2016 Catalog. Featuring TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition. ACSI Student Assessment Program. Maximizing School Membership. ACSI Data Online

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1 2016 Catalog Featuring TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition ACSI Data Online Professional Development K 12 Achievement and Aptitude Language Proficiency K 12 ACSI Student Assessment Program Maximizing School Membership Instructional Resources Early Learner PreK 3 K 12 Benchmark Interim

2 Dear school test coordinator, ACSI s partnership with CTB/McGraw-Hill offers a full-service student assessment program that is central to our mission of equipping educators and strengthening schools. Recently, McGraw-Hill Education reached an agreement to sell assets of CTB/McGraw- Hill to Data Recognition Corporation (DRC), an industry-leading assessment company based in Minnesota. These exceptional testing companies coming together will continue to provide the same quality assessment solutions and services for ACSI member schools. The only change you will notice is a transition in name and logo from CTB/McGraw- Hill to DRC/CTB. Critical Dates for Spring 2016 Testing October 2015 ACSI begins accepting and filling orders for spring testing materials. December 4, 2015 Material order deadline to receive discounted pricing November 2, 2015 January 15, 2016 Window 1: Online Enrollment for machine scoring January 26, 2016 February 19, 2016 Window 2: Online Enrollment for machine scoring March 2016 Early testing window April 2016 Traditional testing window May 31, 2016 Deadline for answer documents to be received at the scoring center Refer to page 26 for other important deadlines. Visit for additional information. The TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition achievement test reflects diligent dedication to the highest technical standards and includes the following: 2011 national norms, the most current and accurate achievement comparisons available ACSI norms for Christian school comparisons. Bible Assessment Subtest, to assess biblical knowledge, comprehension, and application Five PLUS Tests, for more in-depth subject-specific diagnostic information Schools may also assess their students cognitive skills and abilities with the Primary Test of Cognitive Skills for grades K and 1, and InView for grades When administered with TerraNova 3, schools receive anticipated achievement scores. The ACSI scoring package includes ACSI Data Online, a powerful Web-based access for administrators, principals, and teachers to a variety of individual and group score reports. ACSI Data Online allows for a deep analysis of test results and provides the information needed to measurably improve student performance. ACSI Data Online for Parents is a powerful resource for the home, giving parents access their child s easy-toread test results and helpful resources online. DRC/CTB has come alongside ACSI to provide ongoing professional development opportunities through the venues of webinars and regional and site workshops. Many of these activities are at no cost to program participants. To help address the variety of assessment needs schools often have, our assessment program also provides access to these additional products and services: Early Learning assessments and tools and instructional resources LAS Links Suite an English language proficiency assessment and instructional tools TerraNova Online and TerraNova 3 Online online achievement tests that can be used as summative, benchmark, and admissions assessments Acuity a benchmark assessment and instructional resource I encourage you to learn more about ACSI s full-service assessment program through the following pages of this informative catalog. Dan Egeler President, ACSI

3 Contents Assessment Program Overview...4 Professional Development...6 ACSI ConNEXUS...6 Purposeful Design Site...6 Webinars...6 Educational Resource Consultants...7 Customer Service and Assessment Support...7 ACSI Data Online...8 Administrator Portal, Teacher Portal...8 Parent Portal...9 TerraNova TerraNova Scope and Sequence, Critical Thinking Framework Bible Assessment Subtest Primary Test of Cognitive Skills (PTCS) InView Instructional Resources Teacher s Guide to TerraNova, 3 rd Edition Classroom Connections Special Accommodations Supplement Beyond the Numbers Instructional Resource CD Instructional Resource Kit Bible Assessment Subtest Administrator s Guide Scoring Services ACSI Scoring Package Optional Reports Score Types Precoded Barcode Labels Language Proficiency Assessment LAS Links Online LAS Links Benchmarks Benchmark and Interim Acuity TerraNova 3 Online TerraNova Online Early Learners First Performances Fox Suite Fox Letters and Numbers (PreK) Fox in a Box, Fox Adds Up (K 3) Spring Assessment Checklist Order Form What s NEW? Language Proficiency LAS Links Online (page 20) LAS Links Benchmarks (page 21) Instructional Resources Instructional Resources CD and Kit (page 17) Benchmark and Interim Acuity (page 22) TerraNova 3 Online (page 23)

4 Assessment Program Overview ACSI Data Online Student Administrator/Counselor Portal Teacher Portal Parent Portal ACSI Data Online WEBINARS Professional Development WORKSHOPS A Desire to Meet School and Student Needs Language Proficiency K 12 English Language Learners (ELL) An International Student Program Early Learner PreK 3 A Dual Language Program Spanish Instruction at Any Grade 4

5 Assessment Program Maximizing School Membership K 12 Benchmark Interim K 12 Achievement and Aptitude Instructional Resources 5Assessment Program Overview

6 Professional Development ACSI s Partnership with DRC/CTB ACSI s partnership with DRC/CTB provides ACSI member schools with enhanced professional development services. They have come alongside ACSI to provide ongoing professional development opportunities through the venues of webinars and regional and site workshops. Many of these activities are at no cost to participants in the ACSI Student Assessment Program. WEBINARS Webinars Join us for a live webinar and interact with our host, or access a webinar from our library. Participants can earn certificates that can be used toward CEUs. One CEU is easily earned by participating in six webinars, whether live or recorded. Watch them on your own or with a group. Use webinars for in-service training to understand and evaluate test scores. Brush up on test season steps like online enrollment, precode, and packaging materials to ensure accuracy in scoring. ACSI ConNEXUS at my.acsi.org Join the ACSI Student Assessment Program group on ConNEXUS. Connect with teachers, administrators, and test coordinators to discuss all aspects of the ACSI student assessment program. Access a variety of tools and resources to help schools make the most effective use of their score results. If you have questions about logging in to ACSI ConNEXUS, please contact member_services@acsi.org. Visit our online store, which features TerraNova 3 along with a variety of other assessment programs. (No login required.) From here you can learn more about the features of the program and access the following: ACSI Data Online for administrators, teachers, and Parents TerraNova 3 Fall and Spring testing information Ordering materials and online enrollment for machine scoring Interim and benchmark assessments LAS Links Online Early learner programs Instructional resources And more! Live Webinar Series To register, go to Webinars are from 1:00 2:00 pm EST. Recordings are posted immediately for access. Thank you for the hard work in putting these webinars together and for making them available at no cost. I also appreciate being able to watch them again after they have been loaded to the website. Upcoming Topics Dean of Academics, Houston, TX Connecting Data to Curriculum and Instruction Reading Science Language Social Studies Math ACSI Data Online Series for School Training Administrators Making the Most of the Data You Have: NRT Data Making the Most of the Data You Have: Objective Data Teachers Understanding and Using NRT Data in Your Classroom Understanding and Using Objectives Data in Your Classroom Webinar Library Enjoy immediate access to recorded topics. Categories include the following: An Introduction to TerraNova 3, InView, and PTCS ACSI Data Online Interpreting Test Results Connecting Assessment to Instruction Best Practices for Test Administration 6

