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M O R ET H A NE V E RT H E L E A D I N G A C H I E V E M E N T T E S T S E R I E SI N C A N A D A I S N O W T E N T I M E S B E T T E RMore closely matched to your curriculum.More comprehensive coverage of your curriculum—integrated ConstructedResponse assessments in Writing, Response to Text, Math Processes, separateassessments in high school Pre-Algebra and Algebra, as well as InformationalReading and Literary Reading.More precise measurement with the use of Item Response Theory (IRT) technology.More Levels—from Kindergarten (Level 10) through postsecondary (Levels 20-22).More up-to-date norms and standards.More choice of reports that can be used to improve learning.More cohesiveness between Multiple-Choice and Constructed Response materials.More relevant Norm Group comparison—2007 National norms,2007 Provincial or Regional norms and always-fresh local norms.More continuity with CAT • 4/CAT • 3 equating.More attractive and engaging appearance.2

CAT•4 Review Kits are“made to order.” Contact aCTC consultant regardingyour interests or needs.The cost of materials going into a Review Kit will be discounted by 40%. *MACHINE SCANNABLEGrades 0.5 to 4.5At the primary grades, studentsrecord their answers directly intothe test books, which aremachine scannable.Test books for levels 14 through20-22 are reusable. †KindergartenPostsecondaryREUSABLEGrades 4.5 to 7.5Levels 10 and 20-22 are available forthe first time in a CAT series.REUSABLEGrades 7.5 to postsecondaryLevel 10 (Grade 0.5 to 1.5) 1-55124-410-1Level 11 (Grade 1.5 to 2.5) 1-55124-411-XLevel 12 (Grade 2.5 to 3.5) 1-55124-412-8Level 13 (Grade 3.5 to 4.5) 1-55124-413-6Level 14 (Grade 4.5 to 5.5) 1-55124-414-4Level 15 (Grade 5.5 to 6.5) 1-55124-415-2Level 16 (Grade 6.5 to 7.5) 1-55124-416-0Level 17 (Grade 7.5 to 8.5) 1-55124-417-9Level 18 (Grade 8.5 to 9.5) 1-55124-418-7Level 19 (Grade 9.5 to 10.5) 1-55124-419-5Levels 20-22 (Grade 10.5 to 1-55124-420-9postsecondary)CTC reserves the right to limit the number of Review Kits ordered by a customer.*† Before 2016, CAT • 4 is available only to registered, bona fide schools.3

ANSWER SHEETSMachine-Scannable Answer SheetsTo be used with reusable test books (Lv. 14 through Lv. 20-22)The purple machine-scannable answer sheet is designed forLevels 14 through 19. The teal green machine-scannableanswer sheet is designed for Levels 20-22. There are 50sheets to a package.Levels 14-19Levels 20-22Lv. 14-19 Answer Sheet4-AS144-AS20U-Score Answer SheetsU-Score answer sheets, 30 in a package, are designedfor hand scoring. Answer keys are built in.Level 14 4-UAS14 Level 18 4-UAS18Level 15 4-UAS15 Level 19 4-UAS19Level 16 4-UAS16 Levels 20-22 4-UAS20Level 17 4-UAS17Lv. 20-22 Answer SheetU-Score Answer SheetsLOCATOR TESTThe CAT • 4 Locator Test is a 25-minute test in Vocabularyand Mathematics. A student’s scores on the Locator Testare used to decide which CAT • 4 test level should beadministered to the student.Locator TestLocator Test (packages of 10 with test direction) 4-LTLocator Test Directions 1-55124-436-5Answer Sheet (packages of 30)4-LTASPRACTICE TESTSPractice Tests give students the opportunity to gainexperience with a multiple-choice test. They arerecommended for primary and elementary studentsand for others who have not had much experience writingmultiple-choice tests. Tests are in packages of 30.Level 10 4-PT10 Level 13 4-PT13Level 11 4-PT11 Level 14-16 4-PT14Level 12 4-PT12 Level 17+ 4-PT17Locator Test Answer SheetPractice TestsAnswer Sheets, Scoring CD & Practice Tests5

