Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Academy September 20, 2017

Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Academy September 20, 2017

WHAT IS TERRA NOVA? Terra Nova is a norm-reference nationally standardized achievement test. Nationally standardized means that the test was administered to students across the country. Norms are also set for the time of year the tests are taken.

INTRODUCTION: What are TerraNova and InView? TerraNova is Well-respected, nationally norm-referenced test Used by 42% of the nation s schools & state programs. InView Cognitive abilities test paired with Terra Nova

ACHIEVEMENT TEST VS. PROFIENCY TEST Achievement Tests include content students may not have been specifically taught, but that they could be expected to have mastered according to their cognitive ability. Proficiency Tests are those in which students have been taught all the content and are not being tested on whether or not they got it.

Why did the Diocese of Brooklyn choose the TerraNova for its achievement-test program? TerraNova is one of the most respected and widely used achievement tests, measuring mastery in the core subjects. Its design is fresh and user-friendly, and its content is current. TerraNova provides detailed diagnostic information, norm- and criterion-referenced scores, and performance-level data.

Is this a Mmed test? Yes.

The TerraNova tests grade levels 3-8.

Are TerraNova s aligned to the state and namonal standards? Terra Nova aligns to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards.

InView In View is used to diagnose possible learning disabilities, to plan placement, and to develop effective instructional programs. When used with TerraNova, both tests provide anticipated achievement scores.

Are the tests all mulmple choice or will there be wrimng assessments included? The TerraNova is only multiple choice. It includes ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science.

TerraNova Plus Short tests 20-25 items 15-20 minutes each Content includes: Word Analysis (grade 3) Vocabulary (grades 3-8) Language Mechanics (grades 3-8) Spelling (grades 3-8) Math Computation (grades 3-8)

InView Measures reasoning abilities that are directly related to academic success. Includes five different 20-item tests 1. Sequences 2. Analogies 3. Quantitative Reasoning 4. Verbal Reasoning-Words 5. Verbal Reasoning-Context

Why do students take the InView test? InView is a test of cognitive ability, or the student s natural ability to work with words and with visual concepts. It gives a general IQ range. Both tests together yield an anticipated score that help educators and parents assess a particular child s progress according to his/her ability.

What does all of this tell me about a child s learning? The TerraNova (achievement) scores indicate how well the child is doing in relation to students across the Diocese and across the country. The InView (ability) scores indicate the potential the student has for learning certain concepts.

When will scores be available? Student results will be distributed to parents along with the first report card. Student profile reports will accompany results. Teachers will be available to discuss results in detail any time after this date. Another presentation could be arranged for parents interested in receiving assistance to interpret these results.

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