7 ACSI staff regional, sales, and customer service are prepared to answer any questions you may have about our assessment program. Do not hesitate to contact us. We desire to assist you and your faculty through each step of the process. Educational Resource Consultants Educational resource consultants will provide you with detailed information about our textbooks and student assessment materials. Call Berry Huffman Assistant Director Ext. 8 Alice Brownlee Ext. 5 Deborah Cook Ext. 7 Bonnie Shelton Ext. 3 Wayne Gaerlan Ext. 1 Andrew Ricabal Ext. 6 AK WA VT MT ND MN OR ID WY Julia Deen Ext. 2 NV UT CA AZ International Schools Julia Deen HI CO IL KS OK NM MI IA NE MO IN PA OH WV KY ME AL VA NJ DE DC MD MA RI CT NC TN AR MS TX NH NY WI SD SC GA LA FL Customer Service and Assessment Support Christian School Education (CSE) Magazine Please call , or order@acsi.org. Christian School Education (CSE), a magazine for professional Christian school educators, contains informative articles written by current or former teachers, administrators, and board members. There is also a Student Assessment department in each edition. ACSI Assessment Program Trainers Provide regional and site workshops, including live customized webinars. Please contact customer service for additional information. If you would like to host an event, please let us know. Professional Development Support Ohio Workshop Very informative. Our speaker was so nice and engaging! She thoroughly explained everything! I love all the data and statistics available for teachers. Teacher, Sydney, OH 7

8 ACSI Data Online Administrator/Counselor Portal Cohort Summary ACSI Data Online Schools and Parents Working Together for Student Success Class Dashboard Teacher Portal All Grades K 12 Dashboard Individual Student Report Longitudinal Roster Bible Summary Dashboard Reports include All grades and individual grade levels Cohort and longitudinal student growth Norm-referenced and objective scores Student designations Reports include Roster reports Student and group summaries Individual student reports PDFs of paper reports 8 Benefits View grade-level trends and analyze scores. Identify at-risk, gifted, and ELL learners. Determine curriculum and instructional needs. Pull Lexile reports. Benefits Identify strengths and areas to improve. Target intervention for different groups. Connect scores to instruction. Map a plan for improvement.

9 Parent Portal ACSI Parent Report Page 1 Pages 2 6 ACSI Data Online Login/Passwords After tests are scored, your school s test coordinator receives an from DRC/CTB with two attachments: 1. ACSI Data Online username and password information for administrators, counselors, and teachers. 2. ACSI Data Online for Parents access letters with activation codes. ACSI Data Online Tracking school growth and targeting intervention within ACSI Data Online is both basic and simple. 1. Administrators, counselors, and teachers log in and set up their individual accounts. 2. Once logged in, they can view scores, troubleshoot, disaggregate, and track longitudinal student growth. Individual Student Report Reports include TerraNova 3 Student Reports ACSI Parent Report customized for your child Bible Student Report Resources Benefits View results in easy-to-read, colorful reports. Download the ACSI Parent Report with recommendations and resources to support academic achievement. Access all children s results in one location. The online data is very useful and has helped us prepare for accreditation and make schoolwide improvements. Administrator, Portsmouth, VA 9

10 TerraNova 3 10 TerraNova3 TerraNova 3 reflects diligent dedication to the highest technical standards. It leverages the most current innovations in measurement methodology. The result is a valid, reliable assessment that meets rigorous psychometric standards. This 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 grade-level appropriateness of the assessment content. This 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 item content 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 item content assesses students skills in the key components of language proficiency. Mathematics assessments include items that are set in real-world 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, Third Edition 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 offer the current and accurate achievement comparisons between groups of students (ACSI norms are also available.) Uses selected-response items to provide detailed comparative and diagnostic information Detailed diagnostic information, precise norm-referenced achievement scores, a full complement of criterion-referenced objective mastery scores, and performance-level information. Performance level comparisons available for K 12 in core content areas. ACT Linking Study for TerraNova3 is available for grades 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

11 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition PLUS Tests Also included in the ACSI edition are five PLUS Tests, which are designed to provide the school with baseline and diagnostic data in these areas: Word analysis Language mechanics Vocabulary Math computation Spelling These tests are included in the test books and scored at no extra cost. Schools may choose to administer all, some, or none of these tests when administering the ACSI Edition of TerraNova 3. Timed Assessment TerraNova 3 is a timed test and is designed to minimize the effect of speededness and to maximize the validity and instructional relevance of the assessment results. To ensure the most valid and useful measures of achievement possible, DRC/ CTB sets appropriate administration time limits that facilitate student completion. TerraNova 3 Very timely processing of scores. Love the online option for access now. Administrator, Crossroads Christian Academy, Panama City, Panama Solid data! Administrator, Huntington Beach, CA This is the fourth year we have administered Terra Nova 3 to our students, and we have been very satisfied with our overall experience. Principal, Sherman, TX We have been pleased with TerraNova 3, the prompt online and hard-copy results, and especially the great variety of results available to us as educators/parents. Academic Dean, North Cobb Christian School, Kennesaw, GA Initially, our school was not enthralled about changing from the Stanford series to something else. I have yet to experience such smoothness in processing for an achievement test as we now enjoy with the TerraNova 3 Complete Battery. Principal/Administrator, Pontiac Christian School, Pontiac, IL ACSI Edition Administration Times/# of Items Level Grade Reading Language Math Science Social Studies Word Analysis Vocabulary Spelling Language Mechanics Math Computation Bible Grand Total 10 K :55/40 :40/30 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A :30/40 2: :00/45 1:05/47 :20/20 :20/20 :15/20 :15/20 N/A N/A :20/20 :30/40 4: :15/60 1:00/47 :25/25 :25/25 :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :30/40 4: :00/42 :35/28 1:10/50 :40/35 :40/35 :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5: :00/46 :35/34 1:10/57 :40/40 :40/40 N/A :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5: :00/46 :35/34 1:10/57 :40/40 :40/40 N/A :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5: :00/46 :35/34 1:10/56 :40/40 :40/40 N/A :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5: :00/46 :35/34 1:10/57 :40/40 :40/40 N/A :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5: :00/46 :35/34 1:10/56 :40/40 :40/40 N/A :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5: :00/46 :35/34 1:10/46 :40/40 :40/40 N/A :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5: :00/46 :35/34 1:10/46 :40/40 :40/40 N/A :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5:35 21/22 11/12 1:00/46 :35/34 1:10/46 :40/40 :40/40 N/A :15/20 :15/20 :15/20 :20/20 :25/40 5:35 11

