• A collage of pages with the text "Language Arts Placement Test" | The Good and the Beautiful
  • A collage of pages with the text "Reading Placement Test" | The Good and the Beautiful
  • A collage of pages with the text "Spelling Placement Test" | The Good and the Beautiful
  • A collage of pages with the text "Math Placement Test" | The Good and the Beautiful
  • A collage of pages with the text "Language Arts Placement Test" | The Good and the Beautiful

  • Language Arts Placement Test

    The Good and the Beautiful language arts courses thoroughly cover reading, writing, grammar, spelling, literature, geography, and art for each level. However, when choosing which level to place a child in, we strongly suggest the child start on the course level that corresponds to his or her grade level, unless extra reading help is needed.

    About Grammar Principles

    For levels 4 and below, grammar principles are reviewed in each level, so no specific grammar knowledge is needed to start. For levels 4, 5, 6, and 7, there is brief Grammar Prep Unit (free PDF download at goodandbeautiful.com/prep,) which you can use to get your child up to speed with the grammar principles needed to start the course levels if your child has not had a lot of grammar experience. Please note that there is only one Grammar Prep Unit, and it serves as a preparation for any of these levels: 4, 5, 6, or 7.

    Additional details found in the Language Arts Placement Test.

    Language Arts Placement Test PDF
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  • Reading Placement Test

    This Reading Placement Test determines a child’s reading level for The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop and Book List books. Please note that this placement test aligns with our Bookshop book levels and is a rough guide for helping you choose books for your child. Some children read more slowly, especially when reading aloud, but still enjoy higher-level books. Use your best judgment.

    We suggest allowing children to read books that are both on their reading level and below it, as all the books in our Bookshop and on our Book List are high quality, worthwhile literature that can ignite a love for reading. Many children above Level 3B may enjoy the challenge of independently reading books that are one level higher than their current reading level. 

    Full details about how to use this placement test and how to choose books for your child are available in the Reading Placement Test PDF.

    Reading Level Placement Test PDF
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  • Spelling Placement Test

    The Spelling Placement Tests will help find the best level for your child to start on in the Simply Spelling online program.

    Click here for the Spelling Placement Test to assess your child’s spelling level. (This placement test is intended for grades 4 through 8.)

    Spelling Level Placement Test PDF
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  • Math Placement Test

    Simply Good and the Beautiful Math is primarily a spiral math curriculum, meaning it continually reviews previously learned concepts to reinforce understanding and retention.

    While maintaining the highest academic quality, Simply Good and Beautiful Math aligns closely with standard grade levels and is not considered an advanced curriculum. Levels Math K through Pre-Algebra | Math 8 are currently available.

    Math K– Pre-Algebra | Math 8: Use this Math Placement Test to help you determine which level best fits your child.

    High School: At this time, no higher levels of math will be offered, making Pre-Algebra | Math 8 the highest level available through The Good and the Beautiful. Use this High School Math Tracks chart to help plan your student’s math courses through high school.

    Math Level Placement Test PDF
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