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How to pick the right starting level for every science program we cover, in one place. Most science programs place by grade or topic rather than a test.
Links checked September 2026
| Program | Type | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Abeka Science | No test | Sold by grade level; buy the grade your child is in |
| Alpha Omega LIFEPAC Science | Free placement test | AOP placement tests Free LIFEPAC Science placement tests for grades 2–12 |
| Apologia Exploring Creation Science | Placement guide | Apologia curriculum path Suggested science course for each grade, K–12 |
| Berean Builders Science | Placement guide | Berean Builders course sequence Order for grades 7–12 based on math readiness |
| BJU Press Science | No test | Grade-level courses; choose by grade |
| Blossom & Root Science | Placement guide | Blossom & Root FAQ Levels map to grades; check each level's samples and topics |
| BookShark Science | Placement guide | BookShark science levels by age Levels A–J by age range; free advisor calls help with placement |
| Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding (BFSU) | Placement guide | Volume grade ranges (Cathy Duffy) Vol I K–2, Vol II 3–5, Vol III 6–8; each spans about three years |
| Christian Kids Explore (Bright Ideas Press) | No test | Choose by topic: Biology and Earth & Space for grades 3–6; Chemistry, Physics and Creation Science for 4–8 |
| Christian Light Education Science (LightUnits) | No test | Science by grade No science placement test; choose by grade (diagnostics cover math/LA) |
| CK-12 Foundation ScienceSupplement | No test | Pick the FlexBook for your child's grade and subject |
| College Prep Science (Greg Landry) | Placement guide | Courses by grade level Young Scientist 4–7, middle school prep classes, high school 8–12 |
| DIVE Science (Dr. David Shormann) | Placement guide | DIVE placement info Placement help page; mostly math-focused |
| Elemental Science (incl. Sassafras Science) | Placement guide | Where do I start with Elemental Science? Programs by age, preschool through high school |
| Evan-Moor Science (Daily Science, Science Lessons & Investigations)Supplement | No test | Books are sold by grade; pick your child's grade level |
| Generation GeniusSupplement | No test | Videos are grouped K–2, 3–5 and 6–8; choose by grade |
| God's Design for Science (Master Books) | Placement guide | Master Books: God's Design Science guideAffiliate link Beginners books for K–2; standard sets for 3–8 (best from 5th). Master Books also sells Let's Talk Science and video courses through Master Books Academy |
| Journey Homeschool Academy | Placement guide | Journey course catalog by level Courses are grouped by elementary, middle and high school level |
| KiwiCo CratesSupplement | Placement guide | KiwiCo crate lines by age Each crate line is labeled by age range |
| MEL ScienceSupplement | Placement guide | MEL Science subscription lines by age Lines by age: Kids 5–9, Physics 8–14, Chemistry 10+ |
| Miacademy Science | Built into the program | All grade levels included Every grade is open; assign lessons per subject |
| Moving Beyond the Page Science | Free placement test | Choose an age level (placement tests) Organized by age level, not grade; placement tests guide the choice |
| Mr. Q's Classic Science (E=McQ) | No test | Elementary series ages 7–12, advanced series 12–18; try the free Life Science first |
| Mystery ScienceSupplement | No test | No placement needed; lessons are grouped by grade K–5 |
| Noeo Science | Placement guide | Noeo levels by grade Level 1 grades 1–3, Level 2 grades 4–6, Level 3 grades 7–8 |
| Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) | Placement guide | Novare course pathways Pathway chart shows which course fits each grade |
| Oak Meadow Science | Placement guide | Oak Meadow FAQs & placement Grade guidance, plus free placement help by contact |
| Power Homeschool / Acellus Science | Built into the program | Science courses by grade band Pick courses by grade band; built-in diagnostics adjust |
| R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey | Placement guide | REAL Science Odyssey levels Level 1 for K–6, Level 2 for grades 6–10 |
| Real Science-4-Kids (Gravitas Publications) | Placement guide | RS4K curricula map Each book spans three grades; place by reading level, start new students at Book 1 or Book 5 |
| Science Shepherd | Placement guide | Science Shepherd course progression Grade ranges and order for every course |
| Snap Circuits (Elenco)Supplement | No test | Kits are labeled by age; Jr. is 8–12, larger sets add projects |
| Sonlight Science | Placement guide | Sonlight science levels Each level's age and grade range, K–12 |
| Supercharged Science (e-Science) | Built into the program | Grade-level and topic tracks Choose a grade-level course or a single topic unit |
| The Good and the Beautiful Science | Placement guide | TGTB Science FAQs PreK–2 has its own courses; grades 3–8 share family units in any order |
| Time4Learning Science | Built into the program | Shop by grade level Pick a grade; subject levels can be adjusted |
Few do. Most science programs are organized by grade or by topic, so you choose a level from the grade range or the topic you want to study next. The notes above say how each one recommends starting.
Often, yes. Many elementary science programs are written to teach several grades together, with extra work for older children. Check each program's grade range.
Mostly in middle and high school, where chemistry and physics lean on math. Check the math a high school course expects before you start it.