12 TerraNova 3 Scope and Sequence Complete Battery PLUS Tests Bible Reading Language Mathematics Science Social Studies Objective Level Oral Comprehension 10, 11 Basic Understanding 10 21/22 Analyze Text 11 21/22 Evaluate and Extend Meaning 11 21/22 Reading and Writing Strategies 11 21/22 Introduction to Print Sentence Structure 13 21/22 Writing Strategies 13 21/22 Editing Skills 13 21/22 Number and Number Relations 10 21/22 Computation and Numerical Estimation 10 21/22 Operation Concepts 11 21/22 Measurement 10 21/22 Geometry and Spatial Sense 10 21/22 Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability 10 21/22 Patterns, Functions, Algebra 10 21/22 Problem Solving and Reasoning 10 21/22 Science Inquiry 11 21/22 Physical Science 11 21/22 Life Science 11 21/22 Earth and Space Science 11 21/22 Science and Technology 11 21/22 Personal and Social Perspectives in Science 13 21/22 History and Nature of Science 19 21/22 Geographic Perspectives 11 21/22 Historical and Cultural Perspectives 11 21/22 Civics and Government Perspectives 11 21/22 Economic Perspectives 11 21/22 Word Analysis Vocabulary 11 21/22 Spelling 12 21/22 Language Mechanics 12 21/22 Math Computation 11 21/22 Creation 10 Christ (salvation, Christmas, Easter, etc.) Bible Stories Old Testament 10 13, 17 21/22 Bible Stories New Testament 10 13, 17 21/22 Bible Organization and Structure Bible Doctrine (character and attributes) 14 21/22 Church Christian Living 16 21/22 Bible Study Skills 14 21/22 Critical Thinking Framework What critical thinking skills are assessed by TerraNova 3? Thinking Skills Tier 6 Evaluate outcomes Tier 5 Synthesize elements Tier 4 Generate ideas Tier 3 Analyze information Tier 2 Organize information Tier 1 Gather information Critical thinking skills are a key component of TerraNova 3 and follow the six tiers found in the chart above. Students are challenged to apply higher-order thinking skills, demonstrated through their knowledge and understanding of grade-level objectives, subskills, and competencies. TN3 is a rigorous assessment that evaluates student learning based on current curriculum and instructional strategies. On average, 80% of the items in Reading, Language, and Math begin with Tier 3 (Analyze). Approximately 30% or more of those items fall within Tiers 4 6 (Generate, Synthesize, and Evaluate). Current norms help develop a good scope and sequence and prepare opportunities for student growth throughout our program. Administrator, North Carolina 12

13 JONES SCHOOL ONE USA Bible Assessment Subtest The 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. This 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 also serves as a tool to assist with evaluating the Bible curriculum and promoting dialogue among the staff and with the school community. TerraNova 3 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 Top Five Reasons to Use the Bible Assessment Subtest 1. Performance standards and performance levels provide a helpful picture of student mastery: Advanced Proficient 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 ACSI and regional comparisons. 5. Receive knowledge, comprehension, and application scores. 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. TerraNova a 3, Form G BIBLE ASSESSMENT SUBTEST Level 13 Grade Three CONTENT CLUSTERS SUBCLUSTERS INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES Christ 1. Christmas 1. Explain the meaning of salvation 2. Salvation 2. Identify and understand the characteristics and commands of Christ 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 23 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. SAMPLE STUDENT 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-specific content clusters and instructional objectives 13

14 Cognitive Skills and Abilities Assessments Translate Aptitude into Academic Success TerraNova 3 Gain Clear Information to Target Instruction 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 (PTCS) Grades K 1 Why use PTCS? PTCS is a group-administered series of four tests designed to measure the cognitive skills of early learners. The 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. Contains four 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 The PTCS assesses verbal, spatial, memory, and concept skills in young children. 14

15 TerraNova 3 InView Grades 2 12 Using InView you gain... An innovative cognitive-abilities assessment, InView comprises five tests that reliably measure skills and abilities important for academic success. InView provides you with insightful information over and beyond achievement test scores about crucial cognitive skills such as verbal reasoning, nonverbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning. When used with TerraNova 3, InView provides a Cognitive Skills Index and anticipated-achievement scores. These scores provide a highly reliable measure of overall academic aptitude valuable information for guidance, activities planning, and special program identification. Contains five tests Features Why use InView? Verbal Reasoning: Words Verbal Reasoning: Context Sequences Analogies Quantitative Reasoning An accurate and reliable measure of inductive and deductive reasoning processes abilities crucial for academic success Anticipated achievement scores to determine if students are achieving their full potential Insightful information about student skills that are valid predictors of student academic success Comparisons between your students achievement with that of other students of the same age, grade, and ability The ability to identify students for placement in the most appropriate learning programs Innovative items that assess skills such as understanding verbal and quantitative concepts and analyzing and comprehending relationships between verbal and nonverbal stimuli Reliable, valid, norm-referenced indication of cognitive abilities Administered from grade 2 through grade 12 Uses existing TerraNova 3 answer documents Paper-and-pencil format with local or machine-scoring options InView is a cognitive-abilities assessment that identifies students for special programs and services. 15

16 54382 Copyright 2002 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. All rights reserved. Instructional Resources Teacher s Guide to TerraNova, Third Edition This 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 classifications by objectives and subskills Thinking skills and depth of knowledge classification 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 classification 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, The Second Edition Classroom Connections to TerraNova, The Second Edition A Resource Guide for Teachers A Resource Guide for Teachers Copyright 2002 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. All rights reserved. Grades 2 3 Grades 4 5 d 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. 16 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 affect scores Accommodations-classification framework provided for these categories: Presentation of Test Materials Response (by student) Setting Timing/Scheduling ELL Specific 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 affect 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.

17 Beyond the Numbers This comprehensive guide explains the purpose of standardized achievement tests, lists appropriate uses of standardized achievement tests, lists appropriate uses of test data, and provides general guidelines for interpreting and using test results. Instructional Resource CD (included with purchase of the Teacher s Guide to TerraNova, Third Edition) Instructional Resources Features TerraNova 3 standards list (grades 1 8: Reading and Math competencies) ACT Linking Study (grades 10 12) K 12 Blueprints for objectives and subskills Academic Vocabulary List (Additional materials may be added as made available.) Content copyright held by CTB/McGraw-Hill. Benefits Drill down and reinforce skills using TN3 expanded Reading and Math competencies for grades 1 8. Familiarize students with key academic vocabulary to impact a lifetime of learning. Target professional development in core content areas using the K 12 blueprints. Project ACT scores for grades 10 12, using TerraNova 3 data. Instructional Resource Kit The kit combines all TerraNova 3 instructional resources to help schools implement and enhance their assessment program. It empowers schools to prepare during the year by incorporating practice, intervention, data analysis, and more. Materials will help teachers understand the assessment program and connect content to their curriculum, while preparing students for a lifetime of student achievement. Contents Teacher s Guide to TerraNova 3 Classroom Connections Assessment Accommodations Supplement Beyond the Numbers Home Guide to Understanding Tests Bonus: Instructional Resource CD Bible Assessment Subtest Administrator s Guide A copy of the TerraNova 3 Bible Assessment Administrator s Guide is included with test materials. This comprehensive guide will provide you with an overview of the components of an effective testing program and analysis recommendations for the Bible Assessment Subtest. Features Scope and sequence for grades K 12 Reporting clusters Testing objectives Grade-level breakout by Content cluster Subclusters Instructional objectives Score and curriculum analysis/background Benefits Drill down on Bible clusters assessed for each grade level. Identify instructional objectives. Use grade-level breakouts to help make connections with the curriculum. 17

