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Read the passage: "Long ago, people told stories around fires to explain why the stars shine and how the seasons came to be." These kinds of stories are called what?
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Key Facts: TerraNova Exam
Grades K-12
Audience
Data Recognition Corporation
5 core subjects
Complete Battery: Reading, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies
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Level-specific
Test structure
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Nationally normed
Score type: percentiles, grade-equivalent, NCE
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No universal pass/fail
Scoring use
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CAT-6 = TerraNova 2
TerraNova 2 is branded the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition
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Plus subtests
Vocabulary, Spelling, Language Mechanics, Word Analysis, Math Computation
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90 min to 5+ hours
Testing time by battery, often spread over several days
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Mostly multiple-choice
Item format, with some constructed-response items
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TerraNova is a level-specific, nationally-normed achievement battery, not one fixed exam with a single question count or passing score. Practice should reinforce broad grade-level skills across reading, language, math, data, science, and social studies rather than try to reproduce secure test forms.
Sample TerraNova Practice Questions
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1Read the passage: "Maria packed her umbrella before leaving for school. The sky was full of dark, heavy clouds, and the wind had begun to gust." Why most likely did Maria pack her umbrella?
2Read the passage: "Bees are vital to farming. As a bee moves from flower to flower collecting nectar, it carries pollen with it. This pollen helps plants make seeds and fruit." What is the main idea of this passage?
3In the sentence "The hikers were exhausted after climbing the steep trail all day," what does the word "exhausted" mean?
4Which word means the OPPOSITE of "ancient"?
5Read the passage: "Ben wanted to surprise his mother. He quietly set the table, poured the juice, and placed a flower beside her plate before she woke up." What kind of person is Ben?
6Read the passage: "First, plant the seed in soil. Next, water it every day. Then, place the pot in sunlight. Finally, watch a small green sprout appear." According to the passage, what is the LAST step?
7Which word best completes the analogy? Hot is to cold as up is to ___.
8Read the passage: "The old wooden bridge creaked under every step. Its boards were cracked, and the ropes that held it swayed in the wind." What mood does this passage create?
9In the word "unhappy," what does the prefix "un-" mean?
10Read the passage: "Sea turtles travel thousands of miles across the ocean. Amazingly, many return to the very beach where they were born to lay their own eggs." What does the author probably want the reader to feel about sea turtles?
About the TerraNova Exam
TerraNova (Third Edition / CAT-6) is a nationally-normed K-12 achievement testing program now published by Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). Depending on level and battery, it measures reading, vocabulary, language, mathematics, science, social studies, spelling, and related academic skills against national norms.
Assessment
Nationally-normed K-12 achievement battery with level-specific subtests in Reading, Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, plus Plus subtests such as Vocabulary, Spelling, Language Mechanics, Word Analysis, and Math Computation; exact subjects, timing, and item counts vary by grade and battery.
Time Limit
Varies by battery; roughly 90 minutes (Survey) to 5+ hours (Complete Battery Plus), often spread across several testing days
Passing Score
No universal pass/fail score; schools use national percentiles, grade-equivalent, and normal-curve-equivalent scores for achievement reporting and placement
Exam Fee
School-administered; access and cost vary by school, district, or homeschool testing provider (Data Recognition Corporation (DRC); administered by schools, districts, and approved homeschool testing providers)
TerraNova Exam Content Outline
Reading and Vocabulary
Main idea, supporting details, inference, author's purpose, literary and informational text, word analysis, and vocabulary in context.
Language Arts
Grammar and usage, sentence structure, capitalization, punctuation, language mechanics, editing, and spelling.
Mathematics
Whole-number operations, fractions and decimals, measurement, geometry, data and graphs, patterns, and word problems.
Science and Social Studies
Life, earth, and physical science, the scientific method, geography, U.S. history, economics, civics, and map and chart reading.
How to Pass the TerraNova Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No universal pass/fail score; schools use national percentiles, grade-equivalent, and normal-curve-equivalent scores for achievement reporting and placement
- Assessment: Nationally-normed K-12 achievement battery with level-specific subtests in Reading, Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, plus Plus subtests such as Vocabulary, Spelling, Language Mechanics, Word Analysis, and Math Computation; exact subjects, timing, and item counts vary by grade and battery.
- Time limit: Varies by battery; roughly 90 minutes (Survey) to 5+ hours (Complete Battery Plus), often spread across several testing days
- Exam fee: School-administered; access and cost vary by school, district, or homeschool testing provider
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TerraNova the same as the CAT-6 or California Achievement Test?
TerraNova builds on the California Achievement Test family; TerraNova 2 is also branded CAT-6, and TerraNova 3 is the third edition. Names and levels vary by edition and battery.
Who publishes TerraNova now?
Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) acquired key assets of the former CTB/McGraw-Hill assessment business, including TerraNova, and now publishes the program, including TerraNova NEXT.
How many questions are on the TerraNova test?
Question counts vary by grade level and battery. The Complete Battery covers Reading, Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with Plus versions adding diagnostic subtests.
Is TerraNova pass or fail?
No. Scores are reported as national percentiles, grade-equivalent, and normal-curve-equivalent scores used for achievement reporting, comparisons to norms, and placement decisions.
What grades take the TerraNova test?
TerraNova is available for Grades K-12 with level-specific batteries. This practice set spans roughly grade 3-8 difficulty across the core subjects.
Can I practice official TerraNova questions?
Secure operational items are not public. Effective practice uses original questions that build the same grade-level academic skills rather than copied test content.