Teacher Resource Kit & Support MaterialsSTUDENT DIAGNOSTIC PROFILESWhen hand scoring, these profile sheets allow teachersto analyze student responses by the learning objectivesmeasured by CAT • 4. Student Diagnostic Profiles aresold in packages of 30.Level 10 4-SDPS10 Level 16 4-SDPS16Level 11 4-SDPS11 Level 17 4-SDPS17Level 12 4-SDPS12 Level 18 4-SDPS18Level 13 4-SDPS13 Level 19 4-SDPS19Level 14 4-SDPS14 Levels 20-22 4-SDPS20Level 15 4-SDPS15Student Diagnostic ProfilesTEACHER RESOURCE MANUALThis Teacher Resource Manual offers hundreds ofinstructional activities that have been carefully matchedto CAT • 4 objectives. While these activities are not intendedto represent a total instructional program, they providegood examples of techniques and exercises that may beused to facilitate learning. The activities were developedby Canadian teachers who referred to current curriculumguides, textbooks and books of instructional activities aswell as their own classroom experience. An index permitseasy access to specific language arts and mathematicsactivities. Some activities are further supported byphotocopy masters available at the back of the manual.Teacher Resource Manual 155124-401-2PARENTS’ GUIDETeacher Resource ManualThis guide answers the key questions many parentshave about standardized tests and discusses theimplications of test results in a straightforward manner.Parents’ GuideParents’ Guide to CAT Results 155124-402-06

NORMS BOOKThe Norms Book provides the directions and tablesrequired for converting Number-Correct Scores to ScaleScores, National Percentile Ranks, National Stanines andGrade Equivalents. The Norms Book applies to all testlevels and to all three testing seasons.IN-SERVICE FOLDER AND CD-ROMThis folder contains photocopy masters of a collection ofarticles and hand-outs for your teacher in-service workshops:• Standardized Testing Issues (5 articles)• Fairness (11 articles)• Score Interpretation (9 articles)• Research and Technical Issues (4 articles)It is available in print as well as electronically on CD.CAT • 4 Norms Book 155124-400-4TECHNICAL MANUALThis manual contains the bulk of the technical informationavailable concerning test development, norming, reliabilityand validity. Most technical information can be accessedonline, www.canadiantestcentre.comTechnical ManualTechnical Manual 15512-403-9CAT • 4 Norms BookIn-Service FolderPrinted Edition 155124-170-6Electronic Edition155124-170-6CDIn-Service CD-ROMAdditional Support Materials7

CTC Scoring Service & ReportsCTC SCORING SERVICEBeginning September 2008, the scoring services for CAT,Insight and CTCS will be provided by CTC’s Data Centrein Markham, Ontario. Please send your scoring orders to:CTC Data Centre80 Citizen Court, Suite 10,Markham, ON L6G 1A7Tel: 905-513-6636 (Toronto area)or toll-free 1-800-668-1006Fax: 905-513-6639Forms Needed with Your OrderInclude the following ancillary materials with your orderif you intend to utilize CTC’s scoring service:• Scoring Services Handbook—provides a full descriptionon how to prepare your scoring order• Scoring Services Order Form (SSOF)—1 per order• School/Group List—1 per school or institution• Group Information Sheet (GIS)—1 per group*• Reusable plastic Scoring Bag—1 per group** A group is made up of all examinees in the same grade, class or programwriting the same level of the test.Minimum Charge and Turn Around TimeThe minimum order for scoring services is $50 plustaxes and shipping. You are asked to ship