18 TerraNovaTM, Third Edition TerraNovaTM, Third Edition COMPLETE BATTERY KEN JONES Grade: 4 Purpose This report presents information about your student's performance on theterranova achievement test. Together with classroom assessments and classwork, this information can be used to identify your student's potential strengths and needs in the content areas shown. Birthdate: 02/08/98 Special Codes: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Form/Level: G-14 Test Date: 04/15/07 Scoring: PATTERN (IRT) QM: 31 Norms Date: 2007 Class: PARKER School: WINFIELD District: GREEN VALLEY City/State: ANYTOWN, USA Pg. 1 TM, TERRANOVA Third Edition School: GREEN VALLEY Grade 4 SELECT TITLE Purpose This report ranks groups based no a specified score type, for example, Media National Percentiles, attained at the time of testing. These scores, along with with other information, can be used to identify groups for special programs, awards, or recognition. Definitions of terms can be found in the Key Terms section. CUSTOM TITLE Number of Students: 250 Number of students using accommodations: 120 Form/Level: G-18 Test Date: 04/15/07 Scoring: PATTERN (IRT) QM: 31 Norms Date: 2007 District: WINFIELD 3612 City/State: ANYTOWN, U.S.A. CTBID: 00321B Pg. 1 National Percentile Scale 65 Highest Group Score: 55.3 No of Groups Ranked: 4 Lowest Group Score: 48.7 Score No of Rank (MDNP) Students LINCOLN USD WASHINTON USD *Based on locally reported data TUMAN USD at or above national average* ROOSEVELT USD 1 Read Lang Math Total **Total Score consists of Reading, Language, and Mathematics. Score** Observations The height of each bar shows your student's National Percentile score on each test. The percentile scale is shown on the left. The graph shows that your student achieved a National Percentile of 65 in Reading. This means your child scored higher than approximately 65 percent of the students in the nation. The scale on the right side of the graph shows the score ranges that represent average, above average, and below average in terms of National Percentiles. Average is defined as the middle TM, TERRANOVA Third Edition RASHEED WILLIAMS Grade: No using Accomm.* Science Highest Group Score: 56.2 No of Groups Ranked: 4 Lowest Group Score: 45.5 Score No of Rank (MDNP) Students LINCOLN USD WASHINTON USD Social Studies percent of students nationally, consisting of the 25th through the 75th National Percentiles. Your student has five out of six scores in the average range, shown as a gray horizontal band in the middle of the graph. One score is in the above-average range and no scores are in the below-average range. See the back of this page for content area descriptions of the kinds of knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed on the TerraNova achievement test at or above national average* ROOSEVELT USD TUMAN USD No using Accomm.* TerraNova TM, Third Edition TerraNovaTM, Third Edition COMPLETE BATTERY KEN JONES Grade 4 Purpose This report presents information about this student's performance on the TerraNova and InView assessments. Page 1 describes achievement in terms of performance on the objectives. Together with classroom assessments and classwork, this information can be used to identify potential strengths and needs in the content areas shown. Birthdate: 02/08/98 Special Codes: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Form/Level: G-14 Test Date: 04/15/07 Scoring: PATTERN (IRT) QM: 31 Norms Date: 2007 Class: JONES School: WINFIELD District: GREEN VALLEY City/State: ANYTOWN, U.S.A. TM Pg. 1 TerraNovaTM, Third Edition Number of students: 71 Number of students using accommodations: 10 Objectives Performance index (OPI)* Objectives Performance Index (OPI)* Reading Social Studies 02 Basic Understanding Geographic Perspectives CTB.com/TerraNova3. 03 Analyze Text Historical & Cultural Evaluate/Extend Meaning Civics & Government Identify Rdg Strategies Economic Perspectives Language 07 Sentence Structure Writing Strategies Editing Skills Mathematics 10 Number & Num. Relations Computation & Estimation Measurement Geometry & Spatial Sense Data, Stats. & Prob Patterns, Funcs, Algebra Prob Solving & Reasoning Communication Science 19 Science Inquiry Physical Science Life Science Earth & Space Science Key * OPI is an estimate of the number 23 Science & Technology of items that a student could be Moderate Mastery Range expected to answer correctly if there Low Mastery 24 Personal & Social Persp had been 100 items for that objective. Moderate Mastery Diff Diff u u u u u u u W Scoring Services Scoring services are ordered when completing Online Enrollment for machine scoring. Scoring Services ACSI Scoring Package Individual Profile Report 2 copies Student Record Label 1 copy Group List Report 2 copies Objectives Performance Report 1 copy Objectives Performance Summary 1 copy Assessment Summary 1 copy Bible Assessment Student Report 2 copies Bible Assessment Summary Roster 1 copy Bible Assessment Summary Report 2 copies Access to ACSI Data Online (See 8 9 for details.) (Lexiles for grades 1 8 are included in ACSI scoring packages through ACSI Data Online and are optional as a paper report.) ACSI Scoring Package Prices (per student) TerraNova 3 Scoring K 3 $10.35 TerraNova 3 Scoring 4 12 $8.55 TerraNova 3 Primary Test of Cognitive Skills $12.80 TerraNova 3 InView Scoring 2 3 $12.80 TerraNova 3 InView Scoring 4 12 $10.25 Individual Profile with InView, Part I Simulated Data Performance on Objectives I wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the quality and in-depth information of the TerraNova 3 Complete Battery reports. They are so helpful when using them as a diagnostic tool as well as a comparison to the rest of the nation. Principal, Riviera Hall Lutheran School, Redondo Beach, CA Obj. No. Objective Titles Student Natl OPI Moderate Mastery Range Obj. No. Objective Titles Student Natl OPI Moderate Mastery Range High Mastery Partially Proficient Optional Reports These reports may be purchased in addition to the ACSI Scoring Package, at an additional cost. Optional reports are ordered within Online Enrollment. Optional reports are ordered in Online Enrollment or may be requested through ACSI customer service until June 30. Home Report Simulated Data Group Rank Order Report Simulated Data Performance by Content Area Norm-Referenced Scores Above Average Average Below Average Optional Reports (per student) TerraNova 3 TerraNova 3, PTCS, or InView Student Report with GE $2.68 $2.99 Home Report $2.68 $2.99 Student Rank Order Report with Lexiles $1.97 $1.97 (grades 1 8) Reading Links Report (grades 1 8) $2.70 $2.70 Student Performance Level Report $2.70 $2.70 Group Performance Level Report $1.70 $1.70 Item Analysis Report $1.00 $1.00 Item Analysis Summary $1.00 $1.00 School/Student Data File CD: used for importing $1.69 $1.69 data into a student management system (SMS) Performance Analysis Reports: state proficiency reports available for the following states: AK, CA, FL, HI, NY, OH, IN, MA, MI, NJ, and PA. $3.07 N/A 18

