Standardized Testing
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Since the late 1970's NCEA has offered assessment instruments designed to strengthen catechetical and religious education programs. The Information for Growth Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education (IFG: ACRE for students) helps school, parish and diocesan leaders evaluate the faith knowledge and attitudes of students in Catholic schools and parish-based religious education programs.
The ACRE test is administered to students in grades 5 and 8:
- The acronym stands for Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education.
- This test is published by the NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association).
- The NCEA ACRE is an assessment based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the most recent catechetical documents.
- The purpose of the NCEA ACRE is to evaluate the effectiveness of a religion program. The printed curriculum communicated during a teaching-learning session and the formative experiences in and with the faith community, for example, Sunday Liturgy.
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Our Testing at a Glance
STAR - Reading STAR- Math ACRE WHEN ADMINISTERED Quarterly Quarterly Third Quarter GRADES First - Eight First - Eight Five and Eight SUBJECT COVERED Reading Math Religion PURPOSE Technology based assessment test that determines reading level for each student, monitors progress and sets goals. Technology based assessment test that provides teachers interim data to determine individual needs and goals, monitor progress and mastery. ACRE -Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education is administered to 5th and 8th grade students to determine faith knowledge. OUR DIFFERENCE Due to our parents and staff consistently working together, one of our greatest strengths is our literacy achievements. Our large library is well stocked with classic and modern books to hold the interest of all our students. Saint Agatha offers intervention specialists assistance and speech-language pathology for students K-8 who need more attention to reach their reading goals. We provide the technology and classroom time for each student to participate and achieve mastery level. Saint Agatha students consistently score high on the ACRE. Family and fellowship are the solid foundation on which our religious education is built.
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