materialsprepaid to the CTC Data Centre. Your reports will bereturned prepaid with taxes and shipping costs added toyour invoice.Orders not exceeding 1000 examinees are generallyreturned within ten business days upon receipt of yourorder. For orders exceeding 1000 examinees, pleasecontact CTC regarding turn-around times.CAT • 4 ReportsCTC offers a wide array of reporting services.Individual, group and summary reports are available tomeet the needs of your classrooms, schools and district.The sample reports shown in the pages to followillustrate the most popular reports.CAT • 4 reports are bundled for increased affordabilityand flexibility. Please consult the Scoring Service PriceList for bundling options.Our Test Consultants are always ready to assist you inmaking important decisions about your reporting needs.Expanded Services Now AvailableCTC’s Data Centre now offers expanded services thatinclude the following:• Longitudinal data analysis—monitoring achievementgrowth over time at the classroom, school and/ordistrict levels• Survey data analysis—correlating survey data withachievement data at the classroom, school and/ordistrict levels• Marking constructed-response assessments, suchas CAT • 4 Writing, Response to Text, Dictation andMath Processes, so that your reports will contain bothconstructed-response and multiple-choice outcomes• Customized reporting—packaging your assessmentdata to your specifications.Please contact our Test Consultants for details.Avoiding Unnecessary Costs and DelaysIn order that you avoid unnecessary costs and receivethe scoring reports in a timely manner, please ensurethat your scoring documents arrive at CTC Data Centrein good condition. Additional costs will be incurred when:• Group Information Sheets (GIS) are not filled out properly;• Original answer documents are not used (photocopieddocuments are not recognized by our scanners);• Student responses are marked by pens, not pencils;• Student responses are not filled in properly;• Constructed-response tasks (e.g. Dictation) have notbeen marked;• The Scoring Services Order Form (SSOF) isincomplete or missing.Please consult the Scoring Services Handbook beforeshipping your order.8

ReadingVocabularyWritingConventionsSpellingMathematics ComputataionEstimationTotalReadingTotal WritingConventionsTotalMathematicsTotalBatteryNotesClass Record SheetJOSH,TANGNPNSRPRSLPLSGENCSS3843642035.0235042642541434.9-214742742441134.9-174603242743045.024499213234214.9-244782641932544.9-114813142941634.9-4972642341634.9-468213203924.9-4792642441134.9-484Teacher:MS MURIELSTACYGrade: 6.1Level: 15Test Date: 2008/10/10School:SPRINGFIELDSCHOOLDistrict:SPRING VALLEYSDJob #: 7802 - 6035For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.For descriptions ofinstructional activities thatcan help improve studentcompetency levels, see theTeacher Resource Manualfor CAT •4.TANYA,VANDORFCLASSSUMMARYNPNSRPRSLPLSGENCSSMNPMNSMRPMRSMLPMLSMGEMNCMSSNGR5054853646.1265166466265056.9+2953022228178075756.9+315417977975056.9+3053922228077765256.9+275346966465056.9+2451522228878678476.9+295705655155056.9+2652522226566564856.9+395236666665056.9+3952422224353843445.7155015855355056.71851622225655454356.75226766565056.9+53322228478176666.9+5416866465056.9+51722225855653246.65166366165056.9+52122226566364856.9+5236766565056.9+5252222simulated dataNP National Percentile NS National Stanine RP Western Canada Percentile RS Western Canada Stanine LP Local PercentileLS Local Stanine GE Grade Equivalent NC Number Correct SS Scale Score MNP Mean