Bible Assessment Subtest e Bible Assessment Subtest of the ACSI Edition of TerraNova 3 allows Christian school educators to assess and demonstrate how much biblical knowledge students have acquired. is subtest can help them know the strengths of the Bible instructional program by assessing not only students’ Bible knowledge but also their understanding and application of Scripture. In addition, the assessment serves as a tool to assist with evaluating the Bible curriculum and promoting dialogue among the sta and with the school community. Top Five Reasons to Use the Bible Assessment Subtest 1. Performance standards and performance levels provide a helpful picture of student mastery: • Advanced • Pro cient • Basic • Below Basic 2. Track school, class, and individual performance. 3. Evaluate strengths and areas of improvement using curriculum and instructional strategies; use as a pretest and posttest for Bible class placement and growth. 4. Make Christian school and regional comparisons. 5. Receive knowledge, comprehension, and application scores. Being able to monitor the spiritual growth and biblical knowledge that our students are gaining throughout the year is important to me. —Christian School Administrator Purpose • Provide foundational information to know if students understand the Bible and how to apply it in their lives. • Assist schools with knowing where students are and how to encourage their spiritual formation. 23 TerraNova 3, Form G BIBLE ASSESSMENT SUBTEST Christ 1. Christmas 1. Explain the meaning of salvation 3. Ascension 3. Describe the purpose and meaning of the events of Easter 4. Easter 5. Prophecy Bible Stories—OT 1. Joseph 1. Identify and understand the people, events, and history of the Old Testament 2. Esther 2. Apply biblical principles to daily life 3. Elijah 3. Understand the meaning of the Ten Commandments 4. Joshua 5. Abraham and Sarah 6. Moses Bible Stories—NT 1. Parables 1. Recognize and understand the people, events, and history of the New Testament 2. Miracles 2. Apply biblical principles to daily life 3. Disciples 3. Identify and understand the events and people in the parables 4. Beatitudes 4. Understand the character of Christ 5. Lord’s Prayer Bible Organization and Structure 1. Books/divisions 1. Identify and locate the books of the Bible 2. Identify the authors of the Bible Church 1. Missions 1. Identify and understand characteristics and significant events in Christ’s ministry 2. Ministry 2. Apply biblical principles to prayer and worship 3. Prayer/worship 3. Apply biblical principles to daily life 4. Acts This index represents a description of the objectives in this subtest. Test items will be asked for three objective levels: general knowledge, comprehension/understanding, and application. Knowledge items measure a student’s ability to recall or recognize factual biblical studies information. Comprehension items measure a student’s ability to understand basic biblical studies information. Application questions measure a student’s ability to relate biblical principles and information to everyday life experiences. Content • Developed from commonly used Bible textbook series reviewed by a team of ACSI educators • Includes the Bible Assessment Subtest Administrator’s Guide with scope and sequence • Grade-level-speci c content clusters and instructional objectives SAMPLE STUDENT JONES 05‐1234567 SCHOOL ONE USA Level 13—Grade Three CONTENT CLUSTERS SUBCLUSTERS INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES 2. Salvation 2. Identify and understand the characteristics and commands of Christ 13
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