Most parents attended public schools themselves and became masters at the “cram, test, dump” formula. In other words, academic work revolved around performing well on tests in order to earn good grades in order to earn college admissions or scholarships. In this performance environment, students often cram the material close to the test date, take the test, and then dump the information from their brains. Many families who choose to homeschool have rejected this formula in favor of mastery and lifelong learning. In order to promote mastery, homeschool parents often follow three courses of action.