National PercentileN Number of students attempted the subtest GR Number of students used in deriving local percentile or staninewho n/a not attempted inv invalidated p/m pattern markingNorm-Referenced ScoresStudent Test RecordStudent:MATTHEWLOGANTeacher:MS MURIELSTACYGrade: 6.1Level: 15Test Date: 2008/10/10School:SPRINGFIELDSCHOOLDistrict:SPRING VALLEYSDJob#: 7802 - 6036For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.For descriptions ofinstructional activities thatcan help improve studentcompetency levels, see theTeacher Resource Manualfor CAT •4.simulated dataNumberCorrectGradeEquivalentLocalStanineLocalPercentileRegionalStanineRegionalPercentileNationalStanineNationalPercentile24 5.3 4 27 4 40 5 42 Reading21 4.9- 3 14 4 25 4 26 Vocabulary30 6.9+ 7 84 7 88 8 90 Writing Conventions26 6.4 5 43 5 43 5 49 Spelling45 6.9+ 7 84 7 84 7 82 Mathematics19 6.9+ 5 55 5 57 6 62 Computation & Estimation4.9- 4 25 4 32 4 34 Total Reading6.9+ 6 75 7 86 7 88 Total Writing Conventions6.9+ 6 70 6 76 7 78 Total Mathematics6.9+ 5 55 6 65 6 67 Total BatteryReading01 Literary Text03 Informational Text04 Media TextReading05 Conventions06 Stated/Visual Information07 Analysis of Text/Graphics08 Central ThoughtVocabulary25 General26 SpecializedL C PCriterion-Referenced ScoresWritingWriting Conventions30 Capitalization and Punctuation31 Sentence Structure32 Paragraph StructureSpelling35 SpellingL C PNational Percentile Range1 10 23 50 77 90 99Below Average Average Above Average7 8 91 2 3 4 5 6National Stanine RangeMathematicsMathematics52 Number Sense54 Measurement55 Geometry and Spatial Sense56 Patterns and Algebra57 Data ManagementComputation and Estimation72 Whole Number Operations76 Decimal Operations78 Estimation and Number OperationsL C PLow - doesn't meet end-of-grade expectationsCompetent - meets end-of-grade expectationsProficient - exceeds end-of-grade expectations9

Norm-Referenced ScoresSPRINGFIELD SCHOOLGrade 6, FallPercent of Students at Stanine 4 and AboveSchool Administrator'sSummaryGrade: 6.1Level: 15Test Date: 2008/10/10School: SPRINGFIELDSCHOOLDistrict:SPRING VALLEYSD#29Job#: 7054 - 5548% of Students10090807060504088 89 8981 80 80738 381907185Canadian Norm3020For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.100simulated dataReading Vocabulary WritingConventionsSpelling Mathematics Computation& Estimation% of Students at Stanine 4 & Above 81 80 80 73 81 71% of District at Stanine 4 & Above 88 89 89 83 90 85Mean National Percentile Rank 53 51 46 45 51 37Number of Items 48 40 40 30 60 36Group Size 113 113 113 113 113 113Norm-Referenced ScoresSPRINGFIELD SCHOOLGrade 6, FallSchool Administrator'sSummaryStaninePercent of Students at Each StanineCanada %School %Grade: 6.1Level: 15Test Date: 2008/10/10School: SPRINGFIELDSCHOOLDistrict:SPRING VALLEYSD#29Job#: 7054 - 5548Above AverageAverage9876544712172017Reading377202716Vocabulary1318142619WritingConventions0212221727Spelling0512231221Mathematics2415142918Computation& Estimation22471937312161315161525Below Average2746444414011600For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.simulated data11