19 Score Types Both normative and criterion-referenced scores are used to report the TerraNova 3 test results. Scale Score National Percentile Rank and Stanine ACSI Percentile Rank and Stanine Normal Curve Equivalent Objectives Performance Index PTCS and InView: Cognitive Skills Index Anticipated Achievement Score Lexiles for grades 1 8 (included in ACSI Data Online, optional for paper reports) Scoring Services Precoded Barcode Labels Why use precoded barcode labels? Precoded barcode labels save valuable time for teachers and administrators, who would otherwise need to double-check the demographic data for each student. Precoding is an optional service that provides your school with student labels for test booklets and answer sheets that are precoded with student identification data such as name, class, birth date, test level, school/campus, and student ID number. My teachers have said over and over again, Thank you, thank you for not making us bubble in all of the student demographic data. What I so appreciate about ACSI s work with CTB/McGraw-Hill in this testing area are the precoded barcode labels. Administrator, Christian Academy of Madison, Madison, IN Additional Benefits Reduced test administration time for teachers and administrators No more bubbling Elimination of errors in data entry that could cost your school reprinting fees Simplification of the six-digit entry of student ID numbers for longitudinal tracking (Student ID numbers will allow you to observe individual student growth from year to year in ACSI Data Online.) Precoded Barcode Label Pricing Annual set-up fee $ Service fee (per student) $0.62 Student label with bar code $0.25 Please feel free to contact ACSI Customer Service at , or order@acsi.org, if you have any questions. ACSI Data Online This updated and customized component of the ACSI scoring package for TerraNova 3, Bible Assessment, and InView, is a powerful Web-based system that provides administrators, principals, and teachers the information needed to measurably improve student performance. For additional details, please refer to page

20 Language Proficiency Language Proficiency Assessment LAS Links Online K 12 English Language Proficiency Assessment Fully integrated to cover reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension skills, LAS Links K 12 assessments help you accurately determine the academic and social language skills of English language learners. Does Your Christian School Have A Desire to Meet School and Student Needs English Language Learners (ELL) An International Student Program A Dual Language Program Spanish Instruction at Any Grade Benefits Use progress monitoring to track student growth. Reduced test administration time and scoring saves schools considerable cost and instructional time. Utilize the most current English language learner assessment available. Receive automated and immediate scoring for multiplechoice items. Implement a user-friendly interface for administrators, teachers, and students. Provide quicker, easier, and more convenient ways to administer and score English language proficiency tests. Features Fully Internet-based, secure, convenient, and easy to use worldwide with a secure, robust online testing platform Assessments and reports in all four domains Listening Reading Writing Speaking Multiple forms available Assessment in both academic and social language skills for English and Spanish Immediate student proficiency reports for identification and placement needs ACSI Member School Benefits No set-up fee or minimum purchase Purchase for one or multiple students Easy computer set-up Free on-demand training modules 20 For pricing and demo information, please visit order@acsi.org, or call Customer Service at

21 LAS Links Benchmark Assessments LAS Links Second Edition Benchmark Assessments This series of three benchmark tests provides valuable insight and information about the language proficiency and progress of your students at any point during the school year. Use the tests independently or as a complement to other English-proficiency assessments used for summative NCLB requirements. Language Proficiency Features Correspondence to new academic standards Quickly gauges skill development Grade spans: K 1, 2 3, 4 5, 6 8, 9 12 Composed of three tests per grade span Paper-and-pencil assessment with hand scoring available Shorter than the full LAS Links summative forms Available both nationally and internationally Benefits Monitor students academic progress throughout the year. Simple and fast assessment (approximately 40 minutes each) Measure student progress in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Results from Benchmark Assessments can be used to inform instruction and to track student progress throughout the school year. Designed to support English language learner (ELL) instructional programs by providing ongoing immediate feedback to educators teaching these students. Benchmark Assessments Administration Suggested Timeline How can I monitor my students throughout the year? Progress Monitoring-non WIDA State Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun LAS Links Form A Fall 2015 Benchmark 1 Benchmark 2 Benchmark 3 LAS Links Form B Spring 2016 For pricing and demo information, please visit order@acsi.org, or call Customer Service at

22 Benchmark and Interim Acuity English Language Arts and Mathematics for Grades K 12, and Science for Grades 3 8 The Acuity Informative Assessment solution helps you diagnose, predict, report, communicate, and provide individual instruction all in one powerful and award-winning solution. Acuity now offers a complete and integrated system beginning in kindergarten to help you advance student achievement all the way through high school. You can use Acuity throughout the year to build achievement with individual students, classrooms, and schools. Acuity delivers flexibility to meet the demands of your assessment program. Features Annual subscription with unlimited use Maximizes teaching time Measures student understanding and track student progress Identifies each student s strengths and instructional needs Automatically assigns practice and intervention Embedded instructional resources, including BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. Targeted instruction to individuals and groups of students Assessment Type Predictive Diagnostic Interim Formative Custom Performance Assessment Prebuilt Item banks Item authoring tools Import items from external item banks Delivery Format Online Student response devices Paper and pencil Combination of formats Practical, Powerful Reports for Student Class School District Professional Development Support Acuity Online Community for school administrators and classroom teachers On-demand training options. Technical support and online help Acuity will change the way you think about assessment and learning. 22 For pricing and demo information, please visit order@acsi.org, or call Customer Service at

23 Terra Nova 3 on the Acuity Platform TerraNova,Third Edition and Acuity A powerful online combination America s most trusted and innovative standardized achievement test goes online. Grades 2 12: Reading, Language, Mathematics TerraNova 3 Online offers the same reliable measure of student achievement as the TerraNova 3 paper-and-pencil assessment. Uncover students strengths and weaknesses in a secure online testing environment with immediate results that can help teachers improve classroom instruction. Benchmark and Interim Features Access student, class, school, or district summaries for easy and efficient reporting. Easy-to-understand reports that target an understanding of student mastery on key learning objectives. Track growth over time with pretesting and posttesting. Easy classroom setup and test scheduling. Gain access to a formative item bank and instructional resources teachers can use to drive achievement. Acuity offers over 3,300 Instructional Resources (IR) and practice sets for ELA and Mathematics for grades 3 8 that are mapped to the Common Core State Standards. Easy-to-understand reports that target an understanding of student mastery on key learning objectives. Benefits Shorten the distance between test results and mastery Leverage the Acuity learning platform Connect assessment to instruction Instructional resources Used with entire classes or selectively to challenge high achievers or to provide remediation for struggling learners. Assigned by standard or by student, and they can be assigned manually or automatically to all students in the class and/or grade level, to specific flexible groups, or to individuals based on the assessment results. Schools use the IRs as additional practice, review, supplemental instruction, targeted remediation, or as a solid Tier 1 intervention. Track growth over time with pretesting and posttesting. Informative Assessments Data- Informed Helpful Reports Student Achievement Instructional Resources For pricing and demo information, please visit order@acsi.org, or call Customer Service at

