NCA Terra Nova Test Scores
Northside Catholic Academy students consistently exceed the national average in Terra Nova test scores in every subject.  We are among the few area schools that test every Grade 3 - 8 student each year.

Our student base reflects our neighborhood:  we welcome students of all backgrounds and we do not require an entrance exam for admission.

We are very proud of how well our students perform!
 
2008 Terra Nova Test Scores*
Grade
Tested

Reading

Language

Math

Science
Social Studies
Grade 3
78
83
80
80
63
Grade 4
73
78
62
76
76
Grade 5
91
93
88
85
98
Grade 6
71
81
81
68
78
Grade 7
76
83
66
70
76

* The Terra Nova Testing is completely different than the ISAT which is used by Chicago Public Schools and cannot be compared. Also, the Terra Nova is nationally normed whereas the ISAT is normed by Illinois scores.

*The numbers above represent the percent of students from Northside Catholic Academy that scored above the national norm in 2008.


Why We Use Terra Nova Testing
What makes the Terra Novas different from other standardized tests is that multiple assessments are part of the process.  This means that the tests are not strictly multiple-choice.  In every section--reading, math, language, science and social studies--students are given the opportunity to generate their own, written answers to open-ended questions.  In these written answers, students are able to demonstrate their creative problem solving skills, as well as their proficiency at expressing their thoughts in writing.  Results from the Terra Novas give us a snapshot of each child’s progress, and a general idea of the overall effectiveness of the curriculum.  These results help us identify areas of the curriculum that are strong, as well as areas that may need further development.
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