Canadan=2731Westernn=814District 1n=2279School 2n=214Femalesn=112SchoolMales 3n=102SchoolItem Analysis ReportGrade: 8.1Level: 17Test Date: 2008/10/10School:SPRINGFIELDSCHOOLDistrict:SPRING VALLEYSDJob #: 7901 - 6145For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.simulated dataMathematics (mean correct) 30.1 29.6 32.1 (+) 30.8 31.4 30.2Number Sense (mean correct) 6.1 6 6.4 (+) 6.3 6.4 6.2Item 01 49 48 68 (+) 66 65 67Item 02 49 48 82 (+) 85 89 80The percent of studentsanswering the item correctlyItem 13 81 80 84 (+) 81 83 78is shown for each item.Item 15 75 75 74 71 71 71Item 32 56 55 52 49 46 52Item 34 51 50 48 53 54 52Item 36 62 61 44 (–) 45 46 44Item 43 46 45 48 43 49 37Item 44 46 45 46 38 (–) 37 39Item 46 42 41 47 (+) 46 42 51Item 50 39 38 32 (–) 36 38 32Item 54 20 19 15 (–) 14 15 12Measurement (mean correct) 5.5 5.4 4.9 (–) 4.9 5.1 4.8Item 18 70 69 68 71 71 71Item 19 27 26 20 (–) 24 19 29Item 27 59 58 60 62 60 65Item 29 56 55 54 49 53 45Item 30 56 55 52 56 63 48 (–)Item 33 50 49 39 (–) 40 46 34Item 35 48 47 44 45 46 43Item 40 49 48 33 (–) 29 38 21 (–)Item 51 27 27 22 (–) 22 19 25Item 57 75 74 73 71 72 70Item 58 16 15 14 13 11 15Item 59 20 19 13 (–) 12 14 10Geometry and Spatial Sense (mean correct) 6.6 6.5 7 (+) 6.5 (–) 6.6 6.4Item 11 84 83 90 (+) 88 87 89Item 12 76 75 80 (+) 80 79 82Item 16 68 67 76 (+) 63 (–) 55 72 (+)Item 20 67 67 71 (+) 67 70 65Item 24 63 62 68 (+) 59 (–) 55 64Item 31 62 61 62 53 (–) 55 50Item 38 53 52 57 (+) 51 52 51Item 41 44 43 49 (+) 44 47 41Item 42 46 45 58 (+) 54 59 49Item 45 35 34 35 35 41 27 (–)Item 52 41 40 38 36 38 35Item 56 17 17 17 18 18 18Canadan=2731Western 1n=814District 2n=2279School 3n=214Femalesn=112SchoolMales 4n=102SchoolItem Analysis ReportGrade: 8.1Level: 17Test Date: 2008/10/10School:SPRINGFIELDSCHOOLDistrict:SPRING VALLEYSDJob #: 7901 - 6145For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.simulated dataMathematics 30.1 29.6 32.1 (+) 30.8 31.4 30.2Patterns and Algebra (mean correct) 6.7 6.6 7.4 (+) 7 7.2 6.7Item 03 49 48 74 (+) 68 68 68Item 04 49 48 25 (–) 20 15 25Item 05 49 48 60 (+) 61 63 59Item 06 49 48 85 (+) 79 (–) 79 79Item 07 49 48 65 (+) 61 67 55Item 08 49 48 49 50 49 50Item 17 80 79 82 78 79 76Item 22 62 61 57 (–) 51 57 45Item 23 60 59 52 (–) 52 58 45Item 25 63 62 72 (+) 70 69 72Item 28 61 60 65 (+) 62 66 58Item 39 51 50 50 46 50 42Data Management (mean correct) 5.1 5 6.4 (+) 6.1 6.1 6.1Item 09 49 48 70 (+) 72 71 73Item 10 49 48 45 41 38 43Item 14 69 69 88 (+) 87 86 88Item 21 70 69 78 (+) 68 (–) 70 66Item 26 60 60 84 (+) 78 80 75Item 37 47 46 72 (+) 74 79 69Item 47 34 33 41 (+) 38 38 37Item 48 25 24 42 (+) 37 44 30 (–)Item 49 37 36 41 (+) 43 36 52 (+)Item 53 31 30 33 24 (–) 24 25Item 55 28 28 36 (+) 36 35 36Item 60 11 11 12 14 13 171 District performance was, where indicated, significantly higher (+) or lower (-) than Western performance.2 School performance was, where indicated, significantly higher (+) or lower (-) than performance for the rest of the district.3 Male performance in the district was, where indicated, significantly higher (+) or lower (-) than female performance.12

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MNorm-Referenced ScoresSPRINGFIELD SCHOOLGrade 6, FallPercent of Students at Stanine 4 and AboveDistrict Administrator'sSummaryGrade: 6.1Level: 15Test Date: 2008/10/10SPRINGFIELDDistrict:SCHOOLSPRING VALLEYSDJob#: 7054 - 5549% of Students10090807060504088 MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 89 89 MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MM83 MMMMMMMM9085 MMMMMMMMCanadian Norm3020For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.100simulated dataReading Vocabulary WritingConventionsSpelling Mathematics Computation& Estimation% of Students at Stanine 4 & Above 88 89 89 83 90 85Mean National Percentile Rank 67 70 62 56 65 59Number of Items 48 40 40 30 60 36Group Size 515 514 514 514 513 51313

