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Facts About Terra Nova 2010

Facts About Terra Nova 2010. 3rd Edition March 15-19. What Is Terra Nova?. Tests of Your Basic Skills and Knowledge Reading, Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies Timed Tests Multiple Choice and Essay Questions. Monday, March 15. The Practice Booklet Examples of Test Questions

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Facts About Terra Nova 2010

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  1. Facts About Terra Nova2010 3rd Edition March 15-19

  2. What Is Terra Nova? Tests of Your Basic Skills and Knowledge Reading, Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies Timed Tests Multiple Choice and Essay Questions

  3. Monday, March 15 The Practice Booklet Examples of Test Questions Practice Multiple Choice Practice Essay Questions

  4. Tuesday, March 16 The Longest Day/Most Tests Reading and Language Tests Break Times Healthy Snack and Drink

  5. Wednesday, March 17 Three Math Tests First Math Test=No Calculator Second and Third Math Tests=Yes Calculator Use of Scratch Paper/Ruler/Punch Out Shapes Break Time: Healthy Snack and Drink

  6. Thursday, March 18 The Science Tests Two Science Tests Break Time: Healthy Snack and Drink

  7. Friday, March 19 The Last Day of Tests! The Social Studies Tests Two Social Studies Tests Break Time: Healthy Snack and Drink

  8. What If I’m Absent? Terra Nova Make-Up Tests March 22-26 Each Day The Tests Will Be Given Again Exact Test Conditions Will Vary

  9. There Are Two Test Formats Multiple Choice Short Answer Essay Parts of the Language Test Require Editing and Finding Mistakes

  10. What Is Multiple Choice? Question With Choices For Answer What type of base is Menwith? Fighter-Jet Transportation Communication Oil Depot

  11. Tips For Taking A Multiple Choice Test The answer is one of the choices. Eliminate wrong choices. Choose best right choice. Read the question carefully again.

  12. The Short Answer Essay Write An Answer To A Question Be Sure To Answer The Question Think First About Answer Write Answer Neatly-Always Edit

  13. Can I Start Studying Now For The Terra Nova? No. The test is about basic skills and knowledge you have learned since entering school. No one can fail the test.

  14. How Will I Know How I Did? Individual Results End of May Grade Level Results End of May School Results End of May Is Not Part of Your Report Card

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Why Should I Care? • Test Taking Is Part Of School Life • College Entrance Requires 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

  18. Where Will I Take The Tests • A Test Schedule Is Being Prepared • With A Teacher/Room You Know • Large Classes Will Be Split • Each Testing Room Will Have Two Teachers • Snacks Will Be In Test Rooms • The School Will Be Silent

  19. What Will Happen To Red/White Schedule • Modified Red/White Schedule • Daily Bulletin Announcements • Most of School Will Be Testing • Everyone Will Have Lunch • The Day Will Fly By • Be Sure Phones And Watches Are Set For Silence

  20. Terra Nova 2010 Any Questions? Good Luck! By Rosanne M. Nielsen K-8 Counselor Menwith Hill School

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