24 Scores Summary: African American or Black, Not Hispanic, American GME - Grade Mean MNCE - Mean Normal Curve MSS - Mean Scale Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Ethnicity Unknown, Female, Hispanic or Equivalent Equivalent Score Latino, Male, Multi-ethnic, Other, Pacific Islander Number Numeric Scores National Percentile Scale of Mean & Standard Deviation Content Areas Students GME MNCE NP* MSS Below Average Average Above Average Reading ± ±61.3 Language ± ±46.9 Mathematics ± ±47.8 Report Criteria **Total Score ± ±31.4 Test Name: TerraNova Online State: CTB QA TN Scoring and Report State Student: Fall, Nine NCE Scale MNP Test Window: to District: JW District ONE Birth Date: *NP is the National Percentile of the Mean NCE Form/Level: B/20 School: JW Norms Test Date: **Total Score consists of Reading, Language and Mathematics ±xx.x is the standard deviation Report Date: Class: JW Fall Norms Norms Date: 2005 Grade: 9 Norms Group: Fall Local Percentile/Quartiles Reading Language Mathematics **Total Score 90th Local Percentile Performance by Content Area National Percentile National Percentile Scale Grade Equivalent Your Child's National Test Areas Percentile Score Below Average Average Normal Curve Equivalent Above Average Reading 24 Scale Score Language 39 75th Local Percentile Mathematics 34 National Percentile *Total Score 34 Grade Equivalent *Total Score consists of Reading, Language and Mathematics Normal Curve Equivalent How to Interpret This Report Scale Score Report Criteria The length of each bar shows your student's National Percentile score on each test areas. The percentile scale is shown 50th on the Local top. Percentile The graph shows that your student achieved a National Percentile of 24 in Reading. This means your child scored higher than approximately 24 percent of the students in the nation. The scale Test Name: TerraNova Online State: CTB QA TN Scoring and Report Filters: African American or Black, Not National Percentile on the top of the graph shows the score ranges that represent average, above average, and below average in terms of National Percentiles. Average is defined as Test Window: to State Hispanic, the middle American 50 percent Indian of students or Alaska nationally. Your student has three out of four scores in the average range, shown as the middle Grade Equivalent horizontal band of the graph Form/Level: B/20 District: JW District ONE Native, Zero score(s) Asian, in Ethnicity the above-average Unknown, range and one score(s) in the below-average range. See the section below for test area Normal descriptions Curve Equivalent and the kinds of Female, knowledge, Hispanic skills and or Latino, abilities assessed Male, on the TerraNova achievement test. Report Date: School: JW Norms Scale Score Multi-ethnic, Other, Pacific Islander Class: All 25th Local Percentile Skills and Abilities Your Student Demonstrates Grade: 10 National Percentile Dear Parent/Guardian: Content Reading The following are subject area descriptions of the kinds of knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed on the TerraNova achievement Grade Equivalent test. Beneath each description Area: is a statement indicating how well your student performed. Use this information, as well as what you know about your student's classroom performance, to set goals for your student. Reading Items: African American or Black, Not Hispanic, American In Reading the student demonstrated little of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed in the Developed content and area. published by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC, a subsidiary of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 20 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Ethnicity Unknown, Female, Hispanic or Total number of students in this report: 1 = correct answer Students read challenging excerpts from classic literature, contemporary fiction, nonfiction, dramatic scripts, and poetry. California, Students analyze texts Copyright to draw 2007 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. All rights reserved. Only authorized customers may copy, download Latino, Male, Multi-ethnic, Other, Pacific Islander inferences and demonstrate an understanding of literary and persuasive techniques. Students read critically to evaluate fictional and/or print and the factual document, materials located and online to at ctb.com. Any other use or reproduction of this document, in whole or in part, requires written % of students Page 1 of 2 Objective Number - Objective National % of Students identify by characteristics Selected Response of various types of reading material. They also apply reading strategies, using context clues to understand permission unfamiliar of the publisher. vocabulary, responding to this Item Number - Item Average* formulating questions about what they read, and interpreting timelines and plot diagrams. In the writing section, students provide a written analysis of literary item A B C D E techniques in poetry and drama. They apply ideas from one text to a situation in another text and write a critique of advertising techniques. 08 identify reading strategies In Language the student demonstrated little of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed in the content area. 04 formulate questions 48.9% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% Students show understanding of language skills measured in contexts such as biographies, movie reviews, or informational passages up to three paragraphs long. 14 vocabulary strategies 39.7% 100% 0% 0% Most vocabulary 100% is on 0% grade level; 0% challenging words are supported by context clues. Students choose the best way to combine sentences for example, by 16 vocabulary strategies 37.0% 100% 100% 0% subordinating 0% several 0% phrases or clauses. 0% They show knowledge of paragraph development by choosing topic and supporting sentences, replacing unrelated 19 vocabulary strategies 49.4% 100% 0% 0% information 0% with relevant 100% information, 0% and identifying appropriate connecting words. They recognize the correct use of verbs, modifiers, relative and reflexive pronouns, and idioms. In the writing section, students provide a written response on a specified topic. They proofread and correct errors in sentence structure, 22 summarize 69.8% 100% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% usage, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation in a given paragraph and in their own written responses. 24 graphic strategies 59.8% 100% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 26 vocabulary strategies 81.5% 100% 0% 0% In Mathematics 0% the 100% student demonstrated 0% little of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed in the content area. Students compute and estimate with rational numbers, radicals, and exponents; find percents, ratios, discounts, and absolute value; identify factors and equivalent 44 synthesize across texts 48.6% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% forms; use order of operations; find perimeter, area, and volume of various figures; use proportion with ruler measurements; estimate and measure angles; use 49 summarize 47.0% 100% 0% 0% geometric 0% symbols and 100% the Pythagorean 0% Theorem; identify transformations, symmetry, and geometric figures; apply geometric properties; draw geometric figures; 10 evaluate/extend meaning 05 author/purpose 58.6% 100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% Developed and published by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC, a subsidiary of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 20 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, 21 author/point of view 55.7% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% California, Copyright 2007 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. All rights reserved. Only authorized customers may copy, download 28 author/purpose 59.0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% and/or print the document, located online at ctb.com. Any other use or reproduction of this document, in whole or in part, requires written Page 1 of 2 30 generalize 64.2% 100% 0% 0% permission 0% of the publisher. 100% 0% 40 author/purpose 53.0% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 43 critical assessment 55.3% 100% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 12 analyze text 03 supporting evidence 88.0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 20 conclusions 56.4% 100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 23 literary techniques 51.6% 100% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 25 literary techniques 60.8% 100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 27 conclusions 60.0% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 29 supporting evidence 49.7% 100% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 31 story elements/character 70.0% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 41 main idea/theme 65.3% 100% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% Developed and published by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC, a subsidiary of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 20 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, California, Copyright 2007 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. All rights reserved. Only authorized customers may copy, download and/or print the document, located online at ctb.com. Any other use or reproduction of this document, in whole or in part, requires written permission of the publisher. Page 1 of 2 Report Criteria Test Name: TerraNova Online Test Window: to Form/Level: B/13 Report Date: State: CTB QA TN Scoring and Report State District: JW District ONE School: All Grade: 3 Filters: African American or Black, Not Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Ethnicity Unknown, Female, Hispanic or Latino, Male, Multi-ethnic, Other, Pacific Islander Norms Date: 2005 Norms Group: Fall Benchmark and Interim TerraNova Online Grades 3 10 TerraNova Online provides an engaging test experience for students and immediate, actionable results to help teachers target their instruction. Based on the survey component of TerraNova, it provides assessment of reading/language and mathematics for grades TerraNova Online is the ideal, convenient solution for districts and schools looking for a quality norm-referenced assessment that provides immediate results to inform instruction and minimize paperwork. Features Online administration with immediate results Individual or group administration Each subtest administered by itself or together (less than two hours total) Available for use anytime throughout the year Assesses reading/language and mathematics (grades 3 10) Benchmark information on items and objectives/standards Reports: Assessment Summary, Group List, Home Report, Individual Student Report, Item Analysis, and more! Item Analysis Report Home Report Assessment Summary Report Additional TerraNova Online features Engaging, easy-to-navigate student interface Both norm-referenced and objective information Compatible with both Macintosh- and Windows-based computers TerraNova Online security Secure access code sign-in prevents students from previewing the test ahead of time. Student test module is in full-screen format. Keyboard and browser are locked during testing. SSL encryption so all student data are protected. We LOVE Terra Nova Online! It has helped with new student testing and saves my time tremendously. I would highly recommend it to any school needing a test for incoming students. Academic Advisor, Shiloh Christian School, Springdale, AR 24 For pricing and demo information, please visit order@acsi.org, or call Customer Service at