Canadan=2731Westernn=814District 1n=2279Early FIn=231Special Group 2Late FIn=509ESLn=18IPPn=25Femalesn=1167DistrictMales 3n=1112DistrictItem Analysis ReportGrade: 8.1Level: 17Test Date: 2008/10/10District:SPRING VALLEYSDJob #: 7901 - 6146For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.simulated dataMathematics (mean correct) 30.1 29.6 32 (+) 35.6 (+) 34 (+) 25.3 21.3 (–) 31.4 32.7 (+)Number Sense (mean correct) 6.1 6 6.4 (+) 7.3 (+) 6.9 (+) 4.6 (–) 4 (–) 6.2 6.6 (+)Item 01 49 48 68 (+) 77 (+) 74 (+) 61 52 66 69Item 02 49 48 82 (+) 90 (+) 89 (+) 61 48 83 81The percent of studentsanswering the item correctlyItem 13 81 80 84 (+) 91 (+) 90 (+) 72 68 83 85is shown for each item.Item 15 75 75 74 84 (+) 77 56 44 (–) 72 75 (+)Item 32 56 55 52 55 58 22 (–) 48 47 57 (+)Item 34 51 50 49 54 50 44 32 48 50Item 36 62 61 44 (–) 58 46 (–) 28 (–) 20 (–) 43 45Item 43 46 45 47 52 52 (+) 44 20 (–) 46 49Item 44 46 45 45 52 50 (+) 11 (–) 20 (–) 42 49 (+)Item 46 42 41 47 (+) 57 (+) 55 (+) 11 (–) 24 41 53 (+)Item 50 39 38 32 (–) 39 38 33 16 (–) 30 34 (+)Item 54 20 19 15 (–) 18 15 11 12 15 15Measurement (mean correct) 5.5 5.4 4.9 (–) 5.7 5.2 (–) 4.2 (–) 3.1 (–) 4.9 5Item 18 70 69 68 79 (+) 71 72 32 (–) 68 69Item 19 27 26 20 (–) 21 21 (–) 28 40 17 24 (+)Item 27 59 58 60 68 (+) 63 50 40 57 63 (+)Item 29 56 55 54 66 (+) 57 50 28 (–) 53 55Item 30 56 55 53 65 (+) 58 39 32 (–) 53 52Item 33 50 49 39 (–) 54 39 (–) 28 (–) 20 (–) 40 39Item 35 48 47 44 55 (+) 47 28 16 (–) 43 45Item 40 49 48 33 (–) 39 (–) 31 (–) 33 12 (–) 36 29 (–)Item 51 27 27 22 (–) 23 26 22 20 22 23Item 57 75 74 73 71 81 (+) 56 56 74 72Item 58 16 15 14 15 13 11 4 (–) 12 16 (+)Item 59 20 19 13 (–) 19 13 (–) 0 (–) 8 (–) 12 13Geometry and Spatial Sense (mean correct) 6.6 6.5 7 (+) 7.3 (+) 7.7 (+) 4.7 (–) 5.5 (–) 6.8 7.2 (+)Item 11 84 83 90 (+) 94 (+) 93 (+) 78 92 90 90Item 12 76 75 80 (+) 84 (+) 86 (+) 11 (–) 32 (–) 79 81Item 16 68 67 75 (+) 78 (+) 80 (+) 67 48 72 77 (+)Item 20 67 67 71 (+) 65 73 (+) 56 72 71 71Item 24 63 62 68 (+) 68 76 (+) 39 (–) 68 63 72 (+)Item 31 62 61 62 68 (+) 66 (+) 33 (–) 68 61 63Item 38 53 52 57 (+) 67 (+) 62 (+) 39 52 56 57Item 41 44 43 48 (+) 55 (+) 52 (+) 44 20 (–) 47 50Item 42 46 45 57 (+) 56 (+) 67 (+) 33 36 56 59Item 45 35 34 35 33 41 (+) 22 20 33 38 (+)Item 52 41 40 38 45 48 (+) 33 24 37 39Item 56 17 17 17 16 19 11 20 14 21 (+)1 District performance was, where indicated, significantly higher (+) or lower (-) than Western performance.2 School performance was, where indicated, significantly higher (+) or lower (-) than performance for the rest of the district.3 Male performance in the district was, where indicated, significantly higher (+) or lower (-) than female performance.2011Fall15.2 72 5 47 6.92010Fall14.6 69 5 43 6.7DistrictTrend Analysis Report2009Fall2008Fall10.1 52 2 10 5.79.3 50 2 5 5.2Grade: 8.1Level: 17Test Date: 2008/10/10District:SPRING VALLEYSDJob #: 7901 - 6146For an explanation of thisreport, see "InterpretingCAT •4 Reports" in theCAT •4 In-service Folder.simulated data14

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RESPONSE TO TEXT TASKSConstructed Response Tasks & Scoring RubricLevel 11 TasksKnowing about NosesAnimals that BuildPeanuts CartoonSecret HandshakeAfter a BathThe Dream CatcherLevel 12 TasksGiant Pandas: Gifts from ChinaBirdy Bath Time!Make Your Own InuksukChick and Dee CartoonBugLionel at SchoolLevel 13 TasksFooling AroundPortable Tipi HomesChick and Dee CartoonFunny FacesI Want My BreakfastSecond-Grade StarLevel 14 TasksAnimals at RiskStrong Family TiesFoxtrot CartoonGet CraftyOur Custodian’s a PoetThe Case of the