TERRANOVA3 The New Standard In Achievement Cognitive Skills and Abilities Assessments Translate Aptitude into Academic Success Meaningful assessment does more than measure; it provides direction to guide instruction. PTCS and InView are innovative cognitive skills tests that can map student strengths, reveal hidden abilities, and point the way to new learning opportunities. When you know what your students know and can do, you can teach to your students’ needs. Primary Test of Cognitive Skills Grades K–1 Why Use PTCS? PTCS is a group-administered series of four tests designed to measure the cognitive skills of early learners. e subtests assess verbal, spatial, memory, and concepts skills. PTCS helps you identify students who may be gifted, who may have learning disabilities, or who may have unique developmental delays. When administered with TerraNova 3, PTCS can produce an anticipated achievement score. Tests • Verbal • Spatial • Memory • Concepts With PTCS You Can ... • Obtain a Cognitive Skills Index (CSI) using scale scores combined with a child’s age. • Detect potential learning problems. • Highlight gifted and talented placement information. • Gain clear information to target instruction. • Meet Title I and IDEA reporting requirements. Features • Simple, engaging material independent of reading or number knowledge • Easy-to-use Examiner’s Manual • Reliable, valid, norm-referenced indication of cognitive abilities • Administered from fall of kindergarten through the spring of grade 1 • Not timed PTCS assesses verbal, spatial, memory, and concept skills in young children. 14
ACSI Assessment Catalog 2016-17
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