a very good score for a third grade boy.

Writing was at the 91st percentile - and they do not have a grade level rank for that. Writing is scored on grammar, punctuation, and ability to write complete sentences/stories.

His overall combined scores put him in over the 99th percentile for all third graders in the nation. His overall academic knowledge places him at a 6th grade level.

Whew - now we can all relax - mom, dad, pa, gram, aunts, uncles. Apparently the kid is actually learning something.