TERRANOVA3 The New Standard in Achievement TerraNova 3 re ects diligent dedication to the highest technical standards. It leverages the most current innovations in measurement methodology. e result is a valid, reliable assessment that meets rigorous psychometric standards. is ensures that results accurately measure and report your students’ performance relative to the latest national norms. Items were tested with students and evaluated by teachers across the nation to measure the accuracy, validity, and gradelevel appropriateness of the assessment content. is research provided actual classroom reaction from a large sample of educators. Finally, classroom teachers and other curriculum experts provided a comprehensive review. Core Content Areas • Reading features high-interest passages. Content is chosen to engage and motivate students to perform at their best. DRC/ CTB uses authentic literature to expose students to a variety of works from various times and places. • Language assesses students’ skills in the key components of language pro ciency. • Mathematics assessments include items that are set in realworld contexts with contemporary topics. • Science assesses students’ understanding relative to life, earth, and physical sciences; nature of science; and science inquiry. • Social Studies emphasizes the interrelationships of history, geography, governments, and economics. Test Development TerraNova 3 is the most recent assessment solution in the TerraNova family, designed to help your students soar to new heights in achievement and learning. Features • Current norms: 2011 norms that o er the current and accurate achievement comparisons between groups of students (Christian school norms are also available) • Selected-response items to provide detailed comparative and diagnostic information • Detailed diagnostic information, precise norm-referenced achievement scores, a full complement of criterionreferenced objective mastery scores, and performance-level information • Performance level comparisons available for K–12 in core content areas • ACT Linking Study for TerraNova 3 (available for grades 10–12) Standards Alignment TerraNova 3 content is closely aligned to national standards (pre-Common Core) and to the framework of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Content area standards alignment: • Reading—International Reading Association and National Council of Teachers of English • Mathematics—National Council of Teachers of Mathematics • Science—National Science Standards and Frameworks • Social Studies—National Council for the Social Studies 10
ACSI Assessment Catalog 2016-17
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