tonersl Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I have always used the CAT5 standardized test for my kids but now see that the Terra Nova is available with more recent norms. I am wondering if anyone has used it, administered it and what are your thoughts, both good and bad? I have 3 kids to test this year and don't want to waste money if this is not a good test in comparison to the CAT5. I have not been dissatisfied with CAT5 but have noticed that it is out of date in several areas (ie in "Study Skills" they ask the child to look at a card from a card catalog and tell what the different sections of the card are for-my kids have never even laid eyes on a card catalog card! Do these even exist in libraries any more?) We live where an annual standardized test is a requirement and I want to do a complete battery not a survey test (not even sure if surveys are accepted by my state). Any information anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonersl Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Anyone?:lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omma Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I would also love to hear more about this test. My dc are in 6th and 4th and will take their first ever standardized test next month at a local Christian school.... and this school has just switched to the TerraNova this year. I am also wondering how it compares (the school used to use the Stanford test, but switched due to the new norms as well). :lurk5: Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We used it last year. We had used the Cat5 before that, as well. I didn't really notice any differences, except the updates you mentioned and the fact that it was more recently normed. The test was the same format and given in the same manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'm planning to use it this year and we'd always used the CAT survey from Seton. The Terra-Nova is a bit more but like you I wanted something that was updated. I haven't seen a card catalog in forever, sometimes I really miss them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonersl Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thank you for your responses. I am feeling more at ease now about ordering and having my children take this test. Wishing everyone happy and successful testing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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