Marmalade CatPRODUCT CODE4-CRR11-14-CRR11-24-CRR11-34-CRR11-44-CRR11-54-CRR11-6PRODUCT CODE4-CRR12-14-CRR12-24-CRR12-34-CRR12-44-CRR12-54-CRR12-6PRODUCT CODE4-CRR13-14-CRR13-24-CRR13-34-CRR13-44-CRR13-54-CRR13-6PRODUCT CODE4-CRR14-14-CRR14-24-CRR14-34-CRR14-44-CRR14-54-CRR14-6RESPONSE TO TEXT RUBRIC (sample)Low Competent ProficientIdeas(conclusions, judgements)Level 15 TasksDonovan BaileyInunnguaq: Like a PersonCalvin and Hobbes CartoonSpecial ReportFour WishesCable TroubleLevel 16 TasksWhat is a Tsunami?The League of the IroquoisCalvin and Hobbes CartoonAre You Human?ApologyCaptain NajorkLevel 17 TasksFears and PhobiasLove of the DanceFor Better or For WorseHow to Wash your HandsCinderella’s MourningA Dog from NowhereLevel 18 TasksUsing GearsCarving a Name for HimselfThe Invention of PoetryAdvertisementSensesOld Maid Grump• draws conclusions about the relationships indicated in the text• makes judgements about the relationships indicated in the text• conclusions drawn about the relationships indicated in the text are clearand perceptive• judgements made about the relationships indicated in the text areclear and perceptive• conclusions drawn about the relationships indicated in the text arereasonable• judgements made about the relationships indicated in the text arereasonable• conclusions drawn about the relationships indicated in the text are vague,confusing, or unreasonable• judgements made about the relationships indicated in the text arevague, confusing, or unreasonablePRODUCT CODE4-CRR15-14-CRR15-24-CRR15-34-CRR15-44-CRR15-54-CRR15-6PRODUCT CODE4-CRR16-14-CRR16-24-CRR16-34-CRR16-44-CRR16-54-CRR16-6PRODUCT CODE4-CRR17-14-CRR17-24-CRR17-34-CRR17-44-CRR17-54-CRR17-6PRODUCT CODE4-CRR18-14-CRR18-24-CRR18-34-CRR18-44-CRR18-54-CRR18-6Level 19 TasksUndersea ScienceThe Sky’s the LimitLast ChanceAdvertisementHigh FlightI Go AlongLevel 20-22 TasksThe Survival of the FittestTrue ConfessionWhat Good is a Story?Support(details from text)PRODUCT CODE4-CRR19-14-CRR19-24-CRR19-34-CRR19-44-CRR19-54-CRR19-6PRODUCT CODE4-CRR20-14-CRR20-24-CRR20-3• selects details from the text that support the conclusions and judgements• details selected from the text are effective and enhance the conclusionsand judgements• details selected from the text are relevant and generally support theconclusions and judgements• details selected from the text barely support, do not support, or hinder theconclusions and judgements16

WRITING TASKSLevel 11 TasksPlaying!—Descriptive WritingHaving Fun!—Personal NarrativeRetelling a StoryGoing on a Fieldtrip!—Informal LetterNarrative WritingLevel 12 TasksHelping at Home—Descriptive WritingFeeling Proud!—Personal NarrativeRetelling a StoryThank You, Firefighter!—Informal LetterNarrative WritingLevel 13 TasksElectricity—Descriptive WritingSolving a Problem!—Personal NarrativeMaking Something!—InstructionsThank You!—Informal LetterNarrative WritingLevel 14 Tasks4-CRW11-14-CRW11-24-CRW11-34-CRW11-44-CRW11-54-CRW12-14-CRW12-24-CRW12-34-CRW12-44-CRW12-54-CRW13-14-CRW13-24-CRW13-34-CRW13-44-CRW13-5That’s Amazing!—Descriptive Writing 4-CRW14-1Tidying Up!—Instructions4-CRW14-2Narrative Writing4-CRW14-3Learning Something New—Personal Narrative 4-CRW14-4Sorry!—Informal Letter4-CRW14-5WRITING RUBRIC (sample)Low Competent ProficientPRODUCT CODEPRODUCT CODEPRODUCT CODEPRODUCT CODEContent(ideas, organization, purpose)Level 15 TasksCaring for the Environment—Magazine Article 4-CRW15-1How to Behave at School—Explanation 4-CRW15-2Time Capsule—Informal Letter4-CRW15-3Narrative Writing4-CRW15-4An InterestingTime at School—Personal Narrative 4-CRW15-5Level 16 TasksSurprised!