25 First Performances Fox Suite Promote early success in literacy and mathematics. First Performances helps teachers assess pre-k through grade-3 students, provide targeted instruction, and monitor student progress toward standards. Engaging and developmentally appropriate, this suite of observational assessments measures learning milestones in reading and mathematics. Early Learners Benefits Get everything you need to promote early learning success. Use hands-on acitivites to gain insight. Compare your students performance to state and national standards. Uncover students strengths and areas of opportunity to target instruction. Access online intervention activities. Monitor progress throughout the year. Fox Letters and Numbers (PreK) Monitor early learners development of mathematics and reading concepts. Fox Letters and Numbers is an observational assessment that measures young children s conceptual development in literacy and mathematics in the year preceding kindergarten. This assessment allows you to find out what a student knows so that instruction can be focused. Intervention activities include numbers and operations, geometry, measurement, algebra, data analysis, alphabet knowledge, oral language, and print awareness. Fox in a Box (K 3) Provide insightful diagnostic information about students literacy and growth. Fox in a Box helps identify strengths and areas of opportunity for early readers and provides learning activities that go beyond right or wrong answers. It s a valid and reliable way to measure early learners development in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Intervention activities include phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and listening and writing. Fox Adds Up (K 3) Help every child succeed in mathematics. Fox Adds Up is a comprehensive one-on-one observational assessment that measures early learners understanding of mathematics concepts. Using observational techniques and engaging, hands-on problem-solving tools, it gives teachers the diagnostic information and intervention they need to target classroom instruction and monitor progress throughout the year. All hands-on activities are included. Intervention activities include numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis and probability. For additional information, please visit order@acsi.org, or call Customer Service at

26 Spring Assessment Checklist 1. Order testing materials*. Discount material orders must be received by December 4, Fill out the order form included in this catalog, or the interactive order form located on our site at Fax, mail, or the order form to ACSI. Order at and save on shipping 2. Complete Online Enrollment for machine scoring. ACSI will send an to the address listed on the order form with directions for Online Enrollment. Choose from one of the windows below to enter your school information in Online Enrollment. Window 1: Nov. 2nd, 2015 Jan. 15th, 2016 Window 2: Jan. 26th, 2016 Feb. 19th, 2016 Optional reports are ordered in Online Enrollment. 3. Order Precoded Barcode Labels (optional). Upload student roster for precoding services during the Online Enrollment window used (see page 19 of this assessment catalog). Download the template from Online Enrollment. Access additional information, tutorial videos, and guides through select Assessment Support Spring Assessment Checklist 7. Package materials for shipping, following Test Coordinator Manual instructions. 8. Ship materials to CTB Scoring Center to arrive by May 31, 2016, or late fee will be assessed. Materials received after June 10th, 2016 cannot be scored. Biographical corrections and scoring inquiries on student reports may be requested till July 20. Contact ACSI Customer Service by June 30 for late optional report orders. 9. Reports/Billing Five business days after receipt of your answer documents at the Scoring Center, schools receive an from DRC/CTB with two PDFs: ACSI Data Online Administator/Teacher logins and passwords ACSI Data Online Parent Access Letters Ten business days after receipt of your answer documents at the Scoring Center, schools receive paper reports via FedEx. Scoring invoices are sent in June or July. 10. Distribute Mail home the Parent Access Letters with the Individual Profile Report. Distribute ACSI Data Online administrator and teacher login credentials to view scores. 4. Receive and inventory testing materials. FedEx shipping labels are included with testing materials in a bright pink envelope. Order additional materials, if needed. 5. Receive Test Coordinator Kit Receive at end of February or end of March, depending on which OE window was used. Kit includes: Test Coordinator s Manual Stack cards and paper bands Blue Scoring Center Labels School/Group List Group Information Sheets Only current year s forms may be used. *Ordering the TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Achievement Test is a benefit of ACSI membership. If your school is not already a member of ACSI and is interested in becoming one, call or membership@acsi.org. For pricing and demo information, please visit order@acsi.org, or call ACSI Customer Service at Administer assessment in April, or within the empirical window of days of instruction.

27 Testing Materials Order Form Spring Testing 2016 When placing orders, please use ink and list, in the spaces provided, the total quantity of items needed. Leave the quantity box blank for items you are not ordering. (Do not fill the quantity box with zeros.) ACSI Order number (for ACSI to enter) ACSI Customer number Purchase order number (optional) Date Testing coordinator Preferred contact method: Mail Name of head of school Title Payment Information Bill my school. Charge my credit card. Credit card number Name on card MC Visa AMEX Discover Exp. Date CVC: Billing Address School name Address City State Zip Country Phone (include area code) Shipping Address (if different from billing address) School name Attention Address City State Zip Country Phone (include area code) Order Form Order Form Only schools that are current members of ACSI may order testing materials. For membership information, go to membership. NO PHONE ORDERS are accepted for testing materials. Mail, fax, or orders to ACSI using the contact information at the right. To your completed interactive or scanned order form, save it to your desktop; then attach it to an addressed to (Do not send orders to DRC/CTB.) Order at and save on shipping. Send order form only once. Returned duplicate orders will be credited, less a 10% restocking fee. You will receive an confirming receipt of your order within a few business days. A 10% shipping and handling fee will be added to orders within the continental United States. Shipping charges to international locations will vary. Additional Comments: After you submit your materials order for spring testing, ACSI will ship your materials to you. ACSI will instructions for entering Online Enrollment for machine scoring, using the address you enter on this order form. For complete information on the scoring reports and processes, go to and select Assessment Support. Please order carefully, as testing materials are nonrefundable. If you have any questions, call ACSI Customer Service at Please mail, fax, or this order form to: Association of Christian Schools International PO Box 65130, Colorado Springs, Colorado Phone: Fax: order@acsi.org For office use only Member status current OE info sent Document receipt of order 27

