Wordly Wise-need the test book?

[mjmuse04]

I am looking at using this next year but I am wondering if just doing the workbook is enough? I have never looked at one-I was hoping that Amazon would have the look inside feature, but it doesn't. Any thoughts? What do you do?
Thanks,
Michelle in MS

[Langhaven]

I never tested. My oldest took the PSAT early and did very well without Wordly wise testing. His verbal scores were sky-high. Wordly wise and lots of reading were winning combo.

Pam

[womenfly]

The test book is certainly not a necessity - - The lessons in the book are thorough.
We did use the test books this year, as I wanted my kids to practice testing. They were helpful for that reason.

[Jen in DE]

My older daughter does the test books starting with 6th grade for testing practice. My younger one does not do the tests.

[Cheryl in NM]

We used the tests this year, but they are not necessary. I just realized the ds had NEVER taken a multiple choice test and he might need some practice, that's why we use the tests.

[SusanG]

We don't use the test books, and we feel the kids get plenty out of the workbooks as is.

[Aunty Social]

The test book isn't necessary, I've just been picking words from the list and having my dd write the word, definition and a sentence showing proper usage for each list. I do plan on getting test book next year, just because I want her to practice that format in testing.

[Kathy in MD]

I also use the tests 4-8 weeks after doing the workbook as review.