The Terra Nova test is administered during the second semester of each year to all HSE second grade students. It is a multiple choice, standardized test designed to measure content, processes and objectives taught throughout the nation. The test content reflects national standards in reading, language and math derived from curriculum guides, teacher groups, and state frameworks. Parents receive score reports indicating how their child performed in each of the three tested areas compared to other students across the nation. This information along with classroom assessments and student classwork can be used to identify each student’s potential strengths and needs in reading, language and math. By identifying these strengths and needs early, measures can be taken to intervene with appropriate instruction and intervention strategies.

The InView test is a cognitive abilities test, composed of five subtests, administered each fall to students in grades 3 and 4 and during the second semester to second grade students. The subtests measured are Sequences, Analogies, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning-Words, and Verbal Reasoning-Context. Teachers can use the results from InView to assist in planning appropriate instructional strategies for each student and in grouping students by ability level. The test is also used to help identify Gifted and Talented students and those performing below what would be expected.