28 Order Form TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Kindergarten Level 10 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $8.38) $8.63 Level 10 Teacher Directions $7.55 Level 10 Practice Activities $1.19 Level 10 Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 1 Level 11 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $8.38) $8.63 Level 11 Teacher Directions $7.55 Level 11 Practice Activities $1.19 Level 11 Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 Primary Test of Cognitive Skills Grades K/1 PTCS Administration Package (Kit includes three items below.) Examiner s Manual, Key, and Practice Directions; Associative Memory Stimulus Book; Spatial Memory Stimulus Book $ Scannable Testing Book and Practice Book $8.99 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 2 Level 12 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $8.38) $8.63 Level 12 Teacher Directions $7.55 Level 12 Practice Activities $1.19 Level 12 Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 3 Level 13 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $8.38) $8.63 Level 13 Teacher Directions $7.55 Level 13 Practice Activities $1.19 Level 13 Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 InView Grade 2/3 (to be administered with TerraNova 3) Level 1 Test Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.23) $6.42 Level 1 Examiner s Manual $7.55 Level 1 Practice Activities $1.05 Level 1, Directions for Practice Activities $5.20 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 4 Level 14 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.67) $6.87 CompuScan Answer Sheets (Grades 4 12) $1.55 Level Teacher Directions (Grades 4 and 5) $7.55 Level Practice Activities $1.19 Level Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 5 Level 15 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.67) $6.87 CompuScan Answer Sheets (Grades 4 12) $1.55 Level Teacher Directions (Grades 4 and 5) $7.55 Level Practice Activities $1.19 Level Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 InView Grade 4/5 (To be administered with TerraNova 3) Level 2 Test Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $4.86) $5.00 Level 2 6 Examiner s Manual (Grades 4 12) $7.55 Level 2 6 Practice Activities $1.05 Level 2 6 Directions for Practice Activities $5.20 Code Price Qty. Subtotal 28 Prices are subject to change. Phone Fax Web

29 Code Price Qty. Subtotal TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 6 Level 16 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.67) $6.87 CompuScan Answer Sheets (Grades 4 12) $1.55 Level Teacher Directions (Grades 6 8) $7.55 Level Practice Activities $1.19 Level Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 7 Level 17 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.67) $6.87 CompuScan Answer Sheets (Grades 4 12) $1.55 Level Teacher Directions (Grades 6 8) $7.55 Level Practice Activities $1.19 Level Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 InView Grade 6/7 (To be administered with TerraNova 3) Level 3 Test Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $4.86) $5.00 Level 2 6 Examiner s Manual (Grades 4 12) $7.55 Level 2 6 Practice Activities $1.05 Level 2 6 Directions for Practice Activities $5.20 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 8 Level 18 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.67) $6.87 CompuScan Answer Sheets (Grades 4 12) $1.55 Level Teacher Directions (Grades 6 8) $7.55 Level Practice Activities $1.19 Level Directions for Practice Activities $7.55 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 9 Level 19 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.67) $6.87 CompuScan Answer Sheets (Grades 4 12) $1.55 Level 19 21/22 Teacher Directions (Grades 9 12) $7.55 InView Grade 8/9 (To be administered with TerraNova 3) Level 4 Test Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $4.86) $5.00 Level 2 6 Examiner s Manual (Grades 4 12) $7.55 Level 2 6 Practice Activities $1.05 Level 2 6 Directions for Practice Activities $5.20 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 10 Level 20 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.67) $6.87 CompuScan Answer Sheets (Grades 4 12) $1.55 Level 19 21/22 Teacher Directions (Grades 9 12) $7.55 InView Grade 10/11 (to be administered with TerraNova 3) Level 5 Test Book (Price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $4.86) $5.00 Level 2 6 Examiner s Manual (Grades 4 12) $7.55 Level 2 6 Practice Activities $1.05 Level 2 6 Directions for Practice Activities $5.20 TerraNova 3, ACSI Edition Grade 11/12 Level 21/22 Student Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $6.67) $6.87 CompuScan Answer Sheets (Grades 4 12) $1.55 Level 19 21/22 Teacher Directions (Grades 9 12) $7.55 Order Form Prices are subject to change. Phone Fax Web 29

30 Order Form Code Price Qty. Subtotal InView Grade 11/12 (To be administered with TerraNova 3) Level 6 Test Book (price if ordered by December 4, 2015 $4.86) $5.00 Level 2 6 Examiner s Manual (Grades 4 12) $7.55 Level 2 6 Practice Activities $1.05 Level 2 6 Directions for Practice Activities $5.20 TerraNova 3 Supplemental Materials Instructional Resource Kit IRK01 $ Teacher s Guide to TerraNova, Third Edition $82.40 Assessment Accommodations Supplement $11.00 Final Technical Report $ Fall Norms Book (while supplies last) $ Winter Norms Book (while supplies last) $ Spring Norms Book (while supplies last) $ Fall Norms Book $ Winter Norms Book $ Spring Norms Book $70.85 Self-Scoring Answer Keys, All Levels $20.00 Home Guide to Understanding Tests $2.00 Beyond the Numbers $6.15 Classroom Connections to TerraNova CD Grades $ InView PTCS Supplemental Materials InView Teacher s Guide $57.05 InView Technical Report CD CD $57.05 InView Norms Book, All Levels $57.05 Class Records Sheet for Hand Scoring $4.40 InView Stand-Alone Answer Keys $20.00 InView Stand-Alone Individual Answer Sheets $1.03 PTCS Norms Book $29.55 Technical Bulletin $34.25 First Performances Fox Letters and Numbers $ Fox Letters and Numbers Additional Observation and Scoring Records $2.63 Fox in a Box, Second Edition $ Fox in a Box, Second Edition Additional Observations and Scoring Records $2.63 Fox Adds Up $ Fox Adds Up Additional Observations and Scoring Records $2.63 Materials Total Price does not include 10% shipping and handling. 30 Prices are subject to change. Phone Fax Web

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32 PO Box Colorado Springs, CO ACSI.org Cat. #715 CRITICAL DATES for Spring 2016 Testing October 2015 ACSI begins accepting and filling orders for spring testing materials. November 2, 2015 January 15, 2016 Window 1: Online Enrollment for machine scoring* December 4, 2015 Material order deadline to receive discounted pricing January 26, 2016 February 19, 2016 Window 2: Online Enrollment for machine scoring March 2016 Early testing window * May 31, 2016 Deadline for answer documents to be received at the scoring center Documents received after this date cannot be included in the ACSI norms and will incur a late processing fee. *Early testers and international schools need to complete Online Enrollment during Window 1. April 2016 Traditional testing window The spring empirical window is equal to instructional days 136 through 160. If your school has completed 136 days of instruction for the year, it is within the empirical norm window and can begin testing. Visit for additional information and access to critical links during the Spring 2016 assessment season.