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Facts About Terra Nova2012
3rd Edition
Practice Booklet Date
Friday, March 9
Terra Nova Tests
March 12-16
What Is Terra Nova?
A Test of Your Basic Skills and Knowledge
Reading, Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Timed Tests
Multiple Choice and Essay Questions
Friday, March 9
The Practice Booklet
Examples of Test Questions
Practice Multiple Choice
Practice Essay Questions
Students will take practice booklet home.
Monday, March 12
Reading Tests
Break Times
Healthy Snack and Drink
Tuesday, March 13
Language Tests
Break Times
Healthy Snack and Drink
Wednesday, March 14
• Math Tests• First Math Test: No Use of Calculator
Second and Third Math Tests: Calculators will be available if students wish to use one.
• Break Times• Healthy Snack and Drink
Thursday, March 15
The Science Tests
Break Times
Healthy Snack and Drink
Friday, March 16
The Last Day of Tests!
Social Studies Tests
Break Time
Healthy Snack and Drink
What If I’m Absent?
Beginning the 19th of March, students will be able to take a test they missed.
It is important to realize that groups of students will be testing together during this make-up test time.
Students are encouraged to be present, if at all possible, for the test week of March 12-16.
Types of Testing for Students
Multiple Choice Questions
Essay Questions
Parts of the Language Test Require Editing and Finding Grammar Mistakes
What Is Multiple Choice?
Questions With Choices For Answer
What type of figure has five sides?
A. Triangle
B. Quadrilateral
C. Pentagon
D. Hexagon
Tips For Taking A Multiple Choice Test
The answer is one of the choices.
Eliminate wrong choices.Choose best right choice.
Tips For An Essay Question
• You will be asked to answer a question.
• First, think about the answer.
• Be sure to answer the question asked.
• Write the answer clearly and neatly.
• Always re-read and edit your answer.
Example of an Essay Question
The community is planning to build a new school in five years time. Tell about three “must have” things you feel the new school should have when built.
Can I Start Studying Now For The Terra Nova?
No.
The test is about basic skills and knowledge you have learned since entering school.
The tests are not part of your report card.
How Will I Know How I Did?
Individual Results End of May
Grade Level Results End of May
School Results End of May
Individual results are mailed to parents.
Can I Do Anything To Prepare?
Go To Bed Early Each Night
Eat A Very Good Breakfast Each Morning
Feel Positive - You’re Learned A Lot
Try Your Very Best Each Day
Listen To All Directions
Strict Terra Nova Rules
• Tests Are Timed/Clock
• Must Use #2 Pencils-Provided
• Can’t Return To Previous Tests
• Can’t Work Ahead
• Vital To Listen To Teachers
• Validity Must Be Preserved
• Same Rules For All Students
Why Should I Care?
• Test Taking Is Part Of School Life• Practice For College Entrance Tests• All Careers Require Taking Tests• Terra Nova Scores Are Part of Your School
Record• Can Determine Presidential Awards• Entrance For Gifted Programs• Practice For Future Tests• Personal Pride/A Task Well Done
Where Will I Take The Tests
• A Test Schedule Is Being Prepared
• With A Teacher/Room You Know
• Most Classes Will Be Split
• Each Testing Room Will Have Two Teachers
• Snacks Will Be In Test Rooms
• The School Will Be Silent
What Will Happen To Red/White Schedule
• Modified Red/White Schedule• Daily Bulletin Announcements• Grades 3-11 Take Terra Nova.• Everyone Will Have Lunch• The Day Will Fly By• Be Sure Phones And Watches Are Set For
Silence
Thank You To Our P.T.O.
• Once again this year, the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization will pay for the Terra Nova snacks.
• Each student will be given a healthy juice and snack bar Monday-Friday of the test week.
Terra Nova 2012
Any Questions?
R. N.K-8 CounselorMenwith Hill School