Terra Nova Next
Grades 2nd - 8th
Terra Nova Next, is a norm referenced assessment built with the highest quality and industry best standards for a technically sound test. The Terra Nova Next test uses passages, test items, and integrated themes that contain subject area topics for students. All questions were field tested and passed thorough technical review to ensure reliability and validity. The Terra Nova Next used industry best practices and universal test design to ensure that the assessment avoids bias for culturally diverse students.
Terra Nova Next tests are administered to grades 2nd – 8th at St. James Cathedral School in the spring. The test covers the areas of Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. These standardized tests provide norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and performance level (or proficiency level) data (https://terranovanext.com).
The Terra Nova Next affords administrators and educators the opportunity to:
– Monitor student growth using a continuous, researched-based, vertical scale to accurately measure academic progress
– Evaluate student mastery of next-generation skills and rigorous learning standards
– Inform decisions about a student’s learning and enhancing instructional practices
Spring 2024 Terra Nova Results
The SJCS Class of 2024 eighth grade scores rank in the top 20% nationwide in Reading and Mathematics.
For more information on the Terra Nova Next assessment, we encourage you to contact your child’s teacher or our school office directly at (407) 841-4432.
