Facts About Terra Nova

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Facts About Terra Nova

• 3rd Edition
• March 15-19

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What Is Terra Nova?

• Test of Basic Skills and Knowledge
• Reading, Language, Math, Science and Social
  Studies
• Timed Tests
• Multiple Choice and Essay Questions

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Nationally Normed Test

• Material below, on and above grade level
• Can be first time student sees material they
  dont know how to answer
• Scores are compared against others who took test
• A score of 50 is average

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Practice Test

• The Practice Booklet
• Examples of Test Questions
• Practice Multiple Choice
• Practice Essay Questions
• Monday, March 15
• Parents See Practice Test Monday Night

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Test Schedule March 16-19

• Reading and Language Tests Tuesday
• Math Tests Wednesday
• Science Tests Thursday
• Social Studies Tests Friday
• Breaks Between Tests
• Healthy Snack and Drinks Sponsored by the P.T.O.

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Can Students Study For The Terra Nova?

• No
• The test is about basic skills and knowledge
  students have learned since entering school.
• No one can fail the test.

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Results

• Individual Results End of May
• Grade Level Results End of May
• School Results End of May
• Is Not Part of Students Report Card, but Results
  are Included in Permanent Records

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What is the Best Preparation?

• Early To Bed
• Nutritious Breakfast
• On Time For School
• Encouragement
• Best Effort
• Listen To All Directions

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Questions?
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