—Personal NarrativeFundraising—Formal LetterNews!—News ArticleFriendship—ExplanationNarrative WritingLevel 17 TasksA Favourite Activity—Descriptive WritingCell Phones at School—News ArticleLetter of Thanks—Formal LetterHelping Others—Personal NarrativeWater!—Narrative WritingLevel 18 TasksDescribing Contrasts—Descriptive WritingSpeculative Fiction—Narrative WritingUrban and Rural—Personal NarrativeRoad Safety Issue—Formal LetterSupporting a Charity—Persuasive Speech• a clear message is conveyed; ideas are clear; details are related to ideas• ideas and details are organized and sequenced in paragraphs anddevelop the writing• the writing fulfills the purpose for the assigned audience and form• a clear message is consistently conveyed; ideas are almost always clear;details are frequently provided and are consistently related to ideas• ideas are efficiently organized and sequenced in paragraphs andeffectively develop the writing• the writing fulfills the purpose and is effective for the given audience• a clear message is generally conveyed; ideas are mostly clear; details aresometimes provided and are mostly related to ideas• ideas and details are mostly organized and sequenced in paragraphsand somewhat develop the writing• the writing fulfills the purpose and is appropriate for the given audience• a message is vague or not evident; ideas are vague or confusing; detailsare lacking, sparse or are mostly general and/or unrelated to ideas• ideas, and details, if present, are disorganized and haphazardlysequenced; there is little or no development of the writing• a purpose is vague or not evident and may be inappropriate for thegiven audiencePRODUCT CODEPRODUCT CODE4-CRW16-14-CRW16-24-CRW16-34-CRW16-44-CRW16-5PRODUCT CODE4-CRW17-14-CRW17-24-CRW17-34-CRW17-44-CRW17-5PRODUCT CODE4-CRW18-14-CRW18-24-CRW18-34-CRW18-44-CRW18-5Level 19 TasksDoing Something Well—Descriptive Writing 4-CRW19-1HavingChoices,MakingDecisions—PersonalNarrative 4-CRW19-2Changing the School Calendar—Opinion Essay 4-CRW19-3Myth or Legend—Narrative Writing 4-CRW19-4Making a Request—Formal Letter 4-CRW19-5Level 20-22 TasksPRODUCT CODEPRODUCT CODEOvercoming Challenges—Personal Narrative 4-CRW20-1Explaining Music—Essay4-CRW20-2Historical Fiction—Narrative4-CRW20-3Cover Letter for Job Application—Formal Letter 4-CRW20-4Media Images, Self-Esteem and Lifestyle—Essay 4-CRW20-5Content Management(words, sentences, conventions)• word choice builds meaning and is effective for the purpose• sentences are controlled and vary in length and structure• capitalization, punctuation and spelling are controlled and supportcommunication• word choice effectively builds meaning and is consistently appropriate forthe purpose• sentences are consistently controlled and show some variety in lengthand structure• capitalization, punctuation and spelling are controlled and strengthencommunication• word choice generally builds meaning and is mostly appropriate for thepurpose• sentences are usually controlled and show some variety in lengthand/or structure• capitalization, punctuation and spelling have some control and mostlysupport communication• word choice seldom builds meaning and is sometimes confusing orinappropriate for the purpose• sentences have little control and/or variety in length and structure• capitalization, punctuation and spelling have little control and oftenor seriously impede communicationConstructed Response Tasks & Scoring Rubric17