PEP test score submission deadline is JULY 1, 2025
Confirmed via Step Up Support on May 23, 2025
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Common Qs and As
Last Updated: June 18, 2025
Vouchers
What tests do my students need to take to fulfill Step Up’s requirements?
Math and Reading are the minimum requirement.
I purchased tests from Step Up, how does my student take the tests?
You will receive an email from us (ELLEN@HOMESCHOOLBOSS.COM) that contains a voucher code and instructions for registration. You will register here.
My test purchase was already approved, why do I not have my voucher yet?
Step Up for Students is receiving a lot of orders right now. It may take a few hours for Step Up’s system to catch up and send the request to our system. As soon as we receive the request, an email is sent out to the email you used to purchase from Step Up.
I ordered too many vouchers, what do I do?!
Simply let us know by emailing SALES@HOMESCHOOLBOSS.COM and we will refund the extra(s).
How do I use a voucher?
Registration
This is an online test, why do I have to schedule it?
While it is an online test, we do have to set the tests up for you daily. We also have proctors available during testing hours to help with any issues that may arise. Simply – we need to know when you’ll be here so we can be here 🙂
Do I really have to schedule one test per day? Can my student take more than one a day?
Yes – our system requires that each test have its own designated day.
Yes – we can accommodate a student taking more than one test a day. On their test day, all you will need to do is contact us when they are ready for the next subject and we will swap it in. You may reach out via phone, text, chat, or email – please choose just one!
Are all of my students sharing a time slot?
If you added them all at the same time on one order, yes, they are sharing a time slot. However – they do not have to test at the same time and can test one after the other. You can even take breaks in between!
My students need to test on different days, how do I register?
Please complete separate orders for each student that needs a different schedule.
There are no early time slots left. My student does better in the morning, what do I do?!
We understand! Our schedule fills up very quickly at this time of year, here is how we are making it work –
Please select a time slot that is still available on your preferred days and opt-in to receive text messages on the checkout page. We are sending out text messages with login information first thing in the morning to allow early testing. If you would like to opt in for this early access, please provide your mobile number and check the box to receive SMS login information before you complete your checkout.
Testing
How do we log in?
You will navigate to the MAP Growth sign in page here.
If you opted in to receive text messages, you will receive your login information the morning of each test day.
If you did not opt in, please reach out and we will provide your login information.
Is there a practice test my students can take?
Yes! You can access the practice test here.
Log in with these credentials:
Username: grow
Password: grow
Please note:
The practice test is intended to help your student(s) become familiar with the formatting and tools of the test and is therefore very short and does not provide results of any kind.
Can we test on the weekend?
No – sorry.
NWEA often runs system maintenance over the weekend, meaning we cannot feasibly set up testing during that time.
How many questions are on the test?
40-45 questions on each subject.
The average time to complete one test is 1 to 1.5 hours.
Breaks – what do we need to do when we need to take a break?
Let us know before you’re taking your break. This allows us to set your students test up so that they can continue when they return.
My student didn’t complete their test today – can we continue another day?
Of course! Let us know what your next preferred day is and we will reschedule them to that day to continue.
After Testing
When will I get my students reports?
Usually the next business day.
What do I need to submit to Step Up?
You will submit the first section of their full report titled “Overview”. You will find their reports here.
Click on the student’s name directly below the main graph to open their full report.
Where do I need to submit their reports?
In your Education Market Assistant account. You will log in here.
How do I submit their reports?
Step Up For Students (SU4S) provides scholarships to homeschooling families in the state of Florida to purchase school related materials.
Families can purchase materials through MyScholarShop or through the vendor directly and then submit proof of payment for reimbursement from Step Up For Students.
We have compiled some frequently asked questions on this page to help.
Please peruse these FAQs and contact us with any additional questions!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
Homeschool Boss is an approved SU4S vendor. Search the Marketplace for “MAP” and then look for our red logo.
Yes.
NWEA MAP Growth aka NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is an accepted assessment in the state of Florida.
MAP can be found as #13 on the Florida Department of Education’s Annual Assessment Requirement approved norm-referenced assessments list here.
Yes.
The Personalized Education Program (PEP) scholarship requires families to submit score reports from a norm-referenced test to their scholarship-funding organization (SFO) once a year. Your SFO is Step Up For Students.
MAP can be found as #9 on the Florida Department of Education’s Annual Assessment Requirement approved norm-referenced assessments list here.
Step Up For Students has provided a web page with instructions for accessing the Education Market Assistant (EMA) and MyScholarShop.
They can be found here.
You will need an itemized receipt to submit for reimbursement. Please send us a request for an itemized receipt at SALES@HOMESCHOOLBOSS.COM.
Have you received your voucher code yet?
No, I just purchased the tests, when will I get the voucher?
Please allow us 24 hours to process the request.
No and it’s been more than 24 hours since purchasing – help?
Please reach out to us via SALES@HOMESCHOOLBOSS.COM and we will see what the delay may be.
Yes and I am ready to schedule my tests – how?
Follow the instructions below.
- Click here to start your registration.
- Enter your email address and select “I am a homeschool parent booking for my children”.
- Enter your students information.
- If you purchased Language Usage and/or Science, make sure to make those selections on each students info card.
- If your student needs text-to-speech accommodation, please make sure to check the box for that option.
- Click NEXT to select your dates and times.
Please note: Each subject must be scheduled on its own day to complete registration. On test day, we can accommodate more than one test – just let us know day-of. - Click NEXT for Billing and Checkout.
- Do not enter any credit card information.
- Enter your voucher code(s) in the discount code box; make sure to click APPLY.
- Click COMPLETE ORDER.
You will immediately receive an email with general instructions.
Purchasing with a MyScholarShop voucher?
Please see FAQ above.
Planning to submit proof of payment for reimbursement?
- Register for testing here.
- When your order is complete, send us a request for an itemized receipt.
You can access itemized receipts from your account now!
- Login to your Homeschool Boss account
- Click on Settings in the bottom-left corner
- Locate the button for “View Order History“
- Click on the order number and download the PDF
Follow the instructions outlined on Step Up For Students Reimbursements page.