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INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES Teacher’s Guide to TerraNova3 is valuable resource for both administrators and teachers provides a clear understanding of what TerraNova 3 is, how it was developed, and how test results may be used to facilitate teaching and learning. Features • Content measured for each grade level and subtest – Item classi cations by objectives and subskills – inking skills and depth of knowledge classi cation tables • Performance levels and descriptors • Understanding and using test results Benefits • Identify each subtest’s content objectives. • Connect subskills to curriculum and instruction. • Target key critical thinking skills using the item classi cation charts. • Review rationales and illustrative items for each content area similar to those found in the test books. (Objectives are represented by at least one item.) Classroom Connections to TerraNova CD for Grades 2–9 Classroom Connections to TerraNova contains information and practice materials that make administering TerraNova tests easier. Everything you need is formatted on a CD. Features • CD with blackline master PDFs to print, project, or distribute as needed • Student practice materials for grades 2–9 • Up to half the number of questions found on the actual assessment (core content areas) • Objective-aligned answer key • Teaching activities with objective and thinking skills focus • Critical thinking skills framework and item illustrations Benefits • Assess student mastery of key objectives and target intervention. • Use materials all year to practice test-taking strategies. • Familiarize students with structure, content, and vocabulary. • Prepare teachers and students for standardized testing using the TN3 format. • Help teachers connect content objectives and critical thinking skills to existing curriculum. • Upload materials to a school server, Google, DropBox, or other cloud system to share with teachers. 54381 Assessment Accommodations Supplement Features • Helps users understand when and how to use assessment accommodations for special populations (IEP, 504, ELL, International Students, etc.) • Detailed descriptions of accommodations and which categories a ect scores • Accommodations-classi cation framework provided for these categories: – Presentation of Test Materials – Response (by student) – Setting – Timing/Scheduling – ELL Speci c Benefits • Identify special populations of students or groups who may be able to use accommodations. • Plan ahead for testing season by ensuring these accommodations are used throughout the year. • Know what category of accommodations will or will not a ect scores and to what degree. • Provide a more equal assessment opportunity for IEP, 504, ELL/LEP, international students, and other designated groups. • Become familiar with the three category levels for TerraNova 3 assessment accommodations. Classroom Connections Connections toTerraNova,to TerraNova, The Second Edition Classroom Connections to TerraNova, The Second Edition A Resource Guide for Teachers Grades A Resource Guide for Teachers Copyright © 2002 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. All rights reserved. 2–3 54382 Grades 4–5 Copyright © 2002 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. All rights reserved. 16


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