TerraNovaandSUPERA, Spanish version of the TerraNova,are normed-referenced achievement measures designed to provide achievement scores that are valid for most types of educational decision-making. These tests use selected-response items to provide detailed comparative and diagnostic information on students’ academic progress.
Students will be assessed in the following content areas:Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics. Unlike the ITBS/Logramos where reading and language arts are separate content areas, they are combined on the TerraNovaandSUPERA. The results compare individual student achievement relative to a nationwide normative group. In addition, the resultscan be used for the following purposes:
- To analyze strengths and weaknesses in student achievement in each content area;
- To plan for further instruction;
- To plan for curriculum development; and
- To report progress to parents.
The sampling techniques used in the norming process ensured that, for any student group, the proportions in the norm sample were representative of the proportions in the national student population as a whole. This safeguard makes the test results more relevant to the diversity seen in the student population of Dallas ISD. An additional benefit of this process is that it allows the SUPERAto be scaledthe same as the TerraNova,thereby allowing for a direct comparison of students’ performance on each test across each domain.
Pre-Test Workshop Webinar
Click on the link below to view a 49 minute pre-test workshop webinar on the TerraNova/SUPERA presented by DRC|CTB McGraw Hill. The webinar will present an overview of TerraNova/SUPERA, grades to be tested/milestones, the Test Coordinator’s Manual, and things to do before, during and after testing.
Administration Times
The administration times for the TerraNova/SUPERA and the ITBS/Logramosare very similar; therefore, there should be no significant increase in the time allocationsrequired to complete these assessments. The tables below present a comparison of the administration times of both assessments by content areas.
Administration Times for ITBSandTerraNova
ITBS / TerraNovaGrade / Reading / Language / Math / Total / Reading / Language / Math / Total
K / 40 Min
34 Items / 25 Min
31 Items / 25 Min
35 Items / 90 Min
100 Items / 55 Min
40 items / Combined
Reading / 40 Min
30 items / 95 Min
70 items
1 / 35 Min
28 Items / 25 Min
34 Items / 35 Min
29 Items / 95 Min
91 Items / 60 Min
45 Items / Combined
Reading / 65 Min
47 Items / 125 Min
92 Items
2 / 35 Min
30 Items / 25 Min
42 Items / 35 Min
32 Items / 95 Min
104 Items / 75 Min
60 Items / Combined
Reading / 60 Min
47 Items / 135 Min
107 Items
Administration Times for Logramosand SUPERA
Logramos / SUPERAGrade / Reading / Language / Math / Total / Reading / Language / Math / Total
K / 40 Min
34 Items / 25 Min
31 Items / 25 Min
35 Items / 90 Min
100 Items / 46 Min
34 Items / Combined
Reading / 42 Min
30 Items / 88 Min
64 Items
1 / 45 Min
35 Items / 25 Min
34 Items / 50 Min
41 Items / 120 Min
110 Items / 1:10Hrs
45 Items / Combined
Reading / 40 Min
26 Items / 110 Min
71 Items
2 / 45 Min
38 Items / 25 Min
42 Items / 50 Min
46 Items / 120 Min
126 Items / 1:08Hrs
48 Items / Combined
Reading / 35 Min
26 Items / 103 Min
74 Items
Special Note:
Number of Items and administration times for the ITBSare based on the complete battery at K and the survey at grades 1 &2.
Number of Items and administration times for the Logramos are based on the complete battery at grades K-2.
Practice Tests
The practice tests are designed to introduce students to the mechanics of taking the test and to give the students an idea of the kind of questions they will be asked. The practice tests should take about 40 minutes to administer and should be given a day or two in advance of the actual test. Click the image below to see a sample of the type of items found on the TerraNova/SUPERA or use this link:
Schools can order practice materials from the Assessment Service Center (972-925-4430) or directly from DRC|CTB McGraw Hill. Dallas ISD has a limited quantity on hand. The DRC|CTB McGraw Hill order form can be found on the State and National Assessments webpage.
Image copyright of DRC|CTB McGraw Hill
FAQs
Q.Will the TerraNova/SUPERAbe used in the calculation of TEIs this school year since it is new this year?
A.Yes, it is a norm-reference test just like the ITBS/Logramos assessing the same content areas; therefore, it will still count towards TEI.
Q.Is the format of the TerraNova/SUPERAthe same as the ITBS/Logramos?
A.Yes, very similar in format.
Q.What are the similarities and differences between the ITBS/Logramos and the TerraNova/SUPERA?
A.They are both Norm Reference Tests assessing the same content areas:Reading/Language Arts, and Mathematics. The TerraNova/SUPERA maybe less confusing than the ITBS/Logramos. Similarities and differences are identified below:
Similarities
- Students are required to bubble their answers in the test booklets on the TerraNova/SUPERAjust as they did on ITBS/Logramos.
- The TerraNova/SUPERA teacher manuals allow teachers to guide the students through the tests, as did the ITBS/Logramos.
- The reading passages are read independently by students on the TerraNova/SUPERA as they did on the ITBS/Logramos.
- Accommodations outlined in a student’s IEP are allowable on the TerraNova/SUPERA as they were on the ITBS/Logramos. An oral administration was allowed on Math sections of the ITBS/Logramos as it is allowed on the TerraNova/SUPERA.No oral administrations are allowed on the Reading/LanguageArts components of any norm-referenced tests.
- Extended-time (i.e., time and a half) may be granted as needed per Sped/504 IEP.
- Group administration requirements for the TerraNova/SUPERA are the same as that for ITBS/Logramos. A minimum of 10 students is required for regulared students; while ARD/504 students may be accommodated in smaller groups per IEP.
Differences
- There are no subtests within each content area, however, each content area is separated into two parts.
- The Reading/Language Arts are combined on the TerraNova/SUPERA.
Reports
DRC|CTB provides a variety of reports to present a complete picture of a student’s academic progress. The report formats include graphic presentations and descriptive/interpretive information about a student’s academic progress. These reports are available in both Spanish and English. The home report, in particular, is a useful tool for parent/teacher conferences and will help parents to become more involved in the learning process. It describes the content measured by each test and identifies the student's level of content understanding. DRC|CTB also provides an Assessment Glossary on their website to help parents, students, and teachers understand common terms used in testing.
For additional information, please contact us:
State and